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Hi all. Just want to share with you guys. I found an app in the play store that increase internet speed. Its called "hola! Networks * root".
I tried it and did internet speed test and what I got? Attached screenshot before and after.
{this app need super user permission}
I just installed it i didn't see any improvement, and did you noticed that in your app, the ad is "back" . Let's me check more, maybe it need time
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The change can only be noted in the speedtest.
Otherwise the speed doesnt changes.
Its like doping the benchmarks app.
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I think it creates fake speed ....
Cauz how can i get 122 kb/s on 2G internet.... !?!?!?
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simratcs said:
I think it creates fake speed ....
Cauz how can i get 122 kb/s on 2G internet.... !?!?!?
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Yeah, i think so, btw, how the hell does ad come back
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simratcs said:
I think it creates fake speed ....
Cauz how can i get 122 kb/s on 2G internet.... !?!?!?
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Wow. I think you're right. 122 kbps on 2G?!?!? =_='
I got an i9003. Do you?
Can anyone upload it here dont know why i am unable to download it frm market..
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sorry for jumping the post but
sorry for jumping the post but recently this app was published in some popular newspaper in my home country so this isn't some fake app and there is a good reason why you get high speed test.
I am on an 8mb DSL connection but when I run this app and do speed test speedtest.net I am getting well over 12mb. How is that even possible?
Hola accelerates HTTP and DNS requests, using multiple sources, compression, P2P protocols and other patented technologies (plus some other tricks!) We also have our own local cache on the client (your phone, for example.) This cache acts separately from your browsers cache and because Hola manages all of the URL requests from the browser (or app), what you are probably seeing on the speedtest.net test is that after the first test, subsequent tests are very fast. This is because the test file that speedtest uses gets cached by Hola, so the file comes from our cache, and not the webserver... Presto! Superfast reloading of the speedtest. Obviously, Hola is not really accelerating the download in this case. So why would we cache such files, you ask? Well, it's actually Speedtest.net who decided not to use a non-randomized file for their speedtests, and they also allow the file to be cached (from the URL header), so Hola is just doing what it is supposed to do with the file (i.e. serve it from the cache and not re-fetch it from the web.) So, is this a useful feature then? How about this case: You watch a video on YouTube. You want to show your buddy the same video when you see him. YouTube will re-download this file EVERY TIME you load it. That can be a lot of data (espescially over 3G). With Hola, this file stays in your cache, so subsequent loads are both super fast (no reason to fetch from the web) and save you 3G data (that costs money.)
So how can I test the difference in download speeds with Hola? Easy. Download a file from some website, for example a movie trailer from hd-trailers.net (long hold > save link as), and time the download with and without Hola running. This is a much more accurate speedtest, as it will allow you to compare download times for a set file size. We except downloads to accelerate by 3-10x, depending on a number of factors. This should also get faster as more and more people use Hola (we are a P2P HTTP app.)
"How does Hola make the Internet faster?
The Internet is slowed down by server response times, Internet congestion, round trip times, and poorly written communication stacks in operating systems. Hola removes these bottlenecks by securely caching content on peers as they view it, and later serving it up to other nearby peers as they need it. Hola also compresses communication and employs a patented DNS acceleration to speed the net further. As more people install and use Hola, the faster and less congested it will be!
So would this app benefit my 4g lte connections?
Hola accelerates HTTP connections by performing concurrent downloads from multiple sources and compression.So, regardless of the network you are on (Cable, DSL, 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, etc.), Hola should accelerate the connection.
Why do videos re-buffer less with Hola?
Hola identifies multiple sources for your video and receives portions of the file from each of those sources, thus creating multiple sources and paths for your video and overcoming congested paths and servers.
Will Hola slow down my computer?
Hola will not use your computer (or phone) to help other Peers if you are using your computer. Hola is designed to always provide service which is at least as good as your Internet service would have been without Hola."
there is even windows app!
hola. org
BradyBound is a minimalist download speed shaper/limiter.
This is useful if you're on 3G or LTE and don't want videos and songs to download fast, burning through your data. Few things to note:
Requires ROOT.
Support depends on the kernel.
The speed limit you set does not persist across reboots.
Source code is available at: https://github.com/oxplot/bradybound
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Thx it's working great on Android 5.0. I asked you this in another thread but I guess is more appropriate here, is it possible to limit the upload speed also?
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Thx it's working great on Android 5.0. I asked you this in another thread but I guess is more appropriate here, is it possible to limit the upload speed also?
