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Can a router control bandwidth to certain computers?

I am tired of competing for bandwidth for my WORK computer with the

- kids on Youtube
- Wii Downloading something
- PS3 downloading whatever
- Ipad updating something

Is there some super cool router that I can buy that I can basically limit these silly things from stealing the bandwidth so that I can actually get some work done?

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jgibbar

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hrolsons

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I have a Linksys router but don't see anything about QoS

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AustinComputerLabs

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jgibbar

Which Model do you have? Check under Applications and Gaming.

hrolsons

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jgibbar

One of the ones I have is the WRT54G running Firmware version 1.02.8 and this is the screen shot. You might try upgrading your firmware, flashing your router to DD-WRT, or purchasing a new one that has known QoS Support such as the the one that AustinComputerLabs refered to above.

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mawni

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hrolsons

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You guys are so awesome. I have a WRT54GX2. I checked DD-WRT and it said "not possible". Off to check TOMATO.

hrolsons

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So I'm off to buy a new router. Is the Netgear WNDR3700 the "Best of the Best"?

AustinComputerLabs

All the major brands have routers that will do Qos, the Netgear is one I have used and liked.

mawni

yes I would really suggest the Netgear, its really very powerful router compared to its price, unfortunately your Linksys Router doesn't support any of the open source firmwares, like Tomato/DD-WRT,....

hrolsons

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Just got back from the store. Got the WNDR3700, thanks for your guidance.

AustinComputerLabs

Prepare to take back the internet ;-)

hrolsons

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Your amazing answers have spawned a new question:

https://www.experts-exchange.com/questions/26918219/Help-getting-Gigabit-Ethernet-PCI-Adapter-to-work.html