[Johnj]

To determine the sv_maxrate, use this formula:

# of clients * sv_maxrate * 8(for 8bits) = upload speed

or

Upload speed / ( # of clients * 8 ) = sv_maxrate

For example, my cable modem downloads at 2mbit/sec. However, it uploads at 270kbps/sec. So, if I want to run a server that will host 16 clients I need to set my sv_maxrate to 2100 and my formula will look like this:

16 * 2100 * 8 = 268kbps

I would then open the console and type in the following command:

set sv_maxrate "2100"

In the end, you're trying to get the formula to equal your upload capabilities. This can be done by altering either the max clients or the sv_maxrate values.

Follow this formula and your server should run a little better.

Keep in mind that your upload speed ( the speed in which you send data back to the internet ) can be quit a bit slower then you upload speed ( the speed in which you receive data from the internet)

You can use one of many speed test site's on the internet. I would recommend DSLreports.

Not only can you test your upload speed but there are many other test you can run. They even have some guides to help you improve your upload and download speeds.

Check them out at http://www.dslreports.com/stest

Please send a dollar to the guys over at mohadmin.com where I got this info.