How to Monitor Internet Usage & Bandwidth

You can track your bandwith and Internet usage.

The ability to monitor Internet usage and bandwidth can help ensure you are getting what you pay for from your Internet provider. Many providers promise fast connections and great download speeds. Network monitoring utilities can measure and track actual performance.

Instructions

Restart modem

1. Unplug your modem and wait 10 seconds before powering it up again. Rebooting your modem can nullify some speed problems and ensure the readings you get reflect the connection at its best.

2. Download a program that can monitor Internet usage and bandwidth. There are several options on the Internet, including BitMeter, Analog X, and iTraffic Monitor. These free programs provide an easy way to receive detailed information regarding Internet usage and bandwidth immediately.

3. Run the program that you have installed on your system. It will display readings of your Internet usage, bandwidth, speed and more. Browse through the different statistics. Click on the tabs and options in the program to assess different aspects of your connection's performance.

References

• Digital Inspiration: Monitor your Internet Speed and Bandwidth Usage in Real-Time with BitMeter
• Simple Help: How to monitor your Internet bandwidth usage in Windows
• Internet Techies: Monitor The Internet Usage And Bandwidth On Your Computer

Resources

• BitMeter
• Analog X
• iTraffic Monitor