Thu Mar 21, 2013 11:39 pm
Hi, it will achieve the same effect, but I wouldn't say that it was the correct way to manage things.
The best method would be in the gateway router, and/or further control at the AP. That's where you will achieve the best bandwidth distribution control.
I use localised control ie simple queues in the client device for regulating their service when they maybe start to download stuff that would, if left unchecked cause disruption to the rest of the network.. ie p2p filesharing.
I would recommend that you keep it that way, else it may get too complicated and difficult to manage.
qos by either simple queue or queue tree +pcq in gateway both type of service and customer type (service catagory)
simple queues in their cpe switched on and off by scripts to control p2p maybe during the daytime.
EG. I use layer7 protocol bit-torrent checks and port control etc.
others may have entirely different views, but this way works for me.