it seems like eversince my brother got a new computer my online games are lagging and his is just fine, his sucking out more internet outta the router then me , my games are lagging and i need like somekinda softwere to controll that 50% goes him and 50% to me and i have control over the router control panel but i couldn't find anything there.
- i use a d-link 604 model .windows xp pro
2006-12-25 05:34:07 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
Some routers do allow you to control the bandwith going to the unit. You cannot control wireless of course. The problem you may have is that your bandwith may not be high from your isp. Added to the fact that your brother may have certain progrmas like instant messengars or aol that take up bandwith. Most routers are factory set to auto bandwith and will give more bandwith to the computer that asks for it.
2006-12-25 05:45:07 · answer #1 · answered by logan 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
if this router is a wireless type, the gaming computer shouldnt have the wireless card. it will cause it to lag. the best bet is to have the computer hardwired to the router...an actual cable hookup direct to the router from the computer. u could also get a 2 prong plug to plug into the modem, 1 cable to the gaming computer direct to the modem, and the other to the router and ur bud could use the wireless card easy.
2006-12-25 05:46:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I checked the D-Link website for both versions of the 604. the 4-port switch is unmanaged so you can not allocate bandwidth to the LAN ports. the firmware upgrades that are offered would have no effect on what you are looking to accomplish.
what kind of system do you have ? and your brothers?
2006-12-25 08:33:46 · answer #3 · answered by lv_consultant 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At this point, I would try contacting the router makers.
2006-12-25 05:36:15 · answer #4 · answered by bz_sage_sedotes 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check your pc see if you can adjust it. we share a xbox and pc so we had to set xbox to use only a certain speed so it wouldnt kill pc. i think on the pc it has a panel to also set usage.
2006-12-25 05:40:57 · answer #5 · answered by j_ardinger 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u cannot control the bandwidth
2006-12-25 05:35:27 · answer #6 · answered by snow l 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