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I want to be able to limit the global Download and Upload speed of my computer so that I won't be using "all" the bandwidth from my router, especially since there are other residents using it.
What software exists that allows you to limit your bandwidth?
Apothem
Posted 2012-09-14T17:48:32.140
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There are not a lot of free bandwidth limiters for Windows as they normally require a driver to be installed, and it costs money to have them digitally signed. I used the free edition of Net Balancer in the past and it did the job.
But I would see if your router has any QOS ( Quality of Service ) features as it applies to all devices and is far more effective in a shared household, especially with bit torrent traffic.
If your router does not have built in QOS features, see if it is compatible with something like DD-WRT which provides more options.
WhoIsRich
Posted 2012-09-14T17:48:32.140
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I use this one:
Alex G
Posted 2012-09-14T17:48:32.140
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Apparently, TrafficShaperXp was discontinued, and its latest version (1.2) was released in 2007. – Leopoldo Sanczyk – 2020-02-02T07:06:53.873
Is not global bandwith, but this article explains how to use TMeter to limit until 4 applications for free, and thus replace pay software like NetLimiter or NetBalancer.
– Leopoldo Sanczyk – 2020-02-02T07:04:05.680can you add more information? are other pcs connecting via wifi etc? more info means a better answer. – Keltari – 2012-09-14T17:52:19.113
Good Guy Apothem. +1 for being considerate of other people. – imtheman – 2012-09-14T17:58:39.397
I assume the question only makes sense if you want it to work on Windows, but a confirmation of this and a specification of which version might be helpful. – Eroen – 2012-09-14T18:38:27.597
Yes there will be other pcs connected via wifi/ethernet. And yes, I believe having it work for Windows 7 is sufficient. I use Fedora alongside Windows 7, and if there is a way to limit the bandwidth on Fedora as well that would be great. – Apothem – 2012-09-15T02:18:08.380