As more Internet service providers impose bandwidth caps on accounts, you may want to control or restrict Internet usage to certain times of the day and to certain applications. Many major router manufacturers provide the means to control Internet usage with the “Quality of Service (QoS)” or “Internet Access Policy” features. With QoS enabled, you can manually control upstream bandwidth for certain devices, or even prioritize certain computers and applications more than others. To restrict Internet usage to a certain period of time and to particular websites and applications, utilize the router’s Internet Access Policy, if available. Tips Writer Bio