shaping

Traffic shaping is a network management technique that involves intentionally delaying or dropping packets to control the flow of network traffic. It is often used by Internet service providers (ISPs) to manage network congestion and improve the overall quality of service for their customers. However, traffic shaping can also be used to discriminate against certain types of traffic, such as peer-to-peer file sharing or online gaming.

There are a number of ways to avoid traffic shaping, including using a VPN, using a proxy server, or using a traffic shaping avoidance tool. VPNs and proxy servers work by encrypting your traffic and sending it through a different server, which can make it more difficult for your ISP to identify and throttle your traffic. Traffic shaping avoidance tools can also be used to help you avoid traffic shaping by modifying your traffic patterns or by using techniques such as packet fragmentation.

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