Can you limit/assign the bandwith of a computer on your network?

[vo]

I have basic DSL and about 4 computers on the network. It's fine for normal net activity but whenever my SO want to down load or stream a movie, everything slow to a halt to every one else.
Can I just specify a limit on that computer so it would not slow everyone down? I search around but could not put my finger on it.
TIA

 

[yinan]

It is called QoS and yes you can do it. But it would still slow everything down for everyone else if you are trying to stream. A better solution would be a bigger pipe.

 

[JackMDS]

You can curb downloads, but if you play with the stream, then what is going to happened to the movie?

Technology is Not a "verbal play", if you do not have what is needed (FIOS, as oppose to basic DSL) there is always limitations.