tolwyn
join:2002-12-30
Beaconsfield, QC | Tool to monitor whole house bandwidth consumption I hope this is the right place to post this... :
I am currently on DSL using a cellpipe router as modem only (dchp disabled), D-Link 825 router plugged into that. From there, I go to a network 5 port switch, with a Linksys router attached to that acting as a wireless bridge to the D-Link. In the house, I've got 5 PCs hooked up via a mix of wired & wireless connections.
Here is the question: Apart from relying on the bandwidth usage tool provided by the Internet provider, is there an easy(ish) way to monitor overall bandwidth usage on my own? The D-Link is a version whih cannot use a 3rd party firmware like tomato, so that is out.
I use Networx on my PC, but I'd rather avoid trying to monitor other instances on other PCs, and then there is the wireless comsumption that is not figured in.
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matt5
join:2001-10-06
Lagrangeville, NY | No it is not the right location (imo).
plug in the linksys where you have the dlink... flash dd-wrt... get nice graphs like I attached.
Not sure if you can do on d-link or what after market support those routers have.
lol damn this month is low... normal month for me like 250+ down. |
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tolwyn
join:2002-12-30
Beaconsfield, QC | I have a spare Linksys , if I plug that directly into the modem and reflash, I guess that would work too? I assume I'm best to monitor directly off the modem.
The other Linksys is situated in the house to provide better wifi coverage, that is it's purpose, so I can't relocate it |
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matt5
join:2001-10-06
Lagrangeville, NY | Na I see no reason you need to do it right off the modem, dd-wrt will monitor the WAN port traffic, that is for all intents and purposes, every but of data traffic you have. I myself know of no way you are going to monitor off the modem so.
Maybe now that you are in the right forum you will have better luck getting answers. |
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tolwyn
join:2002-12-30
Beaconsfield, QC | reply to tolwyn
Thanks, I just figured it would be easier to connect to the modem directly, since i have free ports on it, the D-Link doesn't.
So in theory, if I connected the old Linksys WRT54 to the newer Linksys (which is in bridged mode), wouldn't that be the same as connecting to the D-Link:
Here's how I am presently set up:
Internet --> Modem --> D-Link --> D-Link switch --> Linksys (new) |
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If any of the devices support SNMP monitoring, get MRTG or something similar to get the graphs.
As noted, you want to monitor as close to the cellpipe modem or WAN interface of whatever
device connects to get as accurate a measurement as possible.
Regards |
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 carpRejected
join:2002-10-30 | reply to tolwyn
A cheap PC to use as an NTOP probe? |
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tolwyn
join:2002-12-30
Beaconsfield, QC | So:
Modem --> D-Link --> D-Link switch --> Linksys (new)
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Linksys
WRT54G
w/modded
firmware
would be the way to go? |
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Is one way, yes. The problem I foresee with the setup above is you'd have to put two seperate
monitor stations (for lack of better term), one behind the DLINK and the other behind the Linksys
to catch all traffic going through your internet connection.
Regards |
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 billaustinthey call me Mr. BillPremium,MVM
join:2001-10-13
North Las Vegas, NV
kudos:2 | reply to tolwyn
To get an accurate reading, the monitor needs to be between the modem and the network.
Load the 3rd Party Firmware on the WRT54G and then use it to replace the existing D-Link Router. This will put all the internet traffic through the WAN port that has the ability to measure it.
You could also try signing up for the FCC's ISP monitoring program run by SamKnows. They will provide you with a new router that measures your use. |
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I have faced the problem as you. I need the tool too. |
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bdnhsv
join:2012-01-20
Huntsville, AL | If you use a RRD based tool (MRTG, Cricket, Cacti) you can place the monitoring server anywhere in your network and monitor any SNMP capable device in that network. The closest you will be able to monitor will be the WAN interface of your router (if it's SNMP capable). The SNMP community string of the cable or DSL modem is set by your ISP and they won't tell you what it is. |
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 JohnInSJPremium
join:2003-09-22
San Jose, CA
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You'll need to monitor the usage at whatever single routing device all the traffic goes through. If that device doesn't have any way to do traffic monitoring/accounting, you'll need to insert some device in the chain.
By your description, the D-Link 825 should be the device.
Maybe use this? »www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2347867,00.asp
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have an old PC you can install pfsense on and use as a rotuer/gateway?
if so, use that plus RRD graphs:
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