Monitor And Meter Internet Traffic; Start The Traffic Meter Without Traffic Restrictions - NETGEAR BR500 User Manual

Monitor and meter Internet traffic

Traffic metering allows you to monitor the volume of Internet traffic that passes through
the router WAN port. With the traffic meter utility, you can set limits for traffic volume,
set a monthly limit, and get a live update of traffic usage.

Start the traffic meter without traffic restrictions

You can monitor the traffic volume without setting a limit on the volume or connection
time.
To start or restart the traffic meter without configuring traffic volume or connection
time restrictions:
1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the
router network.
2. Enter https://www.routerlogin.net.
Your browser might display a security message, which you can ignore. For more
information, see Log in to the local browser interface on page 16.
A login window opens.
3. Enter the router user name and password.
The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified when you set
up your router. If you didn't change the password, enter password. The user name
and password are case-sensitive.
The Dashboard displays.
4. Select ADVANCED > Traffic Meter.
The Traffic Meter page displays.
5. Select the Enable Traffic Meter check box.
By default, no traffic limit is specified and the traffic volume or connection time is
not controlled.
6. In the Traffic Counter section, set the traffic counter to begin at a specific time and
date.
7. To start the traffic counter immediately, click the Restart Counter Now button.
8. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
The Internet Traffic Statistics section helps you to monitor the data traffic. For more
information, see View the Internet traffic volume and statistics on page 114.
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