Geekzone: technology news, blogs, forums
Guest
Welcome Guest.
You haven't logged in yet. If you don't have an account you can register now.


Cybergangster

54 posts

Master Geek


#114130 9-Feb-2013 16:10
Send private message

I'm looking for some affirmation that I'm making the right choice here...

Our household is on the TelstraClear Warpspeed broadband plan. We do regularly have a high monthly usage, but this month we blew our cap and I couldn't tell which PC or device was responsible.

I want to put in a DD-WRT router so we can start watching the usage on all internet devices. The Netcomm NP803N supplied by Telstra isn't listed as compatible. But the TP-Link TL-WR1043ND looks like it's firmware compatible and has a highspeed WAN port that'll take advantage of our broadband plan. Plus it's a fairly decent price.

Can anyone see a reason I should pick one of these up? Or have a better idea for me to consider?

Create new topic
sahyun1
64 posts

Master Geek


  #758719 9-Feb-2013 16:20
Send private message

how about just using a free bandwidth monitor software?
http://www.softperfect.com/products/networx/

 
 
 
 

Shop now on Samsung phones, tablets, TVs and more (affiliate link).
Cybergangster

54 posts

Master Geek


  #758723 9-Feb-2013 16:37
Send private message

Thanks for the suggestion. I did start using Networx on a couple the PCs but one of them kept bluescreening...

Also, I want to keep an eye on the tablets and phones. Our resident tween likes to watch a lot of YouTube. I also hope to identify which websites or apps are consuming the bandwidth.

RileyB
247 posts

Master Geek


  #758737 9-Feb-2013 17:45
Send private message

Problem with networx is that the users can turn it off. Also have had all sorts of weird bugs with it ranging from blue-screens, to disabling network interfaces, and network drop outs.







Ragnor
8196 posts

Uber Geek

Trusted

  #758819 9-Feb-2013 22:15
Send private message

The TP-Link TL-WR1043ND can be flashed with Gargoyle Router which has better bandwidth monitoring inbuilt than DD-WRT last time I checked

http://www.gargoyle-router.com/

Cybergangster

54 posts

Master Geek


  #758919 10-Feb-2013 12:27
Send private message

Wow - I hadn't heard of Gargoyle before. It looks like it does everything I need it to. They even include firmware to roll the TL-WR1043ND back to stock if all else fails. I think I'll give this a go.

Create new topic





News and reviews »

Māori Artists Launch Design Collection with Cricut ahead of Matariki Day
Posted 15-Jun-2025 11:19


LG Launches Upgraded webOS Hub With Advanced AI
Posted 15-Jun-2025 11:13


One NZ Satellite IoT goes live for customers
Posted 15-Jun-2025 11:10


Bolt Launches in New Zealand
Posted 11-Jun-2025 00:00


Suunto Run Review
Posted 10-Jun-2025 10:44


Freeview Satellite TV Brings HD Viewing to More New Zealanders
Posted 5-Jun-2025 11:50


HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14-inch Review
Posted 3-Jun-2025 14:40


Flip Phones Are Back as HMD Reimagines an Iconic Style
Posted 30-May-2025 17:06


Hundreds of School Students Receive Laptops Through Spark Partnership With Quadrent's Green Lease
Posted 30-May-2025 16:57


AI Report Reveals Trust Is Key to Unlocking Its Potential in Aotearoa
Posted 30-May-2025 16:55


Galaxy Tab S10 FE Series Brings Intelligent Experiences to the Forefront with Premium, Versatile Design
Posted 30-May-2025 16:14


New OPPO Watch X2 Launches in New Zealand
Posted 29-May-2025 16:08


Synology Premiers a New Lineup of Advanced Data Management Solutions
Posted 29-May-2025 16:04


Dyson Launches Its Slimmest Vaccum Cleaner PencilVac
Posted 29-May-2025 15:50


OPPO Reno13 Pro 5G Review 
Posted 29-May-2025 15:33









Geekzone Live »

Try automatic live updates from Geekzone directly in your browser, without refreshing the page, with Geekzone Live now.



Are you subscribed to our RSS feed? You can download the latest headlines and summaries from our stories directly to your computer or smartphone by using a feed reader.







Backblaze unlimited backup