How can I get stats on my network data usage?
I noticed recently that my home external-facing router is showing that a lot of data has been downloaded in the last few days. Everything appears to be secured so I don't think it's anything malicious, and there are certainly activities on the network that will cause a lot of data to be pulled down (downloading digital games, for example).
I'd like to get a better understanding of what is using all of the data: either by device or by "service". By service, I mean a breakdown like:
Netflix used 20Gb
Xbox Live used 30Gb
etc
What options are available for providing insight into data usage across the whole of the network? I'd consider inexpensive hardware or software.
networking
asked Mar 22 '14 at 19:04
GaryFGaryF
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I noticed recently that my home external-facing router is showing that a lot of data has been downloaded in the last few days. Everything appears to be secured so I don't think it's anything malicious, and there are certainly activities on the network that will cause a lot of data to be pulled down (downloading digital games, for example).
I'd like to get a better understanding of what is using all of the data: either by device or by "service". By service, I mean a breakdown like:
Netflix used 20Gb
Xbox Live used 30Gb
etc
What options are available for providing insight into data usage across the whole of the network? I'd consider inexpensive hardware or software.
networking
asked Mar 22 '14 at 19:04
GaryFGaryF
16217
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I noticed recently that my home external-facing router is showing that a lot of data has been downloaded in the last few days. Everything appears to be secured so I don't think it's anything malicious, and there are certainly activities on the network that will cause a lot of data to be pulled down (downloading digital games, for example).
I'd like to get a better understanding of what is using all of the data: either by device or by "service". By service, I mean a breakdown like:
Netflix used 20Gb
Xbox Live used 30Gb
etc
What options are available for providing insight into data usage across the whole of the network? I'd consider inexpensive hardware or software.
networking
asked Mar 22 '14 at 19:04
GaryFGaryF
16217
I noticed recently that my home external-facing router is showing that a lot of data has been downloaded in the last few days. Everything appears to be secured so I don't think it's anything malicious, and there are certainly activities on the network that will cause a lot of data to be pulled down (downloading digital games, for example).
I'd like to get a better understanding of what is using all of the data: either by device or by "service". By service, I mean a breakdown like:
Netflix used 20Gb
Xbox Live used 30Gb
etc
What options are available for providing insight into data usage across the whole of the network? I'd consider inexpensive hardware or software.
networking
networking
asked Mar 22 '14 at 19:04
GaryFGaryF
16217
asked Mar 22 '14 at 19:04
GaryFGaryF
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asked Mar 22 '14 at 19:04
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asked Mar 22 '14 at 19:04
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The fact that you want to monitor your entire network makes things difficult, if you wanted to monitor just your computers there are a number of free programs (I use Networx), but to add wifi enable devices to the equation makes things more complicated.
First have you checked to see if your router already has monitoring software installed? If it does use that, it will be far simpler and more accurate then other methods. If it doesn't have pre-installed software look into PRTG and SparrowIQ they might do what you want they aren't cheap but they offer a free version (PRTG) or trial (sparrow)
SparrowIQ
PRTG
A method for a more advanced user would be to install a third-party firmware with bandwidth monitoring onto your router, but it voids the warranty and runs the risk of bricking it.
answered Mar 23 '14 at 18:38
niteshadowniteshadow
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When you say third-party firmware, which do you mean? DD-WRT or something else? I'm not adverse to installing custom firmware.
– GaryF
Mar 24 '14 at 7:45
Yeah DD-WRT or similar. It's been some time since I looked into things so I can't really give any recommendations.
– niteshadow
Mar 24 '14 at 8:57
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The fact that you want to monitor your entire network makes things difficult, if you wanted to monitor just your computers there are a number of free programs (I use Networx), but to add wifi enable devices to the equation makes things more complicated.
First have you checked to see if your router already has monitoring software installed? If it does use that, it will be far simpler and more accurate then other methods. If it doesn't have pre-installed software look into PRTG and SparrowIQ they might do what you want they aren't cheap but they offer a free version (PRTG) or trial (sparrow)
SparrowIQ
PRTG
A method for a more advanced user would be to install a third-party firmware with bandwidth monitoring onto your router, but it voids the warranty and runs the risk of bricking it.
answered Mar 23 '14 at 18:38
niteshadowniteshadow
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When you say third-party firmware, which do you mean? DD-WRT or something else? I'm not adverse to installing custom firmware.
