Is there a way to track the bandwidth usage of a network?

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#1 Funky_Llama
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I've found lots of programs that will track the usage of the PC they're installed to, but none that track that of all PCs on a network. Em... I'm not sure if it's actually possible to do this. D: Anyway, thanks in advance for your help.

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#2 TheCyberKnight
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You can try Network Magic (Pro). I use it for my home network to track connects and usage. It may be what you're looking for.

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#3 -GeordiLaForge-
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How is your network setup? Are you using a router, or is everything being routed through another server/pc? JigglyWiggly would know better than me, but you could try running the connection through another computer before the router, and monitor the usage that way. You could also use that pc as hardware firewall, which would be an added bonus. There is probably a much simpler way though. Have you tried google?
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I run a primary server for music/movies which is wired to a wireless N gigabit router. I have a multimedia PC (wired) for movies etc on my TV, and 2 gaming rigs, also wired. Finally, I have 4 laptops (wife & kids) all hooked wirelessly.

Network Magic does a great job keeping track of everything, and even lets me control connects etc. from visiting PC's.

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#5 -GeordiLaForge-
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I run a primary server for music/movies which is wired to a wireless N gigabit router. I have a multimedia PC (wired) for movies etc on my TV, and 2 gaming rigs, also wired. Finally, I have 4 laptops (wife & kids) all hooked wirelessly.

Network Magic does a great job keeping track of everything, and even lets me control connects etc. from visiting PC's.

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Sounds pretty sweet, I'll have to check it out ;) The last network monitoring tool that I used was "adv admin tools" a few years ago. I haven't read up on networking in quite some time. Thanks btw!