Posted: Fri Dec 05, 2008 19:00 Post subject: Can I limit the upload/download speed of a wireless client?
I am running Firmware: DD-WRT v24-sp2 (09/26/0 mini
I have 4 computers wired to the router, and another 4-6 computers connected wirelessly. Is it possible to limit the upload and download speeds of each wireless client? i.e. can I set it so they can only download at a speed somewhat lower than the maximum speed?
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Posted: Fri Dec 05, 2008 20:49 Post subject:
The ability to limiit bandwidth to individual users is one of the significant differences between the paid version (sold at the dd-wrt store) and the 'make a donation' version that most of us are using. _________________ Warning: I'm "out of my element!"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MjYJ7zZ9BRw&NR=1
I have an Asus WL-520GU and have enabled USB printing by doing some various things and enabling a script when I set up the router with DD-WRT and it works fine, but I think I needed a special firmware version, not sure exactly but it was unique I think. Do the Pay versions of DD-WRT still enable USB printing?
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Posted: Sat Dec 06, 2008 1:09 Post subject:
You would be running Newd_mini_Usb.bin on that router. I am not sure how the store works. You are likely running one of the Beta builds. An official SP2 is likely right around the corner. I expect that you can get that when it comes out. But if you need one now, you should contact Brainslayer and see. _________________ Warning: I'm "out of my element!"
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Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2008 14:29 Post subject:
ok so does this mean the QOS settings are bogus then in the version I have? (unpaid) _________________ Buffalo WHR G54S * V24 SP2 1/1/09
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Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2008 14:35 Post subject:
I'll look into that, thanks. I guess I was thinking of "mac priority" in the qos settings. Not sure exactly what that is, but it looked like it might help something by individual mac settings. _________________ Buffalo WHR G54S * V24 SP2 1/1/09
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Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2008 14:56 Post subject:
kb9klc wrote:
I'll look into that, thanks. I guess I was thinking of "mac priority" in the qos settings. Not sure exactly what that is, but it looked like it might help something by individual mac settings.
I stopped using the traditional QoS stuff a while ago. The built-in TCP-vegas congestion control workd real nice and I use the IP tables scripts from the generator for specific devices (my VoiP, etc) where priority is needed. I limit bandwidth on several devices as well as control priorities with this tool
Posted: Wed May 06, 2009 22:19 Post subject: Bandwidth for Individual Users
Did a Google search for the text below and received almost 3000 pages. It is not feasible to check each one of these links for one that has a download link for the WRT54G Script Generator. A direct link to download this script would be helpful.
dellsweig wrote:
There is a free and VERY effective method to limit bandwidth up or down as well as connections on a client basis (wired or wireless).
Do a google for
#--------------------------------------------
#WRT54 Script Generator
#(C) 2006-2007 Robert "Robson" Mytkowski
#--------------------------------------------
This GUI based program generates the IP Tables scripts which you cut and paste into your firewall scripts window in DD-WRT.
I think there is a link and useful information in this thread:
http://www.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=48609 _________________ SIG:
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I was able to setup some bandwidth limiting rules per IP (i.e. ip 192.168.1.2 can use max of 5kb for upload) using sp1 firmware. Basically I was using WRT54 Script Generator v1.02 by Robert "Robson" Mytkowski, generated scripts by this tool need to be modified as explained in http://www.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?p=205559&highlight=#205559 and then they can be copied to a router script screen. I haven't tested if this approach works on sp2 yet.