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It's technically possible if that's what you're asking. It's actually pretty easy to implement too so I may look into it when I have some free time.
Out of curiosity, why do you need upload shaping?
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It's technically possible if that's what you're asking. It's actually pretty easy to implement too so I may look into it when I have some free time.
Out of curiosity, why do you need upload shaping?
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I'd like to limit Google photos auto-backup speed, having 4 different devices in the family with two teenage girls constantly taking hundreds of photos, well, it's not a good internet experience. I already have a slow download speed and even slower upload speed that seems to clog everything whenever something is uploading at "full" speed. Another question.. can this be done on a per-app basis? Maybe I'm asking too much lol
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I'd like to limit Google photos auto-backup speed, having 4 different devices in the family with two teenage girls constantly taking hundreds of photos, well, it's not a good internet experience. I already have a slow download speed and even slower upload speed that seems to clog everything whenever something is uploading at "full" speed. Another question.. can this be done on a per-app basis? Maybe I'm asking too much lol
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I see. Personally, I would do this on my wireless router (it's tomato based, so you can limit upload speed per IP). The app has a limitation where the limit is lifted on each reset. Hence I'm not sure if it's appropriate for your use case.
Regarding per app limits, from top of my head, no. It would require changes to the core platform.
I'd like to use this app to limit data usage while using my phone for connection sharing (wifi tethering, tablets running netflix, youtube, etc. while travelling). I have a 5 GB cap per month and I'd like it to last as long as possible. I know it's possible to limit netflix and youtube data usage in the settings, but it's inconvenient. But then I read this thread: http://android.stackexchange.com/questions/53267/how-to-limit-bandwidth-usage/53274#53274
The 2nd commenter says that rate limiting data transfers don't work since the limit is only in the device and that the network still sends all the data at full speed to the device where it is discarded and has to be resent (resulting in HIGHER data usage that without rate limiter). It sounds a bit strange to me, but has anyone tested if this guy is correct?
This seems like the best app to keep youtube from fully buffering beforehand. Great work.
sulfobus said:
I'd like to use this app to limit data usage while using my phone for connection sharing (wifi tethering, tablets running netflix, youtube, etc. while travelling). I have a 5 GB cap per month and I'd like it to last as long as possible. I know it's possible to limit netflix and youtube data usage in the settings, but it's inconvenient. But then I read this thread: http://android.stackexchange.com/questions/53267/how-to-limit-bandwidth-usage/53274#53274
The 2nd commenter says that rate limiting data transfers don't work since the limit is only in the device and that the network still sends all the data at full speed to the device where it is discarded and has to be resent (resulting in HIGHER data usage that without rate limiter). It sounds a bit strange to me, but has anyone tested if this guy is correct?
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Author of BradyBound here. That commenter is partially right. It is true that the phone cannot prevent the network provider from sending as many packets as the link allows and that the phone can only drop/discard packets that have already arrived. However, it is not true that data usage would be higher than if not using the app. Let me explain:
When you start watching a youtube video, the data is sent from youtube through a series of "routers" before it gets to your phone (the last router being your phone carrier). The link bandwidth between these routers can vary. Almost always, the link between your carrier and you (e.g. 3G/4G link in this case) is going to be the slowest of all the links. No router knows about the link speed of any other link but those it's connected to directly. So youtube doesn't know how fast your 3G link is or even if it's 3G and not dial-up. Hence it starts sending data in increasing speeds until your carrier router saturates your 3G/4G link. At this point, the carrier router is going to "drop/discard" packets it receives that cannot be sent due to bandwidth limit. Now you may ask, how is it that no part of the video is missing OR why the waste of sending data that cannot be delivered. The answer lies in the upper level protocols of the Internet, namely the TCP which sits directly beneath the actual data (e.g. video, HTML pages, etc.). TCP creates reliable virtual connections between two ends (ie your phone and youtube) by ensuring each packet arrives and if any packets are lost, they are resent. TCP is also responsible for rate-limiting the data stream which happens when packet loss is detected.
Now back to BradyBound. When you set a limit, the app instructs the OS to drop packets when the limit is reached. The TCP layer detects this and tells youtube servers about it. They in turn lower their transmission rate. So yes, it is true that some traffic is wasted, but only a small amount. This was all theory. To test, connect to your home WiFi, use BradyBound to set a low limit, like 50KB/s and start downloading a big file. Then in your home router, look at the download rate. It should either match that of your phone's exactly or should be a few KB more.
