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Restrict or Limit Internet Download and Upload Transfer Speed

Posted By Raymond In Category: Computer

Feb
22
2008
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I know that there are some Internet Service Providers has rate plans that would limit the amount of bandwidth each customer can use each month before additional fees kick in. Usually the additional usage rates are very high and not worth paying for it. So it’s either you use limited bandwidth plan WITHOUT overusing it or just get the unlimited bandwidth usage plan.

Most common problem with using limited bandwidth is when your family members is also using it. Your kids can be downloading a lot of cartoons on the Internet and the bandwidth runs out very quickly and etc. Another problem is when one is using the Internet heavily such as downloading from Bittorrent, it is near impossible to have a nice surfing experience on the other.

The best way is to limit the Internet bandwidth by using traffic shaping software.


There are some excellent bandwidth limiting software such as NetLimiter and SoftPerfect Bandwidth Manager but it is shareware. After a little searching, I manage to find 2 free traffic shaping software to control and limit bandwidth. One is very easy to use but old and outdated and the other one is up to date and customizable.

1. Shunra Nimbus
Download Shunra Nimbus Limit Internet Bandwidth
- As you can see at the program’s interface, it is SO EASY. Just install and run Nimbus from start menu. You can select the bandwidth speed that you want to limit and click Play. It has 14.4, 28.8, 33.6, 56.0, 64.0, 128.0 and 256.0. The numbers are calculated at kilobits (Kb) and not Kilobytes (KB). So if you set it to 256.0, it means you’re capping the Internet at 32KBps. 1 byte equals 8 bits. Just divide the numbers with 8. If you quit the program, the traffic shaping will also stop. Shunra Nimbus is no longer available at its official website but I manage to find the installation setup file.

[ Download Shunra Nimbus ]

2. Traffic Shaper XP
Traffic Shaper XP Bandwidth limiting software
- Traffic Shaper XP is the only free traffic shaping software that is customizable which is more suitable for advance computer users. After installation, you’ll need to create rules to limit the internet bandwidth. Simply click the Add Rule Wizard button and you can select which network adapter, direction (upload or download), port, IP address, and speed to limit. The best part about Traffic Shaper XP is after you’ve created a rule, you can close the program and it will still continue to shape your internet bandwidth. It will continue to control your internet traffic in background.

[ Download Traffic Shaper XP ]


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    • Helmi

      hi man thx for the info.. i was thinking if there are any software that can equally split the bandwidth in the network.. cuz im staying with 5 of my friends… 2 of them really like to download a heck load of movie thus lowering the network speed.. and troublesome when im surfing the internet.. can u give an idea on how i might solve this problem?

    • http://www.raymond.cc/ Raymond

      Helmi, if you’re using a normal router to share the internet connection and your router don’t have bandwidth limiting feature, then there’s nothing you can do.

      Actually there is. Go to their computer, install Traffic Shaper XP and configure a rule to slow down their torrent or p2p. Make it invisible :P

    • Helmi

      hehe well ur idea seem good enuf.. but i dun use those streamyx router… Aztec if im not mistaken, well currently at my home we are using 520T-DLink ADSL router n Dlink switch .. u know how to configure this ADSL router to split bandwidth?

    • http://www.raymond.cc/ Raymond

      I’ve just checked your D-Link 520T router and it doesn’t support traffic shaping :(

    • Helmi

      well i have only one option now.. like u have suggest in first reply..anyways thx for your time n helping me out
      peace : )

    • vic

      Hi Ray,

      Hope this will work (traffic shaper). My bandwidth is almost taken by one of the pc which is connected to my router.
      So i want to limit his bandwidth.

      Thanks

      Vic

    • MR7

      Ray, where can I get a list of routers that support traffic sahping?

    • 4wallz

      Another way to get traffic shaping is to subscribe to the same ISP I do :(

    • Cute Lemon Jokes

      Aiya….so this is the one my brother use to control my speed la ? He set me so little anly. Any way to counter set him ?

    • http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Avataram/ Hi

      Im using cFos.
      How?

    • Karl

      thanks for this.

      had couple of users cutting my wireless speed, so installed traffic shaper and set it to hidden, closed the client

      and now speeds are working like a charm :D

      i hope the program auto starts the rule at start up though

    • harry

      thanks for infomation .

    • David

      how about for vista? is there one for the vista? will this software will it work on vista?

    • David

      i need one works on vista operating system. ok

    • http://www.migz2.com Miguel

      try dusupercontroller its old but has the lowest ping trust me I tested it with most of bandwidth limiters out there netlimiter, bandwidth controller, bandwidth manager, shunra, cfos.

      having online games with lots of streamers, downloaders and bandwidth monster internet sharers no matter how fast your connection is.

      the only problem with dusupercontroller is gameguard killing it your just have to protect it with any hips softwares out there

    • Nalzone

      has oído sobre NetEqualizer?

    • mamataloz

      is aztect adsl600eu supported?

    • VC

      HI guys, may i know my router DSL-500T can set traffic shapping? My housemate always down loading and make me canot play games!

    • Madhawa

      Vic,

      I did a bit of research, and it seems your router DSL-500T does not support traffic shapping..

      did you try traffic shaper XP? I am about to try it myself and not sure whether it will do the trick..

