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Discussion topic: Contention/traffic shaping

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This message was authored by Markyteee This message was authored by: Markyteee

Contention/traffic shaping

My daughter uses our Sky wi-fi for gaming, and her boyfriend now spends a lot of time here and also uses the same connection for gaming at the same time. It's not uncommon for them to be online, whilst also watching Netflix/YouTube on a separate device.

 

Is there a simple way of assigning a portion of the bandwidth for their gaming use, to protect my own bandwidth? I know ISPs used to be able to 'traffic shape'. I need to guarantee a level of bandwidth for my work use which can include video calls etc so needs some form of guarantee of service.

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This message was authored by TechmanagerMal This message was authored by: TechmanagerMal

Re: Contention/traffic shaping

@Markyteee 

 

Not with a Sky Hub, search for 3rd party routers to find suggestions.

Passing on the tips I have learned in over 24 years as a more than satisfied Sky customer.



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This message was authored by Markyteee This message was authored by: Markyteee

Re: Contention/traffic shaping

Thanks @TechmanagerMal  - I feared as much!

This message was authored by jamesn123 This message was authored by: jamesn123

Re: Contention/traffic shaping

Posted by a Superuser, not a Sky employee. Find out more

@Markyteee 

Your options would be a 3rd party router with QoS or you could get a completely separate business broadband line installed for your work. 

I am NOT a Sky Employee
Myself & Others offer our time to help others, please be respectful.
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