I take a big hit in queries

Just as the netspeed setting is only relative within the zone, so are the numbers in the “Client distribution” section of each server’s details page I understand from your description you are referring to, and your are deriving your conclusion from.

I.e., a ~12 permyriad value in one zone does not necessarily mean that server is seeing more actual traffic in absolute terms than a server in another zone with a ~0.046 permyriad value for its zone.

Please refer to this thread. My latest work-around:

  • Reload the page
  • Set the netspeed to the same value that is already active
  • Set the netspeed to the desired new value

I hope though this will get fixed eventually.