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    Is there any way to monitor my internet usage?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by daniel_g, Jun 4, 2008.

  1. daniel_g

    daniel_g Notebook Consultant

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    I read that some ISP want to set limits on how much data per month their consumers can use:
    http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20080603...internet_dc;_ylt=AsF3x8zm6QVVyJrKfMNV6MFk24cA

    So if something like that ever happens in my area, at least I want to be ready and know if I'm going over the limit or not. Since mine is not the only computer in my network, then I would have to monitor the traffic between the router and the modem(or between modem and ISP). Any way to do that?
     
    daniel_g, Jun 4, 2008
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  2. flipfire

    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    It can be done computer side and possibly router side (check the router page)

    Theres a few bandwidth programs like netlimiter
     
    flipfire, Jun 4, 2008
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    bogart Notebook Evangelist

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    If you have a router with DD-WRT or Tomato firmware installed or another router with SNMP support, you can use MRTG.

    Search for "mrtg" on DD-WRT and LinksysInfo for more help.
     
    bogart, Jun 4, 2008
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