Mountain lion download from app store

Download is indicating anywhere from 2 days to 8 hours.  How do I speed this up.  I have a fast internet connection but this is obviously not right.  Any suggestions.  I have already reset router and modem but did not seem to affect speed.

How do I speed this up.  I have a fast internet connection but this is obviously not right. 
The speed of the downlaod is dependant on the speed of your Internet connection. "I have a fast Internet connection...," doesn't actually mean anything unless you provide some numbers.
I have a cable Internet connection with 32 Mbps download speeds, but if you have DSL, you would probably be limited to 1.5 Mbps. Some would call both of these connections "fast," but obviously one is faster than the other.
What is the speed of your Internet connection?? Don't say, "fast."
Test it here: http://www.dslreports.com/speedtest?flash=1

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