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Old 06-24-2003
Bob Tennent
 
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Default Re: throttling network access

On Mon, 23 Jun 2003 19:51:46 +0000, nunya wrote:

>> My son accesses the network via my IP-masquerading Linux box. He uses
>> something called e-mule which results in continuous heavy loading of
>> our cable connection to the internet. How, apart from cutting him off
>> completely, can I throttle his access so I can get some packets in or
>> out?


> What is your current network setup?


Linux box with 2 NICs, one to a cable modem, the other to a hub into
which two other computers connect. The Linux box uses IP-masquerading to
forward packets to/from the other computers from/to the internet.

Bob T.
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