Internet Download Manager ( IDM ) popularan je besplatni upravitelj preuzimanja za Windows računala. Programeri tvrde da IDM povećava brzinu preuzimanja s vašeg uređaja do pet puta. Je li ovo marketinški trik?

Provest ćemo vas kroz proces preuzimanja IDM-a i usporediti njegovu brzinu preuzimanja za različite datoteke na različitim platformama. Ovaj post također pokriva čimbenike koji utječu na brzinu preuzimanja IDM-a i kako konfigurirati aplikaciju za poboljšane performanse preuzimanja.

5x povećanje brzine preuzimanja^{(Download Speed Increase)} : kako je to moguće^(Possible) ?

Internet Download Manager koristi tehnologiju "Dynamic File Segmentation" za ubrzavanje preuzimanja datoteka na vašem računalu. Dijeli datoteku u osam segmenata i preuzima ih pojedinačno.

Bijele trake u području napretka preuzimanja predstavljaju segmente, dok plava traka ističe napredak preuzetog odjeljka svakog segmenta. IDM odvaja svaki segment ružičastom linijom.

Kada IDM uspješno preuzme segment datoteke, ponovno dodjeljuje vezu kako bi pomogao drugim segmentima. IDM prepolovljuje spori segment i smanjuje vrijeme potrebno za traženje segmenta od glavnog poslužitelja. IDM (ponovno) sastavlja sve preuzete segmente u jednu datoteku i sprema je na vaše računalo.

Ukratko, IDM upućuje osam različitih zahtjeva istom poslužitelju za preuzimanje osam segmenata datoteke. Osam^(Eight) glava je bolje (i brže) od jedne, zar ne?

Zamislite IDM-ovu tehnologiju segmentacije preuzimanja kao slanje osam zaposlenika trgovine da ručno izaberu 32 kutije mlijeka iz kamiona. Svaki može nositi četiri kutije i obaviti posao brže nego da zadatak dodijeli jednom zaposleniku.

IDM koristi sličan pristup. Šalje osam (ili više) zahtjeva poslužiteljima i maksimalno povećava vašu vezu za preuzimanje datoteka. Tehnologija segmentacije osigurava da se propusnost vaše internetske veze ispravno koristi za preuzimanje datoteka. IDM može povećati brzinu preuzimanja ili skratiti vrijeme preuzimanja ako:

• Glavni poslužitelj datoteke je zagušen
• Poslužitelj ima ograničenje brzine preuzimanja
• Previše ljudi istovremeno preuzima istu datoteku

Imajte na umu da Internet Download Manager ( IDM ) ne povećava vašu brzinu interneta niti poboljšava performanse mreže. Aplikacija može preuzeti datoteku brže od vašeg web preglednika, ali brzina preuzimanja ne može premašiti mogućnosti vaše veze.

Ako vaša veza ima maksimalnu brzinu preuzimanja od 2 MBps , IDM ne može preuzimati datoteke brzinom od 2,1 MBps ili većom. Zapravo, ne trebate IDM ako vaš preglednik može iskoristiti brzinu preuzimanja vaše mreže.

Iskušavanje IDM-a

Preuzeli smo videodatoteku od 23,9 MB s Google diska^{(Google Drive)} i Dropboxa^(Dropbox) koristeći IDM i Google Chromeov ugrađeni program za preuzimanje. Sve su datoteke preuzete na istom računalu, na istoj Wi-Fi mreži, unutar iste minute. Može doći do nekih oscilacija u brzini veze, ali to bi trebalo biti minimalno.

Chrome je videodatoteku s Google Drivea^{(Google Drive)} i Dropboxa^(Dropbox) preuzeo za 19,21 sekundi i 17,45 sekundi. Integrirali smo IDM u Chrome i preuzeli istu datoteku za 11,38 sekundi ( Google Drive ) i 13,72 sekunde ( Dropbox ).

Proveli smo još jednu usporedbu na glazbenoj datoteci (6.94) smještenoj na Google Driveu^{(Google Drive)} i Dropboxu^(Dropbox) . IDM je preuzeo datoteku za 2,44 sekunde ( Google Drive ) i 2,82 sekunde ( Dropbox ). Korištenjem Chromeovog izvornog programa za preuzimanje, preuzimanje iste datoteke trajalo je 6,18 sekundi ( Google Drive ) i 6,42 sekunde ( Dropbox ).