Note that only TCP has this rate-limiting feature. If TCP is not used (rarely happens, only in case of telephony apps), no app can help you. Your only other option is to force your phone to use a slower connection, like 2G.
Thanks for your detailed reply, appreciated. It makes sense that youtube/netflix will automatically switch to lower quality. I'll try it out during the next couple of months.
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Source code is now available at https://github.com/oxplot/bradybound
tavocabe said:
Thx it's working great on Android 5.0. I asked you this in another thread but I guess is more appropriate here, is it possible to limit the upload speed also?
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To limit upload speed on data and wifi you can use Bandwidth ruler Free and Bandwidth ruler Pro. It requires root. Dedicated thread:
[APP][2.1+] Bandwidth manager for android [root/non root]
Is there a version that works with Android 4.1+?
Thank you: Works perfectly!
Thanks a lot for this, bud. Had to do a lot of R&D and this was by far the best app that I could find to do what I want to do: limit data usage on my cellphone.
Thanks again.
oxplot said:
BradyBound is a minimalist download speed shaper/limiter.
This is useful if you're on 3G or LTE and don't want videos and songs to download fast, burning through your data. Few things to note:
Requires ROOT.
Support depends on the kernel.
The speed limit you set does not persist across reboots.
Source code is available at: https://github.com/oxplot/bradybound
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Hi oxplot ...
Is there any way to make the settings persistent across reboots ?!!
Such as by using the app "Tasker" or by manually running a script !!!
I agree
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Author of BradyBound here. That commenter is partially right. It is true that the phone cannot prevent the network provider from sending as many packets as the link allows and that the phone can only drop/discard packets that have already arrived. However, it is not true that data usage would be higher than if not using the app. Let me explain:
When you start watching a youtube video, the data is sent from youtube through a series of "routers" before it gets to your phone (the last router being your phone carrier). The link bandwidth between these routers can vary. Almost always, the link between your carrier and you (e.g. 3G/4G link in this case) is going to be the slowest of all the links. No router knows about the link speed of any other link but those it's connected to directly. So youtube doesn't know how fast your 3G link is or even if it's 3G and not dial-up. Hence it starts sending data in increasing speeds until your carrier router saturates your 3G/4G link. At this point, the carrier router is going to "drop/discard" packets it receives that cannot be sent due to bandwidth limit. Now you may ask, how is it that no part of the video is missing OR why the waste of sending data that cannot be delivered. The answer lies in the upper level protocols of the Internet, namely the TCP which sits directly beneath the actual data (e.g. video, HTML pages, etc.). TCP creates reliable virtual connections between two ends (ie your phone and youtube) by ensuring each packet arrives and if any packets are lost, they are resent. TCP is also responsible for rate-limiting the data stream which happens when packet loss is detected.
Now back to BradyBound. When you set a limit, the app instructs the OS to drop packets when the limit is reached. The TCP layer detects this and tells youtube servers about it. They in turn lower their transmission rate. So yes, it is true that some traffic is wasted, but only a small amount. This was all theory. To test, connect to your home WiFi, use BradyBound to set a low limit, like 50KB/s and start downloading a big file. Then in your home router, look at the download rate. It should either match that of your phone's exactly or should be a few KB more.
Note that only TCP has this rate-limiting feature. If TCP is not used (rarely happens, only in case of telephony apps), no app can help you. Your only other option is to force your phone to use a slower connection, like 2G.
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I think I agree with this
The only way to limit your data rate is by using a slower form of network is 2g(Edge)
Haven't tested the app though
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Is there any desktop (PC) software that can limit TCP to control high internet speed to save data ?
Hi dear, thank you for this lovely app
Could you be so kind to tell me what should I launch from bash to achieve a similar result (I mean by using root with iptables command)
Thanks a lot in advance
Description
An android app that manages bandwidth , upload and download speed , accelerates/boosts all the connections and provides an easy data usage control through simple rules (by a simple click)
Features
- Sets download/upload speed for all tethering connections including the mobile hotspot, this means that
you can control at which speed the tethered connections will run and how much data is to be used.
- Resolve overheat problem while tethering .
- Sets the upload speed for mobile/Wifi/bluetooth internet connections.
- Supports many devices like Samsung Galaxy Sx/ Sx-mini/tabs , LG Gx , Xperia Zx, Motorolla moto , and many other devices
- define data plans for mobile/Wifi/Bluetooth internet/tethering connections,
Data Saver
This APP allows you to control video loading of players such as Youtube video player to insure a chunk by chunk loading . In such way , you can escape the video at any time without loosing your data.
