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GWN7000 User Manual
Version 1.0.6.28
BANDWIDTH RULES
The bandwidth rule is a GWN7000 feature that allows users to limit bandwidth utilization per SSID or client
(MAC address or IP address).
This option can be configured from the GWN7000 router web UI under
“Bandwidth
Rules”
.
Click
to add a new rule, the following table provides an explanation about different options
for bandwidth rules.
Table 44: Bandwidth Rules
Field
Description
Enable
Enable/Disable the Bandwidth rule.
SSID
Select which SSID will be affected by the bandwidth rule limitation.
Range Constraint
Choose the type of rule to be applied on bandwidth utilization from the
dropdown list, three options are available:
•
All:
Set a bandwidth limitation on the SSID level.
•
MAC:
Set a bandwidth limitation per MAC address.
•
IP Address:
Set a bandwidth limitation per IP address.
MAC
Enter the MAC address of the device to which the limitation will be
applied, this option appears only when MAC type is selected.
IP address
Enter the IP address of the device to which the limitation will be applied,
this option appears only when IP Address type is selected.
Enable Schedule
Enable this option to assign a schedule for the bandwidth rule.
Upstream Rate
Specify the limit for the upload bandwidth using Kbps or Mbps.
Downstream Rate
Specify the limit for the download bandwidth using Kbps or Mbps.
The following figure shows an example of MAC address rule limitation.