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    looking for a special modem

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by glalo042, Jun 8, 2009.

  1. glalo042

    glalo042 Notebook Guru

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    any idea which modem can control how much data each user can use and therefor limit internet usage,,
     
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    Shyster1 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    I believe the Actiontec modem/router Verizon distributes with its FiOS service can do that - you might look for another Actiontec router that does the same thing. Keep in mind, such a router might be a bit pricier than just your basic get-connected router.
     
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    What specific features would I be looking for in a router to be able to see how much usage people a re using and also limiting it?
     
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    newsposter Notebook Virtuoso

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    a 'better' way is to slap a proxy server package into an old PC and use that as your 'gateway'.
     
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    cacn you suggest a good proxy server package to use?
     
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    You may want to look at Netgear ProSafe Routers. I have the FVS338 model, it has bandwidth control and monitoring. I have not used the features so I can not comment on how well they work. This is a SMB calls router and has a lot of special functions.
     
    blue68f100, Jun 8, 2009
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