This address is called thedefault gateway.
Each router has its own menu system, but the general principle remains the same.
Use the IP address or MAC address of each equipment to control the maximum bandwidth it can use.
In most routers, this feature is calledQuality of Service.
The location of that feature is different depending on router you have.
How to Limit Bandwidth on a Linksys Router
Linksys routers support Quality of Service.
Use the gateway IP you noted above tolog into your home router as administrator.
From the main login screen, dive into the QoS feature by selectingApplications & Gamingfrom the top menu.
In theApplications & Gamingmenu, selectQoSfrom the submenu.
In theQoSmenu, you’ll see a dropdown list underUpstream Bandwidth.
Use it to selectMAC Address.
In the Enter aNamefield, bang out the name of the rig you’re defining bandwidth for.
In theMac Addressfield, jot down the MAC Address you recorded earlier.
You’ll see the unit you’ve configured in theSummarysection.
The instructions below will help you find the QoS menu on the most popular routers.
Next, selectSetup QoS ruleand then selectAdd Priority Rule.
Under thePriority Categorymenu, selectMAC Address.
choose the radio button in the table and underPriority, choose the priority level for that gadget, fromHighesttoLow.
Limit Bandwidth on a TP-Link Router
TP-Link routers use more specific bandwidth controls than other routers.
Instead of a high-to-low setting, define the bandwidth ranges.
SelectBandwidth ControlandRules Liston the menu to the left.
SelectAdd Newto create a new rule.
Set the protocol toboth(TCP and UDP).
Set theEgress Bandwidthmin and max to a portion of your overall upload bandwidth provided by your ISP.
Set theIngress Bandwidthmin and max to a portion of your overall download bandwidth provided by your ISP.
Check your total upload and download bandwidth by performing anonline speed testwith your box.
You get see your gear’s IP address using the sameipconfig /allcommand as earlier in this article.
To limit bandwidth on devices on your internet:
From the main menu, selectAdvancedand then selectTraffic Control.
SelectAddto add a new client rule.
