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I have a Netgear ADSL Router/Modem DG632 which does not allow me to limit bandwidth.
Due to limitations by my ISP, the maximum download speed I can utilize is a 50kbps download speed.
Unfortunately, 3 people share this connection.
I would like to limit my machine to never utilize more than 20kbps download speed at any given time. How can I do this? Would I have to use iptables? Is there an easier solution?
there was also (some time ago) something called wondershaper, which I'm guessing is similar.
You could use IPTABLES, its pretty versatile, but I think an alternative solution would be better. 50 kbps is pretty unpleasant, though. Maybe you want to think about data caching and dns caching on your end if bandwidth is in such short supply.
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