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Broadband Hog!! Help!!

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  • 22-09-2007 11:05am
    #1
    anonymous2004
    Closed Accounts Posts: 22 ✭


    Hi all,

    I am currently sharing a broadband connection in my apartment.

    The issue is that I cannot even view simple content when my flatmate
    is using BitTorrent / Limewire.

    I am looking for a way to split the connection when we both need it so
    I at least have 50% available bandwidth. I've no problem with my flatmate using the full 100% when I'm not around.

    Does anyone know of a program that can do this, that I could install on my laptop WITHOUT having to install anything on my flatmates machine?

    Or perhaps there is a registry setting that will limit inbound connections?

    Cheers


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    #2
    Cal
    Registered Users Posts: 926 ✭✭✭Cal


    You need a QoS Router. It will let you set the bandwidth for each IP address.

    or Check This Hack

    Cal.


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    #3
    anonymous2004
    Closed Accounts Posts: 22 ✭anonymous2004


    Cal wrote:
    You need a QoS Router. It will let you set the bandwidth for each IP address.

    or Check This Hack

    Cal.

    Ok I've a netgear router which don't support QOS.

    I think I'll have to splash out on a Linksys WRT54GL Wireless router which that hack is compatible with.

    Only thing is I think Linksys have got wise to this and changed their model to WRT54G which doesn't allow the hack. Anyone know if the Linksys WRT54G will do what I need? i.e. restrict bandwidth by device without third party hacking?

    Cheers :D


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    fl4pj4ck
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,000 ✭✭✭fl4pj4ck


    you can use NetLimiter, the problem is that it needs to be installed on the computer that you want to slow down the connection.

    and of course you can block ports, its not ideal resolution but at least youll be able to browse web

    as for
    "Only thing is I think Linksys have got wise to this and changed their model to WRT54G which doesn't allow the hack. Anyone know if the Linksys WRT54G will do what I need? i.e. restrict bandwidth by device without third party hacking?"

    why do you think there are routers that cost 1000s of euros? no sane manufacturer will do that kind of software for router if it costs ~100e.


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    anonymous2004
    Closed Accounts Posts: 22 ✭anonymous2004


    fl4pj4ck wrote:
    why do you think there are routers that cost 1000s of euros? no sane manufacturer will do that kind of software for router if it costs ~100e.

    Ok I hear what your saying, will just have to make sure I get the GL model that I can upload a better firmware to..

    Cheers


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