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Linux Router for Bandwidth Limit
Name: josephdaniel Date: June 4, 2006 at 09:36:26 Pacific OS: None CPU/Ram: 200 Mhz / 64 MB Ram
Comment:
Hi, I have a Speedtouch 510 ADSL router which has an ethernet port. I currently share this connection with 5 others in the building.
I want someway to divide the connection speed on the number of users connected at that time. For example if 5 are connected then each would be limitted to 1/5 of the bandwidth and if 4 limitted to 1/4. and so on.
I hear this can be done through a linux router. I have this spare computer (200 MHz / 64 MB Ram / 2 NICs) and an 8 port switch. Please guide me about the steps to do this using the equipment I have or any extra equipment needed.
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