Re: Blocking Limewire/P2P apps Upload Only

[nick <nick () mobilia it>]

Sam Munro wrote:
> Hi List,
>
> Is there a way I can block the likes of limewire uploading (without
> blocking d/l) at a network level preferably via a filter rule on the
> router or server s/w in a home network environment.
>
> The problem I have is ppl on the network forget to close limewire and
> leave their machines on and of course this gobbles up all the
> bandwidth. I have successfully implemented a rule to block limewire
> altogether at the router but this does not go down to well with my
> users!
>
> Many thanks,
>
> Sam
Why not get a bandwidth/QoS control device (you can even build one with 
a linux box if you so desire) and limit the amount of upload bandwidth 
they can use? There are small programs that can be installed in linux 
firewalls, there are also dedicated devices to do this..

The options only depend on what you're most comfortable with.

The nice thing about QoS controls is that you can say, other traffic 
gets priority, but if there is no other traffic, limewire can use all 
available bandwidth.