Wireless Router w/ usage statistics?

[Redeuxx]

Does anyone know of a home wireless router that can keep track of usage? I would like to see how much bandwidth I'm using. I'm using software on one of my media servers that measures it's usage and it appears that that machine alone uses hundreds of gigabytes a month even with local network traffic ignored. I have several other systems and devices around the house. Three TVs that watch Hulu/Netflix as well as three smart phones that do so as well and various other things that eat up bandwidth.

I was curious to see how much total bandwidth I actually use. My suspicion is close to a terabyte if not more a month.

Yes, I have thought of something like DD-WRT, but I was hoping for more modern routers and built in functionality.

Thanks for any suggestions.

[Squuiid]

Netgear WNDR4500

Review:

http://www.smallnetbuilder.com/wireless/wireless-reviews/31603-netgear-wndr4500-n900-wireless-dual-band-gigabit-router-reviewed

[InFiNiTyTM]

Do you also want the router to have the same or even faster speeds compared to the one you have right now?

[Roger H. Veteran]

Most of the newer Netgear ones have it built in such as the WNR3500L and higher. You can also use other routers that are DD-WRT or Tomato supported and get the samething. I know you pointed out that you'd rather something "modern" but here anyways :)

Here is my shot from DD-WRT:

[Redeuxx]

The main reason I want a more modern router is that I've had terrible experience with some routers that would overheat, lock up and require a restart whenever there are a lot of open connections. I wouldn't mind DD-WRT, but considering that the routers that support DD-WRT or Tomato are usually older routers, I'd rather have a router that's more beefy. I seem to be collecting routers over the years. I'm at number 6 even though all of them still work.

[Boxster17]

After struggling with a DGL4300 for a while I went with the Netgear WNDR3700 shortly after it came out and have no regrets (Newer models of course have improved specs/features). It's been rock solid and the N speeds are great with streaming/transferring anything via wireless. Here's what mine has for tracking that stuff (I just now turned it on):

[hjf288]

Linksys E2000 running Tomato... Cheap, Fast and does all you need it to

[farmeunit]

The main reason I want a more modern router is that I've had terrible experience with some routers that would overheat, lock up and require a restart whenever there are a lot of open connections. I wouldn't mind DD-WRT, but considering that the routers that support DD-WRT or Tomato are usually older routers, I'd rather have a router that's more beefy. I seem to be collecting routers over the years. I'm at number 6 even though all of them still work.

Lots of newer routers can support DD-WRT, also. I put on a newer Asus router. Haven't really used one that has built-in bandwidth monitoring. I use Networx on a couple of machines.

[Karl L.]

If you want a modern router and like DD-WRT, why not have both? I have the first version of the Buffalo WHR-G300N and it is a fantastic router. Although the first version has been supported by DD-WRT for quite a while, the newer version actually ships with it as its stock firmware, with periodic official updates directly from Buffalo. To my knowledge, most newer Buffalo routers get the same treatment.

[primexx]

The main reason I want a more modern router is that I've had terrible experience with some routers that would overheat, lock up and require a restart whenever there are a lot of open connections. I wouldn't mind DD-WRT, but considering that the routers that support DD-WRT or Tomato are usually older routers, I'd rather have a router that's more beefy. I seem to be collecting routers over the years. I'm at number 6 even though all of them still work.

DD-WRT supports a huge number of models including all the latest Linksys routers (amongst lots others), and they add support for new models rapidly. Tomato only supports old models but TomatoUSB supports the latest generation too. Definitely grab a new router (check it's compatible with the firmware you want first) and slap either DD-WRT or TomatoUSB on, will make a world of difference.

[deep1234]

Most of the newer Netgear ones have it built in such as the WNR3500L and higher. You can also use other routers that are DD-WRT or Tomato supported and get the samething. I know you pointed out that you'd rather something "modern" but here anyways :)

Here is my shot from DD-WRT:

I have DD-WRT installed on Linksys E3000, can you show me how can I do this?

thanks,

[chconline Veteran]

I have DD-WRT installed on Linksys E3000, can you show me how can I do this?

thanks,

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