IDM je također imao najkraće vrijeme preuzimanja za druge vrste datoteka ( PDF , EXE , ZIP datoteke itd.). Dakle, jasno je da Internet Download Manager povećava brzinu preuzimanja i skraćuje vrijeme preuzimanja.

Čimbenici koji utječu na brzinu preuzimanja datoteke^{(File Download Speed)}

Vrijeme potrebno Internet Download Manageru^{(Internet Download Manager)} ( IDM ) za preuzimanje datoteke ovisit će o ovim čimbenicima:

1. Snaga veze:^{(Connection Strength:)} Izvedba veze vašeg ISP -a (u vašoj regiji) utječe na brzinu preuzimanja datoteke u IDM -u . Kao što je ranije spomenuto, IDM brzina preuzimanja ne može premašiti kapacitet vaše mreže. Odspojite neke uređaje s usmjerivača kako biste oslobodili propusnost. Obratite se svom ISP -u ako još uvijek ne dobivate oglašenu brzinu mreže koju ste platili^{(aren’t getting the advertised network speed you paid for)} . Također preporučujemo da pročitate naš vodič o dobivanju bržeg ^{(getting faster )}interneta ^(internet)bez plaćanja^{( without paying for it)} .
2. Doba dana:^{(Time of the Day:)} Dobit ćete ubrzanu brzinu preuzimanja kada manje ljudi istovremeno zahtijeva isto od poslužitelja. Ponoć^(Midnight) ili rano jutro neka su od najboljih razdoblja za uživanje u brzim preuzimanjima.

1. Aktivne internetske aplikacije:^{(Active Internet Apps:)} Previše programa koji koriste internet u prvom planu ili pozadini može usporiti brzinu preuzimanja IDM-a. Zatvaranje^(Closing) nepotrebnih aplikacija ili kartica preglednika može ubrzati preuzimanje. Isto tako^(Likewise) , pauziranje drugih tekućih aktivnosti koje opterećuju propusnost (mrežno igranje, video streaming itd.) može povećati brzinu preuzimanja.
2. Host Website/Server: Gotovo je nemoguće preuzeti datoteku (ili različite datoteke) s različitih web stranica istom brzinom. Brzina preuzimanja datoteke^(File) ovisit će o tehnologiji poslužitelja, konfiguracijama poslužitelja, tehnologiji prijenosa podataka itd.

Neka web-mjesta namjerno ograničavaju propusnost preuzimanja za obične/neplaćene korisnike, dok premium/plaćeni pretplatnici uživaju u neograničenim brzinama preuzimanja.

1. IDM verzija koju koristite: ^{(The IDM Version You’re Using:)} IDM je aplikacija koja se plaća i nudi 30-dnevno besplatno probno razdoblje. Godišnja licenca za IDM za jedno računalo košta 11,95 USD, dok doživotna licenca košta 24,95 USD. Prema IDM^{(According to IDM)} -u, registrirana verzija bolje iskorištava vašu propusnost za veću brzinu preuzimanja od probne verzije. Registrirani IDM^{(Registered IDM)} također otključava “ Download Logic Optimizer ” koji dodatno pospješuje preuzimanje datoteka.

Nove IDM^{(New IDM)} verzije/gradnje često se isporučuju s novim značajkama i ispravcima pogrešaka koje povećavaju brzinu preuzimanja i performanse. Odaberite Pomoć^(Help) na traci izbornika i odaberite Provjeri ažuriranja za ažuriranje IDM-a^{(Check for updates to update IDM)} .

Konfigurirajte IDM za optimalnu izvedbu preuzimanja^{(Optimum Download Performance)}

Ovaj odjeljak pokriva načine za podešavanje postavki veze Internet Download Manager-a za poboljšanje brzine preuzimanja i performansi. Ove postavke osiguravaju da IDM u potpunosti koristi vašu vezu prilikom preuzimanja datoteka s interneta.

1. Isključite ograničenje brzine^{(1. Turn Off Speed Limiter)}

IDM ima "Ograničivač brzine" koji vam omogućuje postavljanje maksimalne brzine preuzimanja datoteka. Onemogućavanje značajke osigurava da IDM koristi svu dostupnu propusnost veze za preuzimanje datoteka.

Otvorite Internet Download Manager , idite na karticu Downloads , odaberite Speed ​​Limiter i odaberite Turn off .

2. Odaberite vrstu veze velike brzine^{(2. Select High Speed Connection Type)}

Konfiguriranje IDM -a za korištenje najbolje vrste veze također može poboljšati brzinu preuzimanja i performanse.

