Check out the link below for info on speeds
http://www.gnutellaforums.com/showpo...34&postcount=5

And there are some good tips here for setting up your LW to perform well
Configuring LW for best performance

Are the files you want to download sitting connecting for ages before needing more sources? That sounds like fake files, they're a pain. Read through the sticky below for info & tips
Fake files showing up in search results