– GaryF
Mar 24 '14 at 7:45
Yeah DD-WRT or similar. It's been some time since I looked into things so I can't really give any recommendations.
– niteshadow
Mar 24 '14 at 8:57
add a comment |
The fact that you want to monitor your entire network makes things difficult, if you wanted to monitor just your computers there are a number of free programs (I use Networx), but to add wifi enable devices to the equation makes things more complicated.
First have you checked to see if your router already has monitoring software installed? If it does use that, it will be far simpler and more accurate then other methods. If it doesn't have pre-installed software look into PRTG and SparrowIQ they might do what you want they aren't cheap but they offer a free version (PRTG) or trial (sparrow)
SparrowIQ
PRTG
A method for a more advanced user would be to install a third-party firmware with bandwidth monitoring onto your router, but it voids the warranty and runs the risk of bricking it.
answered Mar 23 '14 at 18:38
niteshadowniteshadow
12327
When you say third-party firmware, which do you mean? DD-WRT or something else? I'm not adverse to installing custom firmware.
– GaryF
Mar 24 '14 at 7:45
Yeah DD-WRT or similar. It's been some time since I looked into things so I can't really give any recommendations.
– niteshadow
Mar 24 '14 at 8:57
add a comment |
The fact that you want to monitor your entire network makes things difficult, if you wanted to monitor just your computers there are a number of free programs (I use Networx), but to add wifi enable devices to the equation makes things more complicated.
First have you checked to see if your router already has monitoring software installed? If it does use that, it will be far simpler and more accurate then other methods. If it doesn't have pre-installed software look into PRTG and SparrowIQ they might do what you want they aren't cheap but they offer a free version (PRTG) or trial (sparrow)
SparrowIQ
PRTG
A method for a more advanced user would be to install a third-party firmware with bandwidth monitoring onto your router, but it voids the warranty and runs the risk of bricking it.
answered Mar 23 '14 at 18:38
niteshadowniteshadow
12327
The fact that you want to monitor your entire network makes things difficult, if you wanted to monitor just your computers there are a number of free programs (I use Networx), but to add wifi enable devices to the equation makes things more complicated.
First have you checked to see if your router already has monitoring software installed? If it does use that, it will be far simpler and more accurate then other methods. If it doesn't have pre-installed software look into PRTG and SparrowIQ they might do what you want they aren't cheap but they offer a free version (PRTG) or trial (sparrow)
SparrowIQ
PRTG
A method for a more advanced user would be to install a third-party firmware with bandwidth monitoring onto your router, but it voids the warranty and runs the risk of bricking it.
answered Mar 23 '14 at 18:38
niteshadowniteshadow
12327
answered Mar 23 '14 at 18:38
niteshadowniteshadow
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answered Mar 23 '14 at 18:38
niteshadowniteshadow
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answered Mar 23 '14 at 18:38
niteshadowniteshadow
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When you say third-party firmware, which do you mean? DD-WRT or something else? I'm not adverse to installing custom firmware.
– GaryF
Mar 24 '14 at 7:45
Yeah DD-WRT or similar. It's been some time since I looked into things so I can't really give any recommendations.
– niteshadow
Mar 24 '14 at 8:57
add a comment |
When you say third-party firmware, which do you mean? DD-WRT or something else? I'm not adverse to installing custom firmware.
– GaryF
Mar 24 '14 at 7:45
Yeah DD-WRT or similar. It's been some time since I looked into things so I can't really give any recommendations.
– niteshadow
Mar 24 '14 at 8:57
When you say third-party firmware, which do you mean? DD-WRT or something else? I'm not adverse to installing custom firmware.
– GaryF
Mar 24 '14 at 7:45
When you say third-party firmware, which do you mean? DD-WRT or something else? I'm not adverse to installing custom firmware.
– GaryF
Mar 24 '14 at 7:45
Yeah DD-WRT or similar. It's been some time since I looked into things so I can't really give any recommendations.
– niteshadow
Mar 24 '14 at 8:57
Yeah DD-WRT or similar. It's been some time since I looked into things so I can't really give any recommendations.
– niteshadow
Mar 24 '14 at 8:57
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