SoftPerfect Bandwidth Manager Changelog

DateVersionDetails
2009-05-162.9.10
  • Maximum queue size now can be configured on a per-rule basis.
  • Added a column showing used quota percentage.
  • Added missing check in the GUI. A quota defined with smooth decrease and dual volume limit, yet with single numeric initial and reduced transfer rates might have led to a crash.
2009-04-202.9.8
  • New feature to penalize users for too many open connections in addition to penalties for long and/or large downloads.
  • Added dual transfer rate limit support. It is now possisble to specify different upstream/downstream rates in a single rule. Quotas also support dual limits.
  • Added basic e-mail notifications to alert users of their bandwidth consumption.
  • Easier integration of web-stats. Rule name and password can now be passed as CGI parameters (this is also used in notifications).
  • Setup installs more compatible NDIS IM driver on Windows XP x86 and Windows 2003 x86 rather than NDIS hooking driver.
  • Added suspended rules support to enable multi-level quotas. It is now also possible to implement 'you are blocked' web-page for clients who have used up their quotas.
  • Batch rule creator now can make multiple rules based on a list of MAC addresses.
  • Added option to enable/disable rules on a specific date.
  • Added automatic rule view refresh option.
  • Added total bandwidth display in the live report in status bar.
  • Added option to keep stats for the current month only.
  • Added kernel-level LAN traffic filter to enable fast local transfers with little CPU usage.
  • Added IPv6, ARP, PPPoE and ICMP echo protocols support
  • From May 01, 2009 unlimited free upgrades will no longer be offered. A license will entitle the customer to recieve free upgrades within one year from the date of purchase. All customers purchased a license before the 1st of May still receive all upgrades free of charge.
2008-07-102.8
  • Added indefinite and hourly quotas.
  • Introduced combined transfer rate limits.
  • Added short packet flood penalty.
  • Added heavy uploads/downloads penalty.
  • Added user web-access to usage reports.
  • Redirection and port mapping now works with bridging (subject to proper IP settings on the bridge).
  • Improved Windows Vista/Server 2008 compatibility.
  • Numerous fixes and enhancements.
2007-03-042.7
  • Fixed a problem with quota calculations.
  • Introduced data compression in communication protocol.
  • Added peer-to-peer (P2P) traffic detection.
  • Improved live bandwidth monitor.
  • Enhanced 'Reset Rules' command.
  • Added inverted rules support.
  • Added 'Total' column to the main display.
2006-10-232.6
  • Added smooth quotas (quotas with gradual throughput decrease).
  • Added live bandwidth monitor.
  • Improved address groups.
  • Improved rule statistics.
  • Added custom weekly and monthly periods.
  • Added port mapping and redirection.
2006-01-022.5
  • Added support for any IP-family protocols.
  • Number of supported network adapters increased to 256.
  • Improved quotas.
2005-12-072.4
  • Added rule Drag & Drop support.
  • Added transparent Ethernet bridging.
  • Added groups of IP/MAC addresses.
  • Added received/sent columns to the main display.
  • Added new protocols AH/ESP, GRE, ICMP.
  • Improved bandwidth usage report.
2005-05-022.3
  • Added timetables for bandwidth scheduling.
  • Added blocking rules.
  • Internal improvements.
2005-03-152.2
  • Added rules based on MAC addresses.
  • Minor optimizations.
2005-01-192.0
  • Added 'Enable/Disable All Rules' command.
  • Added advanced logging with event viewer.
  • Added quota manager.
  • Added daily usage statistics.
  • Internal queue size made customizable.
  • Added option for non-delayed TCP ACK frames processing.
2004-12-111.2
  • Multiple rules creation within a single action.
  • 'Remove all rules' command added.
  • Fixed timing problem under Windows 2003 Server.
2004-12-051.1
  • Initial release.