Need help with a network setup.

[Dantrag]

Ok so, I've got a ADSL connection on my main system which is shared by 2 other computers. ((adsl modem > usb > network cable > switch > 2 PC's))

I would like to beable to split the connection up, like say the main pc is seen as admin and the 2 others can only use 56kbps and have a limit of 2gb bandwith a month. how could I setup something like that up/what would I need?

thanks ^^

 

[fastco]

You can use software like Sygate Office Network or this , never used it personally but if you don't want to set up a seperate server then software is probably the way to go.

 

[Dantrag]

You can use software like Sygate Office Network or this , never used it personally but if you don't want to set up a seperate server then software is probably the way to go.

Thanks, the softperfect tool looks nice. I'll figure out how to use it later.
more idea's welcome, and free software is allways better.

 

[DelJo63]

a network like

isp -- modem -- sysA ---router -- other_systems(b,c,...)
​

will allow your bandwith control via sysA, but requires sysA to always be running.
It also allows a firewall in sysA to protect all down stream systems.
(but each still requires anti-virus software). Lastly, sysA will degrade in
performance and impact network performance per se.

A network like

isp -- modem -- router --- all_other_systems​

would allow independent operation, need separate FW/AV software and not be bandwidth controlled.

N.B:- a router rather than a switch is most desirable, as the systems can be
conf'd using DHCP rather than manual settings.