Blocking torrentfiles WRT54G v5.1

Heya all. I've surfed on this forum for some time now, without actually finding a solution to my problem; torrent downloading is causing severe latency in both internet surfing and online gaming. Although i have tried setting QoS to give these applications the highest priority, it doesent seem to be helping. And trust me, i have tried many different solutions, without succes. I was therefore wondering if someone could make a small guide on how to set up QoS or other elements of the WRT54G v5.1 to restrict or completely ban these torrent files, so i can enjoy a latency-free online experience? I would be extremely grateful for any help i can get! Sincerely, Ognjen A.

HUH??? If you dont want to download torrents then dont? Hows that? lol
OK now seriously Im assuming someone else is doing the downloading and your trying to block or restrict them. If someone is downloading a torrent file chances are that program they are using is set to make use of all available bandwidth. When you decide you want to play a game QOS or not the torrent prgram isnt going to give that bandwidth up. you need to physically shut that program down. Gaming and downloading torrents or any other P2P program are going to fight for bandwidth.
Help fight lag! Wire up that gaming machine!!!!!

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