Your Skype file transfers are experiencing significant delays.
Your Skype file transfers are experiencing significant delays.
So i've been trying to figure out what is the issue with sending files to friends over skype and i haven't been able to come to a conclusion nor has googling around resulted in anything fruitful. So i'm going to ask here and see if perhaps any of you guys might have either experienced the same problem or can shed some light on the issue. So my problem right now is that when i try send or receive any file of any type from any friend. It will start off at normal speeds for a second or two but then drastically start slowing down in speed till it reaches pretty much a grinding halt all for no reason. I have nothing downloading or hogging the bandwidth in the background so that isn't the issue. I have a network traffic monitor called Netlimiter as well as a real time network monitor built into my Asus router both of which report that i'm uploading at speeds of 400KB/s (when i'm sending a file to a friend). Thing is that despite that speed being incorrect because on skype i'm sending that file at barely even 5KB/s (usually 1KB/s or 0KB/s) my upload internet speed isn't able to achieve anything higher than 110KB/s. So i can only assume that the speed of 400KB/s+ upload means it's uploading to my network at that speed but the router/modem then sends it off at an even slower speed or something not sure. Either way there is something wrong here. So i've already done the following and nothing has changed: Restarted the router Rebooted the computer Reinstalled skype Tried sending/receiving to/from other friends Disabling QoS in the router Tried using a different skype account Skype is allowed in windows firewall so it's not being blocked so that shouldn't be the issue but i'll need to still try sending/receiving with it turned off just to make sure. But anybody else have any suggestions as to why this might be the case? I did upgrade my network from a single modem/router to 2 routers with one acting as purely as a modem bridge for the asus router which does all the routing. So i also need to see if going back to the old network setup would fix the problem. I'll report back to see if that fixes the issues as well... In the meantime any suggestions or anybody else experiencing the same problem or have the answer please let me know! It's been bugging me for a while. ----------------------------------------------------------------- UPDATE: Reverting to just the single modem/router setup i'm able to sustain a relatively consistent file transfer sending a friend a file at around 30KB/s. Network monitors still indicate i'm uploading in excess speeds of 300-400+ KB/s no clue why. Also as an added bonus, extra download speed, so i might use this old modem/router to bridge the connection to the Asus router when i revert back. Kind of a shame that the new modem i got to replace doesn't do better than the old one.
Unintentionally removed my lengthy post about possible reasons for delays and solutions. Beyond what was mentioned earlier, are you certain the person you're sending files to has a reliable internet connection, or could bandwidth limits be affecting both of you? There are always video or voice calls causing bandwidth issues, so try disconnecting them if possible. If that doesn't help, it might be router-related or just Skype problems. File transfers with Skype require significant bandwidth; insufficient speed can lead to similar issues. Ensure they free up bandwidth if their connection is weak. It might not be your problem either. Another option would be to skip using your router and connect directly to the modem.
Thanks for your patience. I wanted to make sure I wasn't involved in any video or call during the transfers, so that’s out of the question. Both my friends and I have solid connections—capable of uploading at 110KB/s and downloading at 600KB/s. Right now I’m checking if switching back to the old network setup could help, though it’s surprising I’m seeing faster download speeds. The only thing worth noting is this improvement, but I haven’t tested file transfers yet.
I believe the issue relates to a network configuration you adjusted earlier. Skype doesn't perform well for this purpose, so I suggest using a more intuitive file-sharing platform. Unfortunately, there aren't many friends who would use such a service, making it hard to recommend a strong option. Dropbox is widely known but likely not among the top choices. Edit: If it helps, speed might improve unless another factor is at play.
For files over 100MB, consider employing bittorrent for faster transfers.
Just a quick note, I’m the go-to expert on tech and gaming. I learned on my own, without formal training in network engineering or any IT job background. (I’m not sure if that’s relevant to you.) While I may not have as much experience as others, I’m careful about sharing advice so it stays helpful. I’m sharing this because there could be better guidance out there, and you might want to check it first. One thing I’m really bad at is grammar—sorry about that.
I opted for a more reliable connection by selecting a stable download speed instead of fluctuating performance. For file sharing, I’m considering options beyond Dropbox or torrenting, as both involve installing software and require technical knowledge. A file hosting service that offers temporary access might suit your needs better.