Any software router that will let me control/monitor bandwith?

[Torghn]

I'd prefer a linux based router, but willing to work with any that will let me do this. Also, the router will be plugged into a switch, that will also have a WAP in it so monitoring by MAC would be preferable.

 

[gaidin123]

Go to http://www.lartc.org for the Linux Advanced Routing HOWTO. This is the only full featured free traffic shaping software that I know of. It's complex but you can do some basic stuff pretty easily from their cookbook examples and scripts that are available from freshmeat.net.

I'm not sure if it can filter and shape based on MAC but I would guess that it can either natively or if you mark the packets in iptables.

Good luck!
Gaidin

 

[Torghn]

That is pretty complex stuff, looks like it's going to take some time to figure this one out. Thanks for the link.

If any one else has some input I'd appriceate it as well.

 

[L3Guy]

Check out the NetScreen router/firewall. Its ASIC based, and the smallest one supports 10 VPN tunnels, traffic shaping, true firewall and basic routing. Not cheep at $400 or so, but its purpose built for just the sort of thing you mentioned.
I also don't have much experience with them. I am working on getting one for the lab.

I know this isn't exactly what you ask for, but it might be worth a look.
Netscreen web site.

HTH

Doug

 

[Torghn]

Yeah, those NetScreen routers would work perfectly, but they are a little out of my price range. I know entry level hardware can't do what I'm looking for. I was hopeing I could find some software that would do it.

 

[JackMDS]

D-Link DES-5664TX 64-Port 10/100Mbps Managed Switches for a low $1100 shipped free (Usually sold for $2279).