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    how can i deny internet to one of the system in a switch

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by neo143, Jul 1, 2009.

  1. neo143

    neo143 Notebook Consultant

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    hey nbr,
    i use a netgear ethernet switch.to connect internet to two of my sys at my hme.my uncle who s next to my apt askd me to link his computer also as he needed one for just little official work.but the prob is that his son is using it @ night to dwnload smething i guess.i dont get any bandwidth at that time..i cannt discconect the cable as he may take it wrong..so tell me way by which i can deny him or fix a specified bandwidth only at night..any sooftware that i could use. coz i plug the ethernet from my dsl to the 1st slot,mine to the next,my uncled in the 4th...
     
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  2. ratchetnclank

    ratchetnclank Notebook Deity

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    Ban his mac address in the router you can set times when it's allowed in most routers.
     
    ratchetnclank, Jul 1, 2009
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  3. neo143

    neo143 Notebook Consultant

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    i dont use a router i just use a switch
     
    neo143, Jul 1, 2009
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  4. Shyster1

    Shyster1 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Then perhaps the answer to your question is: time to switch to a router (specifically, one that will allow you to impose time or bandwidth limits based on MAC addresses).
     
    Shyster1, Jul 1, 2009
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    ratchetnclank Notebook Deity

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    Chop his Ethernet. Or log onto the computer and disable the network adaptor via device manager.
     
    ratchetnclank, Jul 1, 2009
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  6. gerryf19

    gerryf19 I am the walrus

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    List ALL your equipment including model numbers (cable/dsl modem, switch). What is the IP address for YOUR Machine.

    In all liklihood, your cable/dsl modem is a combination modem/router, as very few ISPs allow multiple IP addresses to a single account.

    You may be able to limit things at the modem/router level, or if it is a managed switch (don't think netgear has them, but maybe I am wrong--without the model number, I cannot say).

    If you just have a plain dumb switch and a basic modem, your network isn't likely to work.
     
    gerryf19, Jul 1, 2009
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    lixuelai Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    Bandwidth limitation is a pretty advanced feature that most home routers dont have. Your best bet is to look into getting a DDWRT compatible router.
     
    lixuelai, Jul 2, 2009
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  8. Shyster1

    Shyster1 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Not necessarily. The netgear - with the original firmware - I have allows me to put time limits on when a particular system that connects to the network can access the internet.
     
    Shyster1, Jul 2, 2009
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    Router , you must get one :)
    but choose wisely
     
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  10. Hep!

    Hep! sees beauty in everything

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    That's not a bandwidth limit, that's just a time limit.
    They're talking about limiting his speeds to be lower at certain times, not cut it off completely.
     
    Hep!, Jul 2, 2009
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  11. gerryf19

    gerryf19 I am the walrus

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    as the OP has thus far failed to provide full information, or even return, it is kind of academic...
     
    gerryf19, Jul 2, 2009
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