What does "Rates" mean in DOD:S

[mat2317]

Hey i am just wondering what rates mean in DOD:S.

Mine are on: 20000
and on cl_updaterate it is on 40

what does this all mean?
is lower better? or higher? :s

Matt

 

[Mr.Suave]

here we go
http://www.dslreports.com/faq/7489
basically its commands that help you get the best connection to a server.