Transform your Windows PC into a high-performance router.
Transform your Windows PC into a high-performance router.
Hello, I need to configure your Windows PC as a virtual router using the two NICs. Right now you have one NIC connected to your LAN via Ethernet and another linked to the Ubiquiti dish for internet access. You're using a fixed 10Mbps limit on the second NIC, but you'd like it to adjust dynamically. I can help you find suitable software for this setup and basic website filtering.
Windows can work as a router, though it's quite poor; using a standard router would give better results. Alternatively, you can run a virtual machine such as Untangle or pfSense. Ultimately, the best option is to purchase a basic router and connect it between the devices.
It would be problematic because the primary purpose is to give internet access to your father, who lives just 100 meters away. Using a Dell server that runs continuously would be preferable over other devices. The VM might still function, but it's not ideal.