A novel system for a network of computers to improve quality of services using a combination of a bandwidth mangement tool in a firewall. The present system includes, among other elements, a plurality of computers, which are each coupled to each other to form an internal network of computers (e.g., local...http://www.google.de/patents/US6341309?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6341309 - Firewall system for quality of service management