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19-02-2012 12:28 PM
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DAK, is there a way for a home user to 'restrict broadband usage'.
i.e. throttle back on peer-to-peer or data streaming.
i.e. throttle back on peer-to-peer or data streaming.
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20-02-2012 10:13 AM
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Some software used for P2P (most torrent software for example) has settings for maximum up & down rates, possibly also time restrictions.
My son uses torrent software for certain (legitimate) game downloads (micro-torrent I believe), I have found the settings to restrict that.
My son uses torrent software for certain (legitimate) game downloads (micro-torrent I believe), I have found the settings to restrict that.
Call me 'w23'
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20-02-2012 10:40 AM
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Depending on your account type you can use the manage my usage tool on the portal to set a cap so that you don't exceed your monthly allowance.
Also using view my usage is a good way of monitoring your usage habits to make sure you don't use too much too quickly if that's what you're worried about.
Also using view my usage is a good way of monitoring your usage habits to make sure you don't use too much too quickly if that's what you're worried about.
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20-02-2012 11:26 AM
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You used to be able to apply blocking using the Surf option: https://portal.plus.net/surf/
I have a feeling this doesn't work these days.
I have a feeling this doesn't work these days.
jelv (a.k.a Spoon Whittler) Why I have left Plusnet (warning: long post!) Broadband: Andrews & Arnold Home::1 (FTTC 80/20) Line rental: Pulse 8 Home Line Rental (£14.40/month) Mobile: iD mobile (£4/month) |
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20-02-2012 12:58 PM
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