How to limit download or upload bandwidth

[wrecklesswun]

Is there a way to programmatically say, download a file but limit the bandwidth used to do so. Scenario:

High speed DSL line (4mb/s) but only use let's 56K of that bandwidth to download.

More over, is there a way to do this with the bits service?

[ValiumMm]

Do you want to do this on VB.net or do you just want a program. if u just want a program dl a program called net limiter u can limit any dl or ul. so u can dl stuff and limit it so u can play games lag free etc. IF you wanna do it in vb.net well good luck to that buddy cos i cant help you out with that