ClearOS and bandwidth monitoring.

[shadow_man]

Hi guys,

I'm experimenting with ClearOS for small business environments. All looks good so far apart from the bandwidth monitoring. How are you monitoring bandwidth usage as per below? Is ntop a viable app? Any suggestions appreciated.

I need to log bandwidth:

1.) Per IP address
2.) Per protocol
3.) hourly, daily, monthly etc
4.) I need to be able to pull reports for this

Thanks
J

 

[tabang]

we use 24online for bandwidth management there is a demo on there site www.24onlinebilling.co.za

 

[MyWorld]

If you have a centralized server that all the connections run through then ntop is the tool for the job.

It can do all of the above you mentioned and more.

 

[shadow_man]

Thanks,

That's exactly what I wanted to hear!

The plan is to have it go router > clearos > pc's - so that I can monitor all traffic and provide detailed bandwidth reports. Will test ntop shortly - is it difficult to configure / use - not much in terms of screenshots on their website.

Thanks again
J

If you have a centralized server that all the connections run through then ntop is the tool for the job.

It can do all of the above you mentioned and more.

 

[MyWorld]

Nope, not difficult at all, install it and then run it in a browser window:
http//127.0.0.1:3000

Now go around and see if you like it.

 

[shadow_man]

Nope, not difficult at all, install it and then run it in a browser window:
http//127.0.0.1:3000

Now go around and see if you like it.

Setup on a VM atm and i'm roaming between diff networks with my laptop, so i'm loathe to load the VM till I get home. I'll follow up then and let you know.

Thanks
J