Any apps out there to allow me to easily manage bandwidth usage across the different computers on my home network?
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BrowseAny apps out there to allow me to easily manage bandwidth usage across the different computers on my home network?
By angels - May. 05, 2008
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Add AnswerSee http://www.linux.com/base/ldp/howto/Bandwidth-Limiting-HOWTO/index.htmlt - very comprehensive report on how you can limit bandwidth usage
By an anonymous user on May. 05, 2008
For measurement and testing, try QCheck:
http://www.ixiacom.com/products/performance_applications/pa_display.php?...
It would depend on how your network is set up. If you have a router that controls your network you can get into the setup menu for it through a browser and specify the allowed bandwidth for a particular machine. You'll likely need to do this from a machine that is using wired connection to the router instead of a wireless one. Check the website of your router's manufacturer for instructions on accessing the menu. You'll also need the MAC address for the machine that you are planning on restricting. To get the MAC address you'll need to open a command window (Start > Run > type "cmd") and enter "ipconfig". The MAC address is labeled Physical Address and should be one of the first items in the list that comes up.
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