[REQ] Software for network monitoring

Discussion in 'Application Software' started by bagwell351, Apr 29, 2017.

  1. bagwell351

    bagwell351 MDL Novice

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    Good evening.

    First of all I need to say that I'm completely noob when it comes to network.
    I created this post because I am looking for a program to monitor which devices are connected on my local network and how much of the internet each one is using.
    Does anyone have a suggestion?

    Obs: if possible a lightweight and executable program xD I do not need details, just how much internet is being used by each device. The ones I found are very heavy, nothing simple and light.

    Thank you very much in advance.

    EDIT: tried to see this acessing my router (TP Link 8901G), found nothing except the devices connected.
     
  2. onetwo3

    onetwo3 MDL Member

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    Hi bagwell351,
    if your router doesnt provide this option, other routers do. you could look into 3rd party router firmware to flash onto yours such as DD-WRT or Tomato. these firmwares have many more options including what you want. some routers come equipped with DD-WRT now also.

    i wouldnt want to install a program on a computer to do this simply because it would widen the attack vector on your network. in a big way IMO since it would be hooked in directly to the network.
     
  3. bagwell351

    bagwell351 MDL Novice

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    I thought it was simple. Install a program and give a few clicks. I think I'll give it up for now.

    Thank you very much for the help.
     
  4. JBenal

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