diff --git a/configs/workhorse/transmission.nix b/configs/workhorse/transmission.nix
index 05c481e..674d691 100644
--- a/configs/workhorse/transmission.nix
+++ b/configs/workhorse/transmission.nix
@@ -67,7 +67,7 @@ in {
 
           # "normal" speed limits
           speed-limit-down-enabled = true;
-          speed-limit-down = 200;
+          speed-limit-down = 500;
           speed-limit-up-enabled = true;
           speed-limit-up = 50;
           upload-slots-per-torrent = 8;