Looking for a way to control a computers connection to the internet

swingking

I have a desktop that's connected to a netopia router through ethernet. I also have a laptop connected to the same network using wireless

Is there a way to turn off the ethernet connection to the router but still keep the wireless connection

I'm running very heavy downloading on the desktop but this limits my bandwidth. I need a way to turn off this ethernet connection remotely from the laptop that'll allow me to use my full bandwith.

(mods feel free to move post, not too sure where to post this inquiry)

RoyalMarine

you could use your laptop to disconnect the computer from the router.

or you could use a remote program like network monitor pro.

Moriarty

Moved to Nets/Comms.

Webmonkey

I'm sure you can do MAC filtering to block the PC - I amn't familier with the router though. Have you had a look around in the router's control panel?

swingking

Im using a netopia router 3347

I have mac address setup but for some reason this is done through wireless and not ethernet connection

Any ideas what menu I need to go in to to do that