Network bandwidth allocation/monitoring

Shaolinfist · 03-18-2008, 08:37 PM

Hi there Forum! I have just setup a wireless network with my neighbour to share our internet connection and files, but I would like to setup a bandwidth allocator to distribute the available bandwidth and also to monitor the amount each user has downloaded, as we have a monthly allowance. Does anybody know any free software that I can use to do these jobs? Or is it possible to do this with the software provided on the router? (we have a BTHomeHub).
Thanks for any help.

johnwill · 03-19-2008, 05:20 PM

I doubt you'll get the router to do that, and I don't know of any router that will actually monitor the throughput, though there might be one.

I'd suggest sending an email to various router manufacturing companies and ask if they have a product that will solve your issue.

Shaolinfist · 03-21-2008, 08:14 PM

But im sure there is sortware that can do the job for me, only i dont seem to be able to find any good ones for the bandwidth allocation. Ive found one decent program for bandwidth monitoring, called Bandwidth Monitor Pro, but it is only free for 30 days. So can anyone help with the bandwidth allocator?? I know it can be done......
Cheers

03-18-2008, 08:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
Shaolinfist Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 38 OS: XP	Network bandwidth allocation/monitoring Hi there Forum! I have just setup a wireless network with my neighbour to share our internet connection and files, but I would like to setup a bandwidth allocator to distribute the available bandwidth and also to monitor the amount each user has downloaded, as we have a monthly allowance. Does anybody know any free software that I can use to do these jobs? Or is it possible to do this with the software provided on the router? (we have a BTHomeHub). Thanks for any help. __________________ "Through reciting and reciting the Buddha’s name we attain perfect enlightenment; we eventually realize this that the phenomenal world is actually a creation of the mind." Wong Kiew Kit , Sukahavati: Western Paradise

03-19-2008, 05:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 29,773 OS: XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: Network bandwidth allocation/monitoring I doubt you'll get the router to do that, and I don't know of any router that will actually monitor the throughput, though there might be one. I'd suggest sending an email to various router manufacturing companies and ask if they have a product that will solve your issue. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

03-21-2008, 08:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
Shaolinfist Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 38 OS: XP	Re: Network bandwidth allocation/monitoring But im sure there is sortware that can do the job for me, only i dont seem to be able to find any good ones for the bandwidth allocation. Ive found one decent program for bandwidth monitoring, called Bandwidth Monitor Pro, but it is only free for 30 days. So can anyone help with the bandwidth allocator?? I know it can be done...... Cheers __________________ "Through reciting and reciting the Buddha’s name we attain perfect enlightenment; we eventually realize this that the phenomenal world is actually a creation of the mind." Wong Kiew Kit , Sukahavati: Western Paradise