Otvorite IDM, odaberite Preuzimanja^(Downloads) na traci izbornika i odaberite Opcije^(Options) .

Idite na karticu Connection , odaberite padajući izbornik Connection Type/SpeedHigh speed: Direct connection (Ethernet/Cable) / Wi-Fi / Mobile 4G / other . Odaberite OK za spremanje promjena i zatvaranje dijaloškog prozora.

3. Povećajte ili smanjite vrstu veze s propusnošću^{(3. Increase or Decrease Bandwidth Connection Type)}

IDM može podijeliti vašu datoteku na do 32 segmenta i preuzeti svaki segment koristeći različite veze. Zadano ograničenje veze je osam, ali možete ga podići na 32 bilo kada. Povećanje maksimalnog ograničenja veze (na 16 ili 32) može povećati IDM-ovu brzinu preuzimanja^{(increase IDM’s download speed)} na širokopojasnoj vezi.

Nasuprot tome, smanjite broj istodobnih veza za dial-up ili modemske veze. Preuzimanje datoteka preko previše veza na dial-up vezi može opteretiti poslužitelj web stranice i smanjiti brzinu preuzimanja. Evo kako prilagoditi IDM-ovo maksimalno ograničenje veze:

Pokrenite IDM i odaberite Opcije^(Options) na alatnoj traci.

Otvorite karticu Veza^(Connection) i odaberite željeno ograničenje veze u Zadanom maks. veza broj^{(Default max. conn. number)} padajućeg izbornika. Odaberite OK za spremanje promjena.

Brža preuzimanja uz IDM

Korištenje akceleratora preuzimanja dokazani je trik za postizanje bržih brzina prijenosa i preuzimanja u sustavu Windows 10^{(getting faster upload and download speeds in Windows 10)} . U svojoj srži, Internet Download Manager ( IDM ) je upravitelj preuzimanja koji učinkovito iskorištava propusnost vaše veze za preuzimanje datoteka. Možda ne do 5 puta brži od vaših web preglednika, ali sigurno radi bolji posao. Uz IDM uživat ćete u ubrzanim brzinama preuzimanja i naprednim značajkama kao što su planirana preuzimanja^{(Scheduled Downloads)} , automatske provjere virusa^{(Automatic Virus Checks)} itd.

Does Internet Download Manager Increase Download Speed?

Internet Download Manager (IDM) is а popular free download manager for Windows computers. The developers claіm that IDM inсreases your deviсe’s dоwnload speed up to five times. Is this a marketing gimmick?

We’ll walk you through IDM’s download process and compare its download speed for different files across different platforms. This post also covers factors affecting IDM’s download speed and how to configure the app for improved download performance.

5x Download Speed Increase: How’s That Possible?

Internet Download Manager uses a “Dynamic File Segmentation” technology to speed up file download on your computer. It splits a file into eight segments and downloads them individually.

The white bars in the download progress area represent the segments, while the blue bar highlights the downloaded section progress of each segment. IDM separates each segment with a pink line.

When IDM successfully downloads a file segment, it reassigns the connection to help other segments. IDM halves a slow-performing segment and reduces the time required to request the segment from the host server. IDM (re)assembles all downloaded segments into a single file and saves it on your computer.

Summarily, IDM makes eight different requests to the same server to download the eight segments of the file. Eight heads are better (and faster) than one, right?

Think of IDM’s download segmentation technology as sending eight store employees to handpick 32 boxes of milk from a truck. They can each carry four boxes and get the job done quicker than assigning the task to one employee.

IDM uses a similar approach. It sends eight (or more) requests to the servers and maximizes your connection to download files. The segmentation technology ensures that your internet connection’s bandwidth is properly utilized to download files. IDM can boost download speed or shorten download time if:

• The file’s host server is congested
• The server has a download speed limit
• There are too many people downloading the same file concurrently

Note that Internet Download Manager (IDM) doesn’t boost your internet speed or improve network performance. The app might download a file faster than your web browser, but the download speed cannot exceed your connection’s capability.

If your connection has a 2 MBps maximum download speed, IDM cannot download files at 2.1 MBps or higher. In fact, you don’t need IDM if your browser can utilize your network’s download speed.

Putting IDM to the Test

We downloaded a 23.9 MB video file from Google Drive and Dropbox using IDM and Google Chrome’s built-in downloader. All files were downloaded on the same computer, on the same Wi-Fi network, within the same minute. There could be some fluctuation in connection speed, but that should be minimal.

