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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?

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  • can you add more information? are other pcs connecting via wifi etc? more info means a better answer.
    – Keltari
    Sep 14, 2012 at 17:52
  • Good Guy Apothem. +1 for being considerate of other people.
    – imtheman
    Sep 14, 2012 at 17:58
  • 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
    Sep 14, 2012 at 18:38
  • 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
    Sep 15, 2012 at 2:18
  • 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. Feb 2, 2020 at 7:04

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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.

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I use this one:

http://bandwidthcontroller.com/trafficShaperXp.html

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  • Apparently, TrafficShaperXp was discontinued, and its latest version (1.2) was released in 2007. Feb 2, 2020 at 7:06

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