blocking router ports

pockypocky · 12-24-2006, 12:18 PM

is there any way to block or limit the connection speed/bandwidth of a single port in a linksys cable/DSL router? it has 4 port switch. thx

LA1 · 12-24-2006, 03:58 PM

what is the model #, ?. Most routers that have a firewall automatically block all inbound ports. Have you had a look around inside your router ? do you see the mention of a firewall. If not you will need to maybe get a software firewall for your pc.

pockypocky · 12-24-2006, 06:53 PM

ok, the problem is that, ermm, i wanna block my bro from playing XBL when i play on the PC, hehe, but i dont wanna unplug the cable. I know u can decrease the bandwith usage in a PC, but how to do that on a router?

LA1 · 12-26-2006, 09:23 AM

what is the router model # ?

12-24-2006, 12:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
pockypocky Newb Techie Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 8	blocking router ports is there any way to block or limit the connection speed/bandwidth of a single port in a linksys cable/DSL router? it has 4 port switch. thx

12-24-2006, 03:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
LA1 Super Techie Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 423	what is the model #, ?. Most routers that have a firewall automatically block all inbound ports. Have you had a look around inside your router ? do you see the mention of a firewall. If not you will need to maybe get a software firewall for your pc. __________________

12-26-2006, 09:23 AM	#4 (permalink)
LA1 Super Techie Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 423	what is the router model # ? __________________

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12-24-2006, 06:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
pockypocky Newb Techie Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 8	ok, the problem is that, ermm, i wanna block my bro from playing XBL when i play on the PC, hehe, but i dont wanna unplug the cable. I know u can decrease the bandwith usage in a PC, but how to do that on a router?