Router that controls bandwidth?
Hey there guys.
I'm wondering, do you know of any router out there that can control the amount of bandwidth a computer uses? I have an old four port Linksys (don't remember the model) and my Belkin 802.11g wireless doesn't support this feature.
Grr, my roommate is sucking up all my bandwidth and I'm starting to get pissed off... perhaps I'll leave her computer in the DMZ.
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I am pretty sure my D-Link DI-524 router supports bandwidth control. It supports website filtering and access control programmable by day/time. It's 4-port and 802.11g.
I just got it a couple weeks ago and so far I've been happy with it. It manages both my wired and wireless connections seemlessly.. so it's doing its job.
I'll doublecheck the features when I get home.
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Im not trying to steal your topic here or anything, but I just bought a Linksys WRT54G router the other day and was wondering if Linksys is a really good name of routers for cable corrections?
I never looked into them before because I only had 1 computer till now.
thx
I am also almost positive as well that the new Linksys wireless router I bought has bandwidth limits as well. Of course, I'm at work as well, so I won't be able to check until later.
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Dude don't worry about it, I won't bite your head off.Im not trying to steal your topic here or anything, but I just bought a Linksys WRT54G router the other day and was wondering if Linksys is a really good name of routers for cable corrections?
I never looked into them before because I only had 1 computer till now.
thx
Linksys is a good brand at least IMHO, their products have always served me well.
Thanks Shiz, I'd appreciate it if you could check that out for me!
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Hey there guys.Grr, my roommate is sucking up all my bandwidth and I'm starting to get pissed off... perhaps I'll leave her computer in the DMZ.
lol she wouldnt know what hit her
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Right... er... well... My router doesn't have the bandwidth managment stuff afterall. Sorry Colin, I thought it did.Westy you are the man sir!
I like LinkSys better than D-Link anyway. I got my D-Link on a sweet promo through my store though so I couldn't really pass it up.
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i have the linksys WRT54GS and it doesnt have any type of bandwidth control on it, im pretty sure the linksys WRV54G will let you control bandwidth but its very $$$, but it looks good
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eh...i'm sucking up all my sister's bandwidth tooGrr, my roommate is sucking up all my bandwidth and I'm starting to get pissed off... perhaps I'll leave her computer in the DMZ....i hope she doesnt kill me...maybe i oughtta look into a bandwidth limit too
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why would you wana go and do thateh...i'm sucking up all my sister's bandwidth too
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Hey there guys, thanks for all the replies.
chris000001 $$$ is not that big an issue, I just want that type of control.
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i limit my own bandwidth..but that's in winmx..i just set the throttle and let it run..*shrug*
PS: hardwired is loads better.
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well i'm nicewhy would you wana go and do that
that and i dont want her to annoy my ass off about it
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i love having a computer enept family, they kno nuthin about bandwidth, how networks work, i jus tell them what they need and they go but it
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The best thing to do colin, is look for a fireware verision for you router that may have Bandwidth Management on it. I know Linksys has open source firmware so there are plenty of different options to chose from.
Depending on your model,this might do it for you.
Thank you sir!
I saw that as well when I was doing a search, I'm goign to buy a Linksys WRT54GS to try out tonight!
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could this same thing be achieved by having everyone connect to a linux box (preferably under the control of Colin)
I was currently exploring this option a few years back when living in a flat where my housemates were incessantly using WinMx and the like to gobble the bandwith. I got sidetracked and eventually moved out to a new place.
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Im not trying to steal your topic here or anything, but I just bought a Linksys WRT54G router the other day and was wondering if Linksys is a really good name of routers for cable corrections?
I never looked into them before because I only had 1 computer till now.
thx
I own this exact router and I have not had a single problem yet. Linksys is a failry reputable name.
But negative on the bandwidth controls for the WRT54G
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Colin do you have to pay to get that firmware?Thank you sir!
I saw that as well when I was doing a search, I'm goign to buy a Linksys WRT54GS to try out tonight!
how do you like the GS version?
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