How can i track from my computer the network traffic of all computers on the network?
Cam25
2011-02-09 13:22:45 UTC
I was wondering if it is possible to track network traffic for the whole network from my computer, and how? I seem to be going over my limit and cannot find out why. This is why i need to know what is taking all the bandwidth up.
Six answers:
2011-02-09 16:42:15 UTC
google "bandwidth monitor".
MB800800
2011-02-09 13:55:19 UTC
There are programs called "Sniffers" that will track all of the traffic on a "segment". If your network is all one segment ( no bridges, routers,or switches) you can download one of those and get general statistics. To count traffic on multiple segments you'd need a managed switch.
I have to warn you though, there is a lot of "maintenance" traffic on a typical segment. Without a pretty good understanding of TCP/IP the output will be pretty overwhelming.
Adrian
2011-02-09 15:33:56 UTC
Nope, you can't - simple logic...
Since routers are switches, you do not see all packets. The ONLY device that can see all packets are the routers, or other network devices like Linux firewalls. Only the devices that pass all the traffic have the ability to check or log any of the activity. Your computer does not even see all the network packets, it is impossible unless it is the "router" (not likely...)
adaviel
2011-02-09 13:29:17 UTC
If you are on an open wifi, shared key wifi, or shared network segment like a hub, run something like wireshark. Otherwise you might need to put a hub inline with the upstream port of your router (between the router and modem) and listen there, unelss your switch/router supports mirror ports.
2016-10-27 14:08:56 UTC
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2011-02-09 13:32:44 UTC
Go to 192.168.1.1 using address bar and you should see what is connected in the middle column