What is NetMeter?
NetMeter is a free open source network monitoring software used to measure Internet connection bandwidth. It tracks upload and download speeds to provide users with bandwidth usage statistics and real-time throughput graphs.
Some key features of NetMeter include:
- Monitoring Internet connection bandwidth usage in real-time
- Tracking both download and upload network speeds
- Customizable and detailed graphs showing usage over seconds, minutes, hours, days, etc.
- Logging bandwidth usage details for reporting
- Alert notifications when certain bandwidth thresholds are reached
- Support for multiple network adapters
- Portable Windows application with small footprint
NetMeter is useful for both personal users who want insights into their home network usage as well as IT professionals and businesses monitoring enterprise network traffic. It can help diagnose connectivity issues, identify bandwidth hogs, plan network upgrades, allocate resources, and optimize network performance.
The intuitive interface provides easy tracking of current and historical network usage patterns. NetMeter is free, open source, and works well as a basic all-in-one bandwidth monitoring tool.