Restricting Internet downloads on my wireless network.

[iaresean]

Hi All;

I have a small wireless network at home and I am trying to set a download cap on one of the machines in my network that is getting some download abuse. I have full access to the router and machines.

Is there any tools out there (preferably free!) that could help me achieve this? Second prize would be a tool that restricts certain download types.

Thank you!

Sean.

 

[dtrtel]

What wireless equipment do you have? If you have a Linksys WRT54G or any other on the compatibility list, you have lots of options aviailble as it gives you access to a lot of Linux capabilities, including iptables.

(see tek-tips thread thread463-1389920 for intro to DD-WRT)

I haven't tried this since I have no need at this time, but depending on your level of expertise and time available, there is a thread in the DD-WRT discussion forum detailing what sounds like what you are trying to do. See:

http://www.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=3100

--jeff

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