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    Broadband data usage limits & over-limit prevention

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by techman41973, Feb 3, 2010.

  1. techman41973

    techman41973 Notebook Consultant

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    Verizon (among other carriers) impose strict limits to the amount of data you can download/upload each month. While 5GB (Verizons current limit)
    seems ample enough, one can quickly burn through this with automatic software updates, Itunes podcast subscriptions and automatic data backup services (like Carbonite).
    It's not feasible to turn off all of these applications everytime I am using my broadband connection.
    Does Windows 7 allow a means to automatically block internet access to specific applications for say when I'm connected via broadband and restore internet access to these applications when I'm connected to WIFI?
    Thanks
     
    techman41973, Feb 3, 2010
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  2. surfasb

    surfasb Titles Shmm-itles

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    Not that I know of......

    I hate those arbitrary limits carriers put up. They assume we will forever be watching 400 x 300 videos for the next two years...
     
    surfasb, Feb 4, 2010
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  3. millermagic

    millermagic Rockin the pinktop

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    I like how Verizon's unlimited plan has a 5 gb limit haha.
     
    millermagic, Feb 4, 2010
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  4. gerryf19

    gerryf19 I am the walrus

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    same network adapter or different network adapter? Different right?

    Find the port numbers used by the application and block them on the firewall for verizon adapter.
     
    gerryf19, Feb 4, 2010
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    Nankuru Notebook Evangelist

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    Zonealarms firewall has a program control feature which alllows you to block/allow individual applications.
     
    Nankuru, Feb 4, 2010
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    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    I dont think theres a built-in option in windows to do that. It will need to be a setting on the application side.

    If its any help, download Networx to keep track of your usage closely. Very handy program.
     
    flipfire, Feb 5, 2010
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