    • DJ

      does this really work?

    • lorraine rochon

      comment verifier la vitesse de mon internet merci

    • Ahmed

      hi i have the same problem i have a wireless & ADSL router 2 n 1 (thomson B168C6) and my brothers r taking all the download, how can i solve tihs problem plz help me i’m not that cexpert in computers but desperate for a solution:)

    • Emerson

      Então amigos, eu aqui COMPARTILHO Internet do ROUTER, mais saindo do router se eu passar o cabo RJ45 numa placa de rede no SERVIDOR antes de chegar no SWITCH, tem como eu LIMITAR a BANDA né com o Tráfego Formador XP ???

    • bruno phoenix

      hello Ramond
      pls tell me how to make invisible at traffic shaper

    • http://www.internettimer.net Amily

      I restrict and limit Internet access or download of my children using Internet filtering software Ez Internet Timer. It allows to limit the amount of time he spent online.

    • John

      i have dial up and does this program work with dial up. meaning does it speed the internet and downloads up to around 100kbps on one download. my internet now is downloading at 1-3kbps and its making me really frustrated. and i cannot afford any isp. so email me if you figure out the solution or if you know any other sites that help me with this problem.

      p.s. if there are any internet boosters can you make sure you dont have to reboot the computer after installing or unistalling. thanks

    • http://en.traffpro.ru Sergei

      I recommend a free linux program named traffpro (http://en.traffpro.ru). The free version gives you the possibility to asign users with MB’s of traffic. The user gets blocked after he uses his mb’s up. You can even have a real-time view of who is using your bandwith and at what rate. commercial version has a bandwidth restriction program. screenshots and further info on the site

    • http://prowebcreative.com Free Joomla Templates

      Thank you for this application. I have a router and 4 PC\\\’s. My internal IP is set autamatically. I want to limit one PC, becouse he\\\’s downloading to much, and I can\\\’t use the intrenet. Any solutins?

    • tew

      i had download this software but i dono how to use it.can u teach me how to use this software?
      Thx you!

    • JC

      Hey guys,

      I was wondering if DSL-G604T supports internet shaping?
      Thanks heaps.

    • Kyle MacAfee

      To control my childs Internet access at inappropriate times, I use Internet filtering software Ez Internet Timer. It works perfectly. It can block Internet browsers, e-mails, file downloads using Ftp, messengers and keep them blocked for as you wish.

    • Islam

      Thanks realy Thanks alot

    • http://en.traffpro.ru vadi01

      In case you dont know how to use the software you need to download it from the site http://en.traffro.ru. Read the manual which is in english and it shows you how to install it. We are always available in case of problems so write in the forum.

    • Edwin

      DSL-G604T does this modem work? and i wan to know what way to block pps stream media. Let me know

    • suvidh

      working gr8 thnx

    • anas

      thanks man….

    • Hamadaaa

      Hello Raymond,

      Need your help abt the same problem as Helmi’s. how can i limit the internet speed to my cousin who is connected to my router with a cable. My router is Creative Broadband Blaster.

    • Ravindu

      good For My Shop

    • ELISHA

      i real wanna use it but i do not know how to get it can you send for me the instruction how to use it? i have internet cafe

    • Ghaisar

      It’s very useful

      Thanks a lot for these applications and information

    • wei

      Do I have to connect to the lan always for the program to work?

    • wei

      sorry for double posting.. do you happen to know how to configure the ip filtering on innacomm to block pps ports?

    • pramod

      hiii ..I will be pleased if u get this simliar software that can be worked on to mac..i.e .dmg…THNX

    • great.avalon

      Hmmmm…. I didn’t know that this issue is still going around nowadays. I guess I’ll be sharing to you guys a little bit. These kind of software must be put in the PC that is acting as the gateway for your internet connection, there is no other way to do it. I think the best is still mikrotik. You can build a simple gateway using an old pc and install mikrotik on it. But you have to know a little bit about the os itself. Try googling it and study it a little bit, I know you will be pleased.

    • great.avalon

      oh yeah, i forgot to mention that by installing mikrotik on your gateway pc, this kind of method of traffic shaping applies to every machine that is connected to it (windows, linux, mac, etc)

    • http://www.mediafireforum.com irfan

      yes excellent software….

    • kunal

      My name is Kunal
      I have a low connection
      My isp has limited my down and upload speed.
      any way i can change my speed

    • Jil

      I would love to limit the download size like if a user is downloading any file above 50mb he is not allowed
      what software could i use

    • http://Installingandrunning Riz

      I am using Traffic Shaper from 6 or seven months, Now i again download it and installed But i got to have problem to run it,
      This time it is not running and show an error dialog box
      That i have to enter some Username,Password, Address, and port What should i do.

    • olsi

      can anyone can this program be used to manage the speed of the internet,that i give to a friend of mine.i have an adsl wirless router,,,,,plz can i manage his internet speed with this software

    • bony

      I have a cyber cafe and I want each of my pc to use only 200kb only. Do i have to install the software on all the pcs or on my main pcs only

    • mistercurlytop

      is there one for mac please?

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