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SoftPerfect Bandwidth Manager
SoftPerfect Bandwidth Manager is a network traffic management tool that helps administrators monitor and control bandwidth consumption across diverse network environments. It applies rules and policies to manage data flow, optimize resource distribution, and prevent bandwidth overuse, ensuring optimal network performance and fairness among users..
SoftPerfect Bandwidth Manager operates as a traffic shaping solution primarily used to control and monitor network data flows. It enforces bandwidth limits and prioritizes specific traffic by applying custom rules and filters. The software generally acts as a transparent bridge deployed between the network gateway and user devices, enabling dynamic or static management of upload and download speeds per IP address, user, or service.
Communication with SoftPerfect Bandwidth Manager occurs via its management interface, which utilizes UDP port 8701 for device and application control. The choice of UDP enables quick, lightweight exchanges suitable for real-time rule enforcement and status reporting. Administrators connect either locally or remotely to configure bandwidth policies, track consumption metrics, and adjust filtering dynamically.
Its architecture supports integration into various network infrastructures, from small office setups to larger enterprise environments. It offers detailed logging, customizable rule sets, and monitoring dashboards, allowing fine-tuned shaping of network behavior. Despite its unofficial port allocation, it remains a widely adopted tool for on-premises bandwidth management without deep system integration.