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I developed an application that uses a website API and I got feedbacks that it freezes for almost 30 seconds, and that is due to their poor bandwidth (5Ko/sec downloading).

I have a good internet speed, so a feed with 1Mo wont make more than 3 seconds, I want to know if there is any software that allow me to limit the bandwidth that I want, even under 10Ko/sec.

what's the best app for that?

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What OS are you running? – Kevin Worthington Jul 30 at 23:10
I'am using windows 7 – martani_net Jul 31 at 8:18

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I'm going to assume you are on Windows XP or Vista since if it were something more interesting (linux or Mac) you would have said so.

I haven't tried it myself, but this may do what you need and it is free: Bandwidth Shaper XP

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+1 for 'something more interesting' :) – Tiberiu Ana Jul 31 at 7:11
thank you, I think this will do it, btw I'm on windows 7 – martani_net Jul 31 at 8:21
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Not sure about an app but you could try to use functions of your router to limit bandwidth, especially with some of the Linksys models like WRT54G that can be loaded with 3rd party firmware for extra features like that. Maybe use QoS somehow?

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+1 - Router-based solutions are the most painless - no additional software to add, assuming your router supports it. – Matthew Iselin Jul 31 at 2:30

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