Can I use iptables to limit port's outgoing bandwidth?

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I want to limit my linux server port 8080 at speed 500KB/s, can I do this with iptables?

score 4 · Accepted Answer · answered Apr 19 '12 at 14:52

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Are you specifically avoiding "tc" (traffic control: http://tldp.org/HOWTO/Traffic-Control-HOWTO/index.html)? I think "tc" is the more appropriate tool for that job.

answered Apr 19 '12 at 14:52

Kindjal

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