We need to find out exactly which interface your computer is using to connect to the Internet before we can pick the one we need. In Settings you'll have seen a list of network interfaces with tick boxes - all currently checked.
Click OK.įinding the name of your network interface (Windows 7) If not, or if you're unsure, leave it unchecked. If your ISP allows you to download an unlimited amount of data during a certain period of the day, for example between midnight and 8am, then check the Enable box next to 'Don't track between these times'. This varies depending on your ISP and when you signed up to your service - give them a ring if you're unsure. Go down the screen to where it says 'Month Start day' and in the box enter the day of the month that your broadband data usage resets. Make sure there's a tick in the box next to 'Run this program on Windows start up'. To ensure this, right-click on the system tray icon and click Settings.ģ.
The monitor needs to be running all of the time on any computer you want to monitor. Right-click the icon and choose 'Enable IE Flash' and 'Show in MegaBytes (MB)'. in the system tray at the bottom right of your screen when it's running. It's important to remember every computer connected to the Internet in your house will deduct from your monthly data allowance, so you'll need to install the program on each machine.Ģ. To track your usage on Windows we're going to use a free program called ShaPlus Bandwidth Meter. Instead, the following method is intended as a quick, simple and efficient means of tracking your monthly data usage.ġ. Some ways of tracking usage incurred from all devices in the home involve flashing custom firmware on routers - a process that can be time-consuming, complicated and risky. If you download demos, games and updates on your games console, jot down the size of the files or updates in megabytes so you can add them to the final tally. We want to get a clear picture of your desktop usage, so if you download lots using mobile devices, either refrain from doing so for a month or switch to your network's 3G connection rather than your home Wi-Fi. This guide will help you track your data usage on a month-by-month basis on computers and laptops only.
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