if host == 'cluck2':
                        num_clients = 150
                        num_guards = 28 # number of relays (including guards)
                        num_authorities = 2 # will also act as a relay or guard
                        num_exits = 32 # will be used only as an exit
                        num_streams_per_client = 10
                        num_bytes = 20*(2**20)
                    elif host == 'sengler-rpi':
                        num_clients = 24
                        num_guards = 28 # number of relays (including guards)
                        num_authorities = 2 # will also act as a relay or guard
                        num_exits = 32 # will be used only as an exit
                        num_streams_per_client = 8
                        num_bytes = 10*(2**20)
                    elif host is None:
                        num_clients = 10
                        num_guards = 10 # number of relays (including guards)
                        num_authorities = 2 # will also act as a relay or guard
                        num_exits = 12 # will be used only as an exit
                        num_streams_per_client = 5
                        num_bytes = 20*(2**20)