I know the topic may have been broached 'once or twice' previously, but in essence, this is a request for help with NetLimiter!
I've got NetLimiter (Pro 2.0.10) but am having trouble getting it to access the other PC on the network. Both PCs in my test are running under Administrator privileges, network is usable and permissions seem OK, but it won't connect to the other machine. At the moment, my best option is to run NL independently on each, and total the usage manually.
Reason I am so keen to monitor the usage is that my satellite connection (WirelessNation) only updates the usage every 48 hours, and I don't want to go over my max and have to pay for the next 48 hours worth!
I know I have a couple of other options;
- run internet via a server machine and read usage from that BUT I've finally got my network architecture stable and connected and don't really want to have to work it all out again!
- use monitoring software that reads the modem or router itself BUT neither my modem nor router is SNMP capable which I understand to be necessary for this sort of software
Current network is modem > router > my PC, & other PC over wireless
I really like the concept of NetLimiter (plus, I've already forked out!) and in theory, it should do exactly what I need it to, but it's just a little frustrating for now. It doesn't lose the records with shutdowns etc, and it's good to actively monitor separate apps' bandwidth.
SamF & halfbaked, if you're watching, I know you both have at least a passing familiarity with NL, so I'm hoping you might have a suggestion for me.
It won't automatically recognise another PC on the network and even if I add one manually, it constantly tells me "Access is Denied". Where am I going wrong??
If I can sort this without having to redesign my network or spend even more money on upgrading a router or something (anybody know just how much it costs to get satellite??? Don't ask.) I'd be thrilled.
Cheers.
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