Re: Bandwidth speed question (FTP)

From: David Magda (dmagda+trace040127_at_ee.ryerson.ca)
Date: 02/29/04


Date: 29 Feb 2004 10:33:17 -0500


"the clansman" <the_clansman@vidioetron.ca> writes:

> I know how to set the amount of bandwith using IPFW but can it be
> done with FTP?

Have a look at section 7.2.2 ("Pipe Masks") for:

http://www.freebsd-howto.com/HOWTO/Ipfw-HOWTO

You would have to add rules for anything that is coming to/from TCP
ports 21 (ftp) an 22 (ftp-data).

-- 
David Magda <dmagda at ee.ryerson.ca>, http://www.magda.ca/
Because the innovator has for enemies all those who have done well under
the old conditions, and lukewarm defenders in those who may do well 
under the new. -- Niccolo Machiavelli, _The Prince_, Chapter VI


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