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IanL · 28-12-2004, 20:28

Hi from a newbie. I have tried to search before posting, because this problem must be far from unique, but no luck.

I have a four-user LAN here at home, two on ethernet out of a Netgear RP114 router, and two on a Netgear ME102 Wireless Access Point, which is also connected to the router. The router connects via ethernet to an NTL Cable Modem.

My problem is that one user on wireless frequently uses a filesharing utility, which grabs 95% (or more) of the rather limited bandwidth NTL laughingly describes as 300k, and I'd describe as 50k, judging by the download speeds attainable.

The question is: Can anyone can advise whether my hardware has the ability (which I have not been able to discover for myself), to limit this user to a fairer share, or whether there is a relatively inexpensive device I can buy to achieve this. Most grateful for any help.

28-12-2004, 20:28	#1
IanL Inactive Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Surrey Posts: 5	LAN Bandwidth Control? Hi from a newbie. I have tried to search before posting, because this problem must be far from unique, but no luck. I have a four-user LAN here at home, two on ethernet out of a Netgear RP114 router, and two on a Netgear ME102 Wireless Access Point, which is also connected to the router. The router connects via ethernet to an NTL Cable Modem. My problem is that one user on wireless frequently uses a filesharing utility, which grabs 95% (or more) of the rather limited bandwidth NTL laughingly describes as 300k, and I'd describe as 50k, judging by the download speeds attainable. The question is: Can anyone can advise whether my hardware has the ability (which I have not been able to discover for myself), to limit this user to a fairer share, or whether there is a relatively inexpensive device I can buy to achieve this. Most grateful for any help.