Limiting user data access at home... Feasible? Other options?
Limiting user data access at home... Feasible? Other options?
Hello, I was wondering if there is a way to limit devices hogging all the available bandwidth for my home internet? I am working from home right now and had to go ask my family if someone was downloading heavily. Turns out my brother was indeed doing that, now that he turned it off i am able to work normally again. I dont want to just throw him out the network at random but a way to limit devices hogging everything in those times of need could be usefull. Any sources, tips or ways of achieving this would be helpfull Thanks, Popo
Possible outcomes depend on your router's capabilities. You could limit a device's speed or completely prevent it from working. It might let you give priority to your own device, but that's not guaranteed. Check what your router supports.
Are internet costs covered by your internet service? What router model are you using? Do you have any additional networking equipment? Are most users accessing the network through wired or wireless connections? Have you considered asking your sibling to time their downloads for less busy periods?
It varies by router model. DrayTek devices support this feature, and I've turned it on for a port connecting both my home and my neighbor's house. This splits the costs, reducing our overall bandwidth usage. WatchGuard routers seem capable too, though I'm less confident about "home" level models—probably depend on the ISP's setup.