>Happy Christmas
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>here's an at home problem.
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>At home I have a Netgear Router with 4 Pcs (and an occasional MAC) and an on demand video service connected via devolo dlan mains networking. My broadband connection speed is generally about 5 Mbps (checked at speedtest.net)
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>Something is causing my broadband to occasionally grind to a halt. If I restart the router it speeds up How can I monitor who is using the bandwith and whats being usedto see if its one of the connected machines.
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>I'd like to be able to this centrally to save running round the house banging in doors asking if I can come in.
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>Thanks
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>Nick

BTW, does any of the equipment you have provide wireless access? If so, you should make an effort to to secure them -- otherwise you're bound end up with a leech or two.