Run UO Server Question

[Khaybel]

in a future update is it possible to add a feature to the server where you could specify how much bandwidth both send and recieve could be used by the server?

aka if your on a cable modem, or a t1, and only want so much of your bandwidth used by the server? kinda like a cap, but not block players, just evenly spread the bandwidth out based on how many accounts are active?

[Rooster2]

RunUO requires a minimum amount of bandwidth per player connected. I cannot see a need for this myself, but if you really want to pursue it, you could look into a bandwidth limiting software application (search google / yahoo / wherever) to do something similar. If you run to the point where you are actually hosting more players than you have bandwidth for (congradulations, first of all, there's only what, 2 or 3 that might fall into that catagory) I think I can speak in advance for your players by saying they would probably rather you cap the max number of players, or get a faster connection. No one is going to want to lag because you are +1 to the max upload speed of your connection...

[SoulStone]

There is an excellent program that can do this job: NetLimiter ($29.95). Quoting its developers:

NetLimiter is an ultimate internet traffic control and monitoring tool designed for Win98/Win98 SE, WinME, Win2000 and WinXP. You can use NetLimiter to set download/upload transfer rate limits for applications or even single connection and monitor their internet traffic.
Along with this unique feature, Netlimiter offers comprehensive set of internet statistical tools. It includes real-time traffic measurement and long-term per-application internet traffic statistics

I use it mainly to prevent IE from consuming all my bandwidth when I need to download something from my server. 8)


SoulStone.

[David]

It seems like someone submitted a script or a FAQ on limiting the number of Players that can connect at any one time. That would serve the same purpose but without causing lag for everyone else. Normally I would search and post a link, but with the forums acting up as they are, I'll leave that up to you.