Limit bandwidth

Sometimes you might want to block (restrict) your bandwidth.

Install

sudo apt-get install wondershaper

Set the limit

In terminal find out what is the name of the interface connected to your internet by using ifconfig.

# wondershaper [interface] [downlink] [uplink]

sudo wondershaper eth0 1024 256

• Download speed 128KB = 1024 Kbits
• Upload speed 32KB = 256 Kbits

NOTE: That will limit ANYTHING in your PC, for example the torrent downloader, firefox, Samba, etc..

Other values

• 1024KB = 8192Kbits

Clear settings

sudo wondershaper clear eth0

Source: http://askubuntu.com/questions/20872/how-do-i-limit-internet-bandwidth