Hi,
I wish to know is there any software that can set/limit transfer speed or bandwidth for all connected devices in a wireless network, through a router?
Also is there any mechanism through which I can manually disconnect a connected device (like someone trying to use our network without permission, or a hacker, etc).
The default firmware of my netgear router doesn't allow me to do this. So would like to know if some software is available for this.
Thanks
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Bandwidth quotas are available in 3rd party firmwares i.e. in Gargoyle.
If you manually disconnect someone from the router he'll be able to reconnect seconds later. Apart from that- it's not a security feature to protect you against hackers.
You've never mention the actual router (apart from it being a Netgear) so it's hard to say if it is supported by 3rd party firmwares and if so by which ones. -
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I have Netgear Wireless-N 150. Is there any 3rd party firmwire that will support it?
What measures should I take to make my network more secure from hackers? I am completely new to wifi networking and am looking for a tight-security or bandwidth management, etc.
Thanks -
What you need is to have security set to WPA2-AES if your router supports it or at least WPA and a strong password. WEP isn't secure at all, any 14 years old with a bit of know how can crack a WEP network in a matter of minutes. Password protecting your network is the best way to do it.
You have to know though that nothing and i mean nothing at all will stop a good hacker from getting into your network. I wouldn't worry about that though, those aren't common and they usually have better things to do than hack wireless networks.
Software to manage devices connected through a router?
Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by neo4evr, Nov 14, 2011.