internet - Home Network Speed Control

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2014-07
  • DanSpd

    I have a home network installed in following way: Internet<->server<->switch<->computers,etc

    Server has DHCP server installed and I would like to be able to limit download&upload speed for each client connected to server via switch.

    Anyone can suggest good free software to do that?

    Thanks

  • Answers
  • Kevin M

    If server is running linux, then you could do this with iptables.


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  • Eric Burdo

    I have a home network (using a WRT54GL). I have 1 wired desktop, 4 wireless laptop/desktops and a Tablet (Android).

    I want to be able to restrict internet access based on specific users. Some of the laptops/desktops are used by myself, others by my kids. Restricting by IP/MAC won't work.

    Ultimately, I'd like to do /home drives, file shares, printers, etc. All the current machines (except the tablet) are Windows 7 or XP (pro).

    The proxy approach - outlined here - is one option for the internet restriction.

    I can setup a small server box if needed (likely using older hardware, trying not to sepnd a lot of money).

    What's my options? Suggestions?


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  • Scott Chamberlain

    I recommended doing what that link in your post said to do.

    You do not need to set up a "Small Server Box" Flash your WRT54GL with a custom firmware (I use DD-WRT) and you can install a proxy like Squid right on it and set up the router to not allow outbound port 80 traffic unless it passes through the proxy.

    Here is a wiki link for setting up the port forarding. Here is a post about installing Squid. Go to the DD-WRT forums for more help if you need it while setting it up.