| Feature | NetLimiter | Free Batch Scripts | Hardware Switch | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | High (looks like normal throttling) | Low (Anti-cheats detect packet loss spikes) | Medium (Requires physical access) | | Control | Granular (Set exact KB/s limits) | Binary (On/Off only) | Binary (On/Off) | | Hotkeys | Yes (Global shortcuts to toggle limits) | No | Yes (Physical button) | | Risk of DC | Low (Throttling keeps session alive) | High (Dropping all packets logs you out) | High |
By limiting an application's upload/download speed to near-zero (e.g., 1 KB/s), the user remains connected to the server but prevents the server from receiving their movement or combat data.
: While generally considered safe because it is a firewall-style utility, some players caution that extreme settings might cause connection "denied" messages that could be flagged by sensitive anti-cheat systems.