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Title: which wifi device is using my bandwidth??
Post by: c4e on February 06, 2015, 04:01:35 pm
I've just changed ISP's. We now have a 50% increase in speed  but also the  bandwidth is getting devoured a lot quicker.
Is there a program that will let me know the usage of devices connected to my WIFI?
I have a Telstra Gateway TG797 (I think)

cheers

c4e
Title: Re: which wifi device is using my bandwidth??
Post by: PassIt2Carrots on February 06, 2015, 04:12:09 pm
Stop watching porn too many adverts!
Title: Re: which wifi device is using my bandwidth??
Post by: c4e on February 06, 2015, 04:13:21 pm
Not asking about personal experiences XXXarrots
Title: Re: which wifi device is using my bandwidth??
Post by: PassIt2Carrots on February 06, 2015, 04:16:35 pm
Not asking about personal experiences XXXarrots

Have to say that was a great comeback! :))
Title: Re: which wifi device is using my bandwidth??
Post by: LP on February 06, 2015, 04:51:31 pm
Top culprits;

Children
XBox
Children
Playstation
Children
Any Apple device.
Children
Virus/Trojan/PUP/Malware
Title: Re: which wifi device is using my bandwidth??
Post by: c4e on February 06, 2015, 04:58:38 pm
Probably more Apple devices. Pretty sure Playstations don't really use that much, even if you are host
Did you mention children?
Title: Re: which wifi device is using my bandwidth??
Post by: LP on February 06, 2015, 05:13:32 pm
Probably more Apple devices. Pretty sure Playstations don't really use that much, even if you are host
Did you mention children?

Telstra?

TG797n broadband gateway for the NBN I presume?

Are you using VOIP?

I presume you have tried turning your Apples off one at a time and monitoring the results!
Title: Re: which wifi device is using my bandwidth??
Post by: LP on February 06, 2015, 05:16:34 pm
There are programs like Wireshark you can use, but you need to know how to drive it and it's not something easily taught.

Sell the children is a great solution, reduces your overhead and puts immediate cash in your pocket!
Title: Re: which wifi device is using my bandwidth??
Post by: ItsOurTime on February 06, 2015, 06:04:23 pm
Your router will be able to tell you.

Enable usage reports on it (by device/ip address)

Google something like: enable usage report for <whatever router brand/model you have>
Title: Re: which wifi device is using my bandwidth??
Post by: cookie2 on February 06, 2015, 08:07:50 pm
C4E I came across this on my web travels, may be of use?

http://www.howtogeek.com/192654/how-to-monitor-your-internet-bandwidth-usage-and-avoid-exceeding-data-caps/