Connection Acceleration
The APP will drastically boost all the connections, including tethering connections , by accelerating DNS requests. you can learn more in this page : Info page
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Bandwidth ruler free on goolge Store
It's not working on the LG G2, can't change the "Speed Limiting" rule from None to any other, clicking on it doesn't expand the list of options.
scandiun said:
It's not working on the LG G2, can't change the "Speed Limiting" rule from None to any other, clicking on it doesn't expand the list of options.
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For speed limiting you need root access and some extra feature in your OS version , could you tell what help --> device capabilites gives?
Here's the screenshot for the LG G2 (stock rooted):
1. Device Capabilities
- Your device has root access!
- Your device does not support speed setting
- Your device does not support connection acceleration
- You can create multiple data plans per device
- Your device is not speed setting capable, you probably need a custom rom
Exactly the same for Samsung Galaxy S2 and Samsung Galaxy S4. You probably need some capabilities that aren't included in any stock rom.
scandiun said:
Exactly the same for Samsung Galaxy S2 and Samsung Galaxy S4. You probably need some capabilities that aren't included in any stock rom.
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Thank you for your feedback ,
An update had been made , could you try with version 1.2 ?
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Very nice. I was looking an app to limit on tethering. @franck.M can I also check how much bandwidth a user connected to my phone tethering is using? Or what sites he is visiting?
thahim said:
Very nice. I was looking an app to limit on tethering. @franck.M can I also check how much bandwidth a user connected to my phone tethering is using? Or what sites he is visiting?
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Thank you for your feedback ,
Within the same rule , you can set how much data you are intending to tether, and tracking is done automatically , you can revisit the same rule and you will find that the used data is updated as long as you tether .
for the moment It's not planned that the app detect visited websites.
If tethering speed limiting is working for you , that's great news . could you tell which phone model are you using ? Thanks
Well, this app don't controls download and upload bandwidth independently for WiFi.
I need one which limits UPLOAD bandwidth only.
it's not possible to control download speed for internet connections such as wifi/mobile/bluetooth ,
Controlling download speed alongwith upload speed is only possible for tethering connections like wifi hotspot , USB tethering or bluetooth tethering.
So you are in the right case , this app can only limit upload speed for internet connections like Wifi access.
I don't understand you.
Are you saying that i can limit upload internet speed on Wi-Fi? I don't find that setting in app. Where it is?
bertoxo said:
I don't understand you.
Are you saying that i can limit upload internet speed on Wi-Fi? I don't find that setting in app. Where it is?
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Click on wifi access connection , then add. and fill in the rate value. click done.
after that check to enable the rule.
for your devices , you need root access in order to set the speed.
Ok but i thought that it was for download and upload speed simultaneously, not just for upload. It's not clear. It needs more clear explanation.
I'll try it anyway.
Wtv i repeat myself to be clear: I need to limit WiFi internet UPLOAD bandwidth, not DOWNLOAD bandwidth.
bertoxo said:
Ok but i thought that it was for download and upload speed simultaneously, not just for upload. It's not clear. It needs more clear explanation.
I'll try it anyway.
Wtv i repeat myself to be clear: I need to limit WiFi internet UPLOAD bandwidth, not DOWNLOAD bandwidth.
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Yes, if you fill in rate for the wifi access connection , you are, in deed, configuring the upload speed. it's also mentionned in help, as well as on the description in top of this thread.
you can use speed test to test your speed settings. if you don't have it already , this is the link:
Speedtest.net on google play
Ok, tested.
Don't works for me. It seems that in real it uses KB (Kilo Bytes, uppercase 'B') for limits and not Kb (Kilo bits, lowercase 'b') as it has written.
I've putted the free app minimum of 256 'Kb' (Kilobits) and it don't limits my 100KB (KiloBytes) upload to 25KB, as it should as K'b's written.
For that i think is 256KB (KiloBytes) the real limit.
Any thoughts?
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Ok, tested.
Don't works for me. It seems that in real it uses KB (Kilo Bytes, uppercase 'B') for limits and not Kb (Kilo bits, lowercase 'b') as it has written.
I've putted the free app minimum of 256 'Kb' (Kilobits) and it don't limits my 100KB (KiloBytes) upload to 25KB, as it should as K'b's written.
For that i think is 256KB (KiloBytes) the real limit.
Any thoughts?
