I need a linksys router

[AkumaX]

thanks!

 

[jonmcc33]

AFAIK, even with the possibility of using DD-WRT firmware you cannot do that with that cheap of a router.

 

[bluestrobe]

Why does it need to be linksys?

 

[jonmcc33]

Originally posted by: bluestrobe
Why does it need to be linksys?

You know, some people are confused into thinking that's the best. I don't know any home router capable of what he's asking though. You can prioritize bandwidth but I don't know about limiting it per IP/MAC.

 

[spidey07]

Originally posted by: jonmcc33

Originally posted by: bluestrobe
Why does it need to be linksys?

You know, some people are confused into thinking that's the best. I don't know any home router capable of what he's asking though. You can prioritize bandwidth but I don't know about limiting it per IP/MAC.

It should be trivial actually. but I don't know SOHO routers, but it's a simple enough concept.

 

[JackMDS]

You can limit the amount of Bandwidth use of a specific computer by installing on the computer.

http://www.netlimiter.com


Since it is Not clear what exactly you want to achieve

Read this, http://www.dd-wrt.com/wiki/ind...ritizing_by_IP_Address


Good Routers that can be Flashed with DD_WRT, http://www.ezlan.net/buffalo.html

 

[jonmcc33]

That's QoS though, it won't limit the bandwidth. It just prioritizes it so that if one IP needs access on a certain port that it will get that before any other traffic.

 

[JackMDS]

Originally posted by: jonmcc33
That's QoS though, it won't limit the bandwidth. It just prioritizes it so that if one IP needs access on a certain port that it will get that before any other traffic.

Yap, you are right.

However after years of Forum activities it is clear to me that in many cases the issue is Not knowing the answer to a question, but rather Understanding (or guessing) the OP?s precise need.

When I see a post like this one there is a very high probability the Qos is what the person needs.

I know that I might ??inflict pain?? 😉on the readers that (God forbid) will end up reading few more sentences to find out that if that is what they need. Nevertheless, I am taking the risk anyway. :brokenheart:🙁:shocked:

 

[jonmcc33]

Well, you're probably right on that. Maybe the person doesn't understand what he's asking. Good point.

 

[AkumaX]

i have no idea what im asking. 😛

but jackmds always comes to my rescue :laugh:

 

[spidey07]

Originally posted by: jonmcc33
That's QoS though, it won't limit the bandwidth. It just prioritizes it so that if one IP needs access on a certain port that it will get that before any other traffic.

Just a quick correction. QoS CAN limit bandwidth depending on it's implementation. It can literally do anything you want it to do depending on the capabilities of the device/software and configuration.

rate-limiting is a function of QoS.