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English Forums => Zenarmor (Sensei) => Topic started by: dp on October 29, 2021, 05:19:24 am

Title: Lack of demand for packet shaping in Zenarmor(Sensei)
Post by: dp on October 29, 2021, 05:19:24 am

I have been informed that the shaping project is not a priority as there is no demand for it from the community. I find this a bit odd as I see a lot of products on the market to do just this. It would be nice that if you are someone that would like to see true shaping and blocking per segment to please make your voices heard. Commenting here is one way but email them and tell them.

Now when I say shaping I am referring to being able to do things such as limit bandwidth to a network or group of networks. But not just anything but per application. So I can restrict YouTube or video streaming to a set amount in total or per person but not to exceed x amount for the entire group. And at the same time allow the same YouTube traffic to certain host with no restriction. I also want to block applications to some groups but allow it to others. Also prioritize traffic in group A of a certain type or application over traffic in another group.

So it is not simply blocking of an app or things like P2P but creating limits on apps and prioritizing the traffic. To my knowledge There are no shaping plugins for OpnSense.

So please speak up and spread the word. If we are to ever see shaping we need to be heard.

Thanks.

Title: Re: Lack of demand for packet shaping in Zenarmor(Sensei)
Post by: thibodude on November 07, 2021, 07:01:51 pm

I would like to have Zenarmor in my home OPNSENSE too, Application control is very helpfull (I use Sonicwall App. Control under my day to day job) and I couldn't live without it !