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it's 256 kbps , lower case "b" , if you are using galaxy tab , that should work with stock or custom rom . , did you grant the app superuser access ?
forget to tell you , that in speed test app , you can choose to display rates in kbps, just go to settings.
Looks good ,, under review
Ok, it works, not at desired speed but works either.
Speed measures are a bit strange, like sinuous between 45KB and 65KB, too far from the 25KB selected, a shame.
I need more reviews , did any one test this app in a rooted HTC one ? thanks
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An update had been made , could you try with version 1.2 ?
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I get this error:
BWR Invalid Value
Min upload Rate must be at least 128Kb.
The rate limit are really Kbits or KBytes? It's not clear.
Anyway it's not working on the LG G2 D802. The speedtest.net test goes fast, except that now won't go higher than 5 Mbps, while before it got to 10 or more. Is this normal? Does the app leave some misconfiguration when removing all the rules?
Hi!,
I have currently three apps on Google play. For the two of the apps, I already had a group of audience beforehand so I had acceptable number of downloads. In case of a third app, "Walkie Talkie" , which is a more general app than audience specific, I have very poor downloads. What I would like to know is if there are any tips or tricks on getting more downloads for my app.
It is a free Walkie Talkie app, that lets you do a push to talk communication with other android devices that have installed this app. Also how can I get it reviewed on xda forum? My app's url is:
HTML:
Walkie Talkie on Google Play
Hope I get some response on this one.Im new to xda forum.
Thanks
biswasl said:
Hi!,
I have currently three apps on Google play. For the two of the apps, I already had a group of audience beforehand so I had acceptable number of downloads. In case of a third app, "Walkie Talkie" , which is a more general app than audience specific, I have very poor downloads. What I would like to know is if there are any tips or tricks on getting more downloads for my app.
It is a free Walkie Talkie app, that lets you do a push to talk communication with other android devices that have installed this app. Also how can I get it reviewed on xda forum? My app's url is:
HTML:
Walkie Talkie on Google Play
Hope I get some response on this one.Im new to xda forum.
Thanks
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Download speed is something related to Internet broadband provider.
Download speed depends on number of factor.
May i know whats your download speed ?
You should talk to your Internet service provider in first place .
For an example , sometimes, when i am at home and using wifi , i get 56 to 100 kbps or sometimes i get 3 to 4 mbps.
Whenever i get bad speed ,i just make a call to my broadband Internet service provider and let them inform about my bad downloading experience and they do fix my problem without any hesitation.
Also note that , when i am using mobile data outside of my home ...the download speed is too slow, because in our country , mobile Internet is very slow. the maximum speed we are getting here is around 59 to 80 kbps.
So try with broadband Internet and Mobile Internet both and try to find out the problem whether the slow download speed is related to your brod band connection or mobile data connection.
Best if luck
POWERED bY TWEAK Rom and ShuRiken
I didnt mean download speed.
ghalib87 said:
Download speed is something related to Internet broadband provider.
Download speed depends on number of factor.
May i know whats your download speed ?
You should talk to your Internet service provider in first place .
For an example , sometimes, when i am at home and using wifi , i get 56 to 100 kbps or sometimes i get 3 to 4 mbps.
Whenever i get bad speed ,i just make a call to my broadband Internet service provider and let them inform about my bad downloading experience and they do fix my problem without any hesitation.
Also note that , when i am using mobile data outside of my home ...the download speed is too slow, because in our country , mobile Internet is very slow. the maximum speed we are getting here is around 59 to 80 kbps.
So try with broadband Internet and Mobile Internet both and try to find out the problem whether the slow download speed is related to your brod band connection or mobile data connection.
Best if luck
POWERED bY TWEAK Rom and ShuRiken
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Im sorry but by downloads I mean installs on google play for my application. I think u didnt understand my question
Hello every one.
I want an app through which i can reduce the internet speed of those users who are connected with my wifi router. I know there are many apps which can block them permanently. but i don't want to block them, i want them to browse internet on the certain speed limit so that i can get the maximum speed.
looking for your response, thanks in advance
ken1989m said:
Hello every one.
I want an app through which i can reduce the internet speed of those users who are connected with my wifi router. I know there are many apps which can block them permanently. but i don't want to block them, i want them to browse internet on the certain speed limit so that i can get the maximum speed.
looking for your response, thanks in advance
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You can use netcut it is available in app as well as for desktop, it will initially slow down the speed and then block it completely. If you only want to slow the speed then you have to search for it and do let me know also about it if you are successful.