Just curious how do file hosts (e.g. Rapidgator) control the speed at which you are able to download a file?
For example, if you choose a free option, you download the file at X hours. However when you’re a Premium user, the file is downloaded 10x faster.
Like it’s the same file with the same file size, right? What do they do so that there will be difference at which a user will be able to download a file depending on their subscription? If it’s feasible, would also like a visualization of what happens when your browser downloads via free vs. via premium account.
Thank you!
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You can use hardware (routers) or software (programs on a storage server) or a combination of both to set limits to transfer speeds. This is called Traffic Shaping. Think of each connected PC as having its own tap to turn on the flow of traffic. The server can control how much each tap is opened.
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