Chrome downloaded the video file from Google Drive and Dropbox in 19.21 seconds and 17.45 seconds. We integrated IDM to Chrome and downloaded the same file in 11.38 seconds (Google Drive) and 13.72 seconds (Dropbox).

We ran another comparison on a music file (6.94) hosted in Google Drive and Dropbox. IDM downloaded the file in 2.44 seconds (Google Drive) and 2.82 seconds (Dropbox). Using Chrome’s native downloader, downloading the same file took 6.18 seconds (Google Drive) and 6.42 seconds (Dropbox).

IDM also had the shortest download time for other file types (PDF, EXE, ZIP files, etc.). So, it’s clear that Internet Download Manager increases download speed and shortens download time.

Factors Affecting File Download Speed

The time it takes Internet Download Manager (IDM) to download a file will depend on these factors:

1. Connection Strength: Your ISP’s connection performance (in your region) impacts file download speed in IDM. As mentioned earlier, IDM download speed cannot go beyond your network’s capacity. Disconnect some devices from your router to free up bandwidth. Contact your ISP if you still aren’t getting the advertised network speed you paid for. We also recommend reading our tutorial on getting faster internet without paying for it.
2. Time of the Day: You’ll get accelerated download speed when there are fewer people simultaneously requesting the same from the server. Midnight or early morning are some of the best periods to enjoy high-speed downloads.

1. Active Internet Apps: Having too many programs using the internet in the foreground or background can slow down IDM’s download speed. Closing unnecessary applications or browser tabs can speed up download speed. Likewise, pausing other ongoing bandwidth-heavy activities (online gaming, video streaming, etc.) can boost download speed.
2. Host Website/Server: It’s almost impossible to download a file (or different files) from various websites at the same speed. File download speed will vary based on the server technology, server configurations, data transfer technology, etc.

Some websites intentionally limit download bandwidth for regular/unpaid users, while premium/paid subscribers enjoy uncapped download speeds.

1. The IDM Version You’re Using: IDM is a paid app that offers a 30-day free trial period. A year’s license of IDM for one computer costs $11.95, while the lifetime license costs $24.95. According to IDM, the registered version better utilizes your bandwidth for faster download speed than the trial version. Registered IDM also unlocks the “Download Logic Optimizer” that further boosts file download.

New IDM versions/builds often ship with new features and bug fixes that enhance download speed and performance. Select Help on the menu bar and select Check for updates to update IDM.

Configure IDM for Optimum Download Performance

This section covers ways to tweak Internet Download Manager’s connection settings to improve download speed and performance. These settings ensure that IDM fully utilizes your connection when downloading files from the internet.

1. Turn Off Speed Limiter

IDM has a “Speed Limiter” that allows you to set a maximum download speed for files. Disabling the feature ensures IDM utilizes all available connection bandwidth to download files.

Open Internet Download Manager, head to the Downloads tab, select Speed Limiter, and select Turn off.

2. Select High Speed Connection Type

Configuring IDM to use the best connection type can also improve download speed and performance.

Open IDM, select Downloads on the menu bar, and select Options.

Head to the Connection tab, select the Connection Type/Speed drop-down menu, and select High speed: Direct connection (Ethernet/Cable) / Wi-Fi / Mobile 4G / other. Select OK to save the changes and close the dialog window.

3. Increase or Decrease Bandwidth Connection Type

IDM can split your file up to 32 segments and download each segment using different connections. The default connection limit is eight, but you crank it up to 32 anytime. Increasing the maximum connection limit (to 16 or 32) can increase IDM’s download speed on a broadband connection.

Conversely, reduce the number of simultaneous connections for dial-up or modem connections. Downloading files over too many connections on a dial-up link can stress the website server and reduce download speed. Here’s how to adjust IDM’s maximum connection limit:

Launch IDM and select Options on the toolbar.

Open the Connection tab and select your preferred connection limit in the Default max. conn. number drop-down menu. Select OK to save the changes.

Faster Downloads with IDM

Using a download accelerator is a proven trick to getting faster upload and download speeds in Windows 10. At its core, Internet Download Manager (IDM) is a download manager that efficiently utilizes your connection bandwidth to download files. Maybe not up to 5 times faster than your web browsers, but it sure does a better job. With IDM, you’ll enjoy accelerated download speeds and advanced features like Scheduled Downloads, Automatic Virus Checks, etc.

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