Control Roommates' Bandwidth

2008-10-11 14:04:13

#1

mtb0minime: minimember; +2,418|6921

One of my roommates finally decided to install BitTorrent, and he even installed it on another roommate's computer, too. I was able to game fine before, with very rare spikes when everyone in the place was going on YouTube at the same time or something. But now I'm unable to game at all with at least one of them using torrents at any time.

Is there a way I could limit their bandwidth, while retaining mine?

And I'm sure I could get on their computers when they're gone and turn on the limits on the torrent program, but they could just as well change it back.

2008-10-11 14:06:25

#2

TheDonkey: Eat my bearrrrrrrrrrr, Tonighttt; +163|5984|Vancouver, BC, Canada

What router?

If it's a WRT54G enable and configure QoS, is that doesn't work, install DD-WRT on it, it has a more powerful QoS

2008-10-11 14:12:24

#3

mtb0minime: minimember; +2,418|6921

It's a Netgear CG814WGv2.

Also, I know next-to-nothing about routers, networking, etc. so I have no idea what QoS is or DD-WRT.

2008-10-11 14:19:07

#4

OrangeHound: Busy doing highfalutin adminy stuff ...; +1,335|6916|Washington DC

I realize this is a lost art in today's society ... but ... have you spoken to your roommates about this?* At least, that seems like a good first step before you go all passive aggressive.

_{* Requires no technical knowledge.}

2008-10-11 14:20:29

#5

FatherTed: xD; +3,936|6767|so randum

OrangeHound wrote:
I realize this is a lost art in today's society ... but ... have you spoken to your roommates about this? At least, that seems like a good first step before you go all passive aggressive.

This, just talk to him. Ask him if he can just do downloads after lights out, with the benefit to you of better gaming, and to him of increased speeds.

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2008-10-11 14:30:31

#6

Nessie09: I "fix" things; +107|6937|The Netherlands

Tell him to limit the upload speed. This will reduce lag alot, and he probably would be willing to do that.

2008-10-11 14:46:11

#7

mtb0minime: minimember; +2,418|6921

FatherTed wrote:
OrangeHound wrote:
I realize this is a lost art in today's society ... but ... have you spoken to your roommates about this? At least, that seems like a good first step before you go all passive aggressive.
This, just talk to him. Ask him if he can just do downloads after lights out, with the benefit to you of better gaming, and to him of increased speeds.

I was going to do this anyway, just not right away. I feel bad because there have been a few other things that have been bothering me as well, and I've talked to them about it. I just don't want to seem like a constant whiner.

2008-10-11 14:49:39

#8

OrangeHound: Busy doing highfalutin adminy stuff ...; +1,335|6916|Washington DC

mtb0minime wrote:
FatherTed wrote:
OrangeHound wrote:
I realize this is a lost art in today's society ... but ... have you spoken to your roommates about this? At least, that seems like a good first step before you go all passive aggressive.
This, just talk to him. Ask him if he can just do downloads after lights out, with the benefit to you of better gaming, and to him of increased speeds.
I was going to do this anyway, just not right away. I feel bad because there have been a few other things that have been bothering me as well, and I've talked to them about it. I just don't want to seem like a constant whiner.

I think it is a healthy thing in roommate situations to have a monthly "meeting" where you can air out complaints that you might have with one another ... figure out solutions ... divide house chores, etc.

We do this in my family, by the way. It gives the kids an opportunity to even talk about things mom & dad are doing that annoy them.

2008-10-11 14:52:51

#9

Jenspm: penis; +1,716|6999|St. Andrews / Oslo

OrangeHound wrote:
mtb0minime wrote:
FatherTed wrote:
This, just talk to him. Ask him if he can just do downloads after lights out, with the benefit to you of better gaming, and to him of increased speeds.
I was going to do this anyway, just not right away. I feel bad because there have been a few other things that have been bothering me as well, and I've talked to them about it. I just don't want to seem like a constant whiner.
I think it is a healthy thing in roommate situations to have a monthly "meeting" where you can air out complaints that you might have with one another ... figure out solutions ... divide house chores, etc.

We do this in my family, by the way. It gives the kids an opportunity to even talk about things mom & dad are doing that annoy them.

lol, family meetings. I'm so glad I'm done with that stuff

edit - and why am I not surprised?

Last edited by Jenspm (2008-10-11 14:58:24)

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2008-10-11 15:04:28

#10

Zimmer: Un Moderador; +1,688|7023|Scotland

Tell them to fuck off and get rapidshare. So they can download whatever shit they want in a few minutes and leave in peace. That way you can have alloted time slots.

2008-10-11 15:25:30

#11

OrangeHound: Busy doing highfalutin adminy stuff ...; +1,335|6916|Washington DC

Jenspm wrote:
OrangeHound wrote:
mtb0minime wrote:

I was going to do this anyway, just not right away. I feel bad because there have been a few other things that have been bothering me as well, and I've talked to them about it. I just don't want to seem like a constant whiner.
I think it is a healthy thing in roommate situations to have a monthly "meeting" where you can air out complaints that you might have with one another ... figure out solutions ... divide house chores, etc.

We do this in my family, by the way. It gives the kids an opportunity to even talk about things mom & dad are doing that annoy them.

lol, family meetings. I'm so glad I'm done with that stuff

edit - and why am I not surprised?

My wife makes me go to them ...

But, seriously, it does seem to give the kids a grievance venue.

2008-10-11 15:35:28

#12

Jenspm: penis; +1,716|6999|St. Andrews / Oslo

Look at the bright side: In a few years, you won't have to call them in to a meeting to get them to complain

2008-10-11 15:51:28

#13

Scorpion0x17: can detect anyone's visible post count...; +691|7033|Cambridge (UK)

Jenspm wrote:
OrangeHound wrote:
mtb0minime wrote:

I was going to do this anyway, just not right away. I feel bad because there have been a few other things that have been bothering me as well, and I've talked to them about it. I just don't want to seem like a constant whiner.
I think it is a healthy thing in roommate situations to have a monthly "meeting" where you can air out complaints that you might have with one another ... figure out solutions ... divide house chores, etc.

We do this in my family, by the way. It gives the kids an opportunity to even talk about things mom & dad are doing that annoy them.

lol, family meetings. I'm so glad I'm done with that stuff

edit - and why am I not surprised?

I was thinking exactly the same (as your edit, that is)...

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