How to set download speed limit restriction without using router?

Question

I have a 1Mbps broadband internet connection. I am sharing this on my PC by using Windows Connection Sharing, so that my roommate can also access the internet. I want to set a speed limit of 500Kbps on both the PCs, so that each one gets his fair share.

I'm using Windows Vista, and my friend is using Windows 7.

Is this possible in Windows (or Linux)? Third-party freeware is fine.

score 7 · Accepted Answer · answered Feb 06 '13 at 03:05

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My recommendation is to use NetLimiter. I've used this in the past with great success.

However, this won't stop you or your roommate from simply removing the limit whenever you feel like it.

answered Feb 06 '13 at 03:05

Dave Lucre

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score 2 · Answer 2 · answered Aug 31 '13 at 12:08

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Use NAT32 to share internet. It has speed limiter too.

answered Aug 31 '13 at 12:08

SuB

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score 1 · Answer 3 · answered Sep 16 '12 at 01:28

I know a while back I had found a proxy software for web dev that had that feature. heres a link to some. proxy list it is very easy to do in linux or if you set up a full blown proxy like squid. both of you could use the squid proxy for antivirus scanning of incomming downloads as well as bandwidth sharing.

How to set download speed limit restriction without using router?

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