Zumie
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Re: Bandwidth Limits - Meter
This thread is interesting but my question is the same one the thread originator had. Why doesn't Comcast provide a usage meter in their tools area?
Here's a FREE one. I just started using it, seems pretty good so far.
»www.softperfect.com/products/networx/
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jlivingood
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| said by Zumie :This thread is interesting but my question is the same one the thread originator had. Why doesn't Comcast provide a usage meter in their tools area? Here's a FREE one. I just started using it, seems pretty good so far. » www.softperfect.com/products/networx/32 and 64 bit A meter is in development now.
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said by Zumie :This thread is interesting but my question is the same one the thread originator had. Why doesn't Comcast provide a usage meter in their tools area? Here's a FREE one. I just started using it, seems pretty good so far. » www.softperfect.com/products/networx/32 and 64 bit Bear in mind that that app will only monitor the traffic flows of the computer that it is installed on. If one has a home network, it will need to be installed on all the computers on the LAN. That still doesn't take into account any other internet accessing devices (such as gaming devices) that may be connected to the router. The other caveat is that it will also measure all LAN to LAN traffic as well as LAN to WAN traffic. One is better off with a router capable of being flashed with a third party firmware which can measure the LAN to WAN traffic of all devices connected to the home network. |
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said by jlivingood  :A meter is in development now. Jason Hi Jason. I'm curious as to if this "meter" is an application that will need to be installed on subscriber's computers, or is it server side based ? |
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jlivingood
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| said by EG :said by jlivingood :A meter is in development now. Jason Hi Jason. I'm curious as to if this "meter" is an application that will need to be installed on subscriber's computers, or is it server side based ? Web-based on our servers.
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EG
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sortofageek
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That is terrific news, Jason. Looks to me like Comcast is doing this right. |
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dadkins
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Thank you Jason! |
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felinis
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| If you are a Comcast customer, then you already have a bandwidth monitor - in the free McAfee security package tools:Open Security Center/Tools/Traffic Monitor.
I don't know if this is a new or old feature, but I am amazed that there has been so much fuss about Comcast not supplying a metering solution. Apparently even Comcast doesn't know about it. |
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K Patterson
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Columbus, OH | That monitors the traffic on one computer, not all the traffic from the user's LAN. |
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dadkins
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said by felinis :If you are a Comcast customer, then you already have a bandwidth monitor - in the free McAfee security package tools:Open Security Center/Tools/Traffic Monitor. I don't know if this is a new or old feature, but I am amazed that there has been so much fuss about Comcast not supplying a metering solution. Apparently even Comcast doesn't know about it. ???
I have DU Meter... don't need McAfee!
Would be nice to have something on their end to show WAN traffic only.
... not that I use tons or worried about it, ya know?
D-Link router so Tomato or DD-WRT won't work.
BTW, Welcome to the Comcast HSI forum felinis!
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AARRGGHHH
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Why would DD-WRT not work? I have an older version that doesn't have a bandwidth monitor, but AFAIK, the newest versions do monitor bandwidth usage, from everything that's connected (PCs, Macs, Xbox, PS3, Apple TV, etc...). |
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| said by AARRGGHHH :Why would DD-WRT not work? Because it's not supported by his router. |
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dadkins
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THAT post is when I had a D-Link and DD-WRT does not work on a DI624 REV C router.
Since then, a *GOOD* friend bought me a WRT54G, flashed DD-WRT on it, and sent it to me.
No worries.
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joetaxpayer
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Re: Bandwidth Limits - Meter
Now closing in the end of March, still, no meter. |
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IPPlanMan
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| said by joetaxpayer :Now closing in the end of March, still, no meter. And the beat goes on... |
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dadkins
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said by joetaxpayer :Now closing in the end of March, still, no meter. Meter - schmeter. 
I have a friend who bought a brand new Linksys, flashed DD-WRT on it then sent it to me.
I have a pretty good WAN usage meter.
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| said by dadkins :I have a pretty good WAN usage meter. More than that - you have a good friend.
Me, I have a Linksys BEFSR41 which I believe cannot load Tomato. |
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| said by joetaxpayer :said by dadkins :I have a pretty good WAN usage meter. More than that - you have a good friend. Me, I have a Linksys BEFSR41 which I believe cannot load Tomato. Yep, I'd say he does too! As to your question: Tomato is a small, lean and simple replacement firmware for Linksys' WRT54G/GL/GS, Buffalo WHR-G54S/WHR-HP-G54 and other Broadcom-based routers.
I have a 54GL v1.1 and Tomato works pretty good with it. I'd advice you checking into one of the ones listed. |
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sturmvogel
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1 edit | I have Tomato, too. Works great to keep the usage within the acceptable level, now that we have a clear number to compare to.
Highly recommended. Much better than the CC provided counter.
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