We recently ordered a NetEqualizer box to allow us to effectively share our internet bandwidth with some of our tenants securely and fairly.
It’s been up and running for a couple of weeks now and I have to say that I’ve been impressed. It’s been very stable, and configuration took minutes.
As soon as the kit was connected (Between the main router and network), it started to show traffic flow and start to shape it.
As soon as our bandwidth hits 80% utilization it starts to put a penalty on certain types of traffic i.e. large downloads, which means that web browsing does not become effected by heavy utilization.
The NetEqualizer allows us to rate limit, we can cap certain tenants to set download \ upload speeds e.g. 2mb, this stops one tenant hogging all the bandwidth.
It’s pre-installed with NTOP for bandwidth reporting, which is useful to show peak usage at certain times of the day.
All in all does exactly what it says on the tin, .
My only criticism is that the fans are loud, but not too much of an issue as its held in our server room.
I’ll keep you informed on how we get on with it.
