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How do I limit the down/upload speeds of a comp?

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zhou3

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Jul 28, 2002
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Does any one know how to limit the download and upload speeds of a computer on my home network? The user is connected to my network and is taking 92%+ of my internet bandwith. My network is connected through a Network Everywhere/Linksys Cable DSL router. I am using DSL but I only get 1-3 KB/s downloads (usually I get 70+) because of this user. Any help would be appreciated.
 
traffic shaping is the buzzword you want, i do not know any low end solutions I tried to remain child-like, all I acheived was childish.
 
jimbopalmer: Thanks for the info. Anyone know of any low end solutions?
 
From Microsoft TechNet site:

To install QoS Packet Scheduler
Open Network Connections.
Click any connection, and then, on the File menu, click Properties.
Click Install, click Service, and then click Add.
Click QoS Packet Scheduler, and then click OK.
Notes

To perform this procedure, you must be a member of the Administrators group on the local computer, or you must have been delegated delegated
An assignment of administrative responsibility to a user, computer, group, or organization.
For Active Directory, an assignment of responsibility that allows users without administrative credentials to complete specific administrative tasks or to manage specific directory objects. Responsibility is assigned through membership in a security group, the Delegation of Control Wizard, or Group Policy settings.

For DNS, an assignment of responsibility for a DNS zone. Delegation occurs when a name server (NS) resource record in a parent zone lists the DNS server that is authoritative for a child zone.
the appropriate authority. If the computer is joined to a domain, members of the Domain Admins group might be able to perform this procedure.
To open Network Connections, click Start, click Control Panel, click Network and Internet Connections, and then click Network Connections.
When you install QoS Packet Scheduler on any network connection, it is installed on every local network connection.
Install QoS Packet Scheduler on end-systems on which you want to enable traffic shaping, traffic marking, or both. For computers with dial-up connections, install QoS Packet Scheduler if you want to enable Integrated Services over Slow Links (ISSLOW) Integrated Services over Slow Links (ISSLOW)
A queuing mechanism used to optimize slow (low-capacity) network interfaces by reducing latency. In particular, it is designed for interfaces that forward traffic to modem links, Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) B-channels, and sub-T1 links..

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Have no idea what this is, just found it on MSKB at
The test continues...
 
I use QoS as a signal to my switches which applications packets to prioritize, and as a lesser use what packets not to send via wireless, QOS is 'free' once you set up VLANs anyways.

without a switch that can prioritize on QoS, I am unsure what good it will do to set it I tried to remain child-like, all I acheived was childish.
 
bcastner - Are you sure that link works? When I try to go there Explorer give me a "Cannot find server" message. I don't even get a reply from their server when I try to ping the site.
 
bcastner: Thanks. Have you used NetLimiter before, does it work well?
 
I have not personally, but I recommended it to two LAN ops who were having problems with P2P applications being used and consuming nearly all the bandwidth. Both ops reported that despite the fact that it was a Beta-release product it worked without a hitch.
The particularly liked the fact that it could be managed remotely.
 
See also some other programs I mention in this thread: thread585-518006
 
bcastner: Thanks, your info has be very helpful.
 
bcastner: Thanks again, your info has be very helpful.
 
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