Optimizing UsenetServer Performance During Peak Hours

During peak Internet hours, users may occasionally experience slower access speeds. This guide outlines steps to help improve performance when using UsenetServer, particularly during periods of high demand.

Try Alternate Server Hostnames

UsenetServer offers multiple server entry points. If you're noticing slow speeds, try switching to one of the alternate hostnames below:

• news.usenetserver.com (default)

• news-eu.usenetserver.com (Europe)

• news-us.usenetserver.com (United States)

This may route your connection to a different cluster that is under less load.

Adjust Your Port Settings

If you're using a secure (SSL) connection, you have multiple port options. Try changing to an alternate port:

• SSL Ports: 563 (default), 443, 8080

• Non-SSL Ports: 119 (default), 23, 80, 8080

Some Internet providers may throttle traffic on certain ports. Using a less common port may result in better performance.

Test Alternate Server Locations

Depending on your physical location, switching between U.S. and European server clusters may affect speed. For example, European users may see faster results by connecting to news-eu.usenetserver.com.

Check Your Maximum Connections

UsenetServer accounts support up to 20 simultaneous SSL connections. Using fewer than this limit may not maximize your speed. Adjust your newsreader to use all available connections.

Disable Background Processes

If your newsreader is set to auto-extract or run other processing tasks in the background, this may reduce access speeds. Pause or disable these tasks while accessing articles to improve performance.

Monitor Local Network Activity

Other devices or users on your network may be consuming bandwidth during high-traffic periods. Consider limiting simultaneous streaming or large Internet activity to maintain optimal performance with UsenetServer.