NETGEAR D6400 Network Router User Manual


 
Manage the Modem Router and Monitor the Traffic
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8. From the corresponding menu, select an option:
Download only. The restriction is applied to incoming traf
fic only.
Both directions. The restriction is applied to both incoming and outgoing traf
fic.
9. In the Monthly limit field, enter how many MBytes (MB) per month are allowed.
10. If your ISP charges you for extra data volume when you make a new connection, enter the
extra data volume in MB in the Round up data volume for each connection by field.
11. In the
Traffic Counter section, set the traffic counter to begin at a specific time and date.
12. In the Traffic Control section, enter a value in minutes to specify when the
modem router
issues a warning message before the monthly limit in hours is reached.
This setting is optional. The modem router issues a warning when the balance falls under
the minutes that you enter. By default, the value is 0 and no warning message is issued.
13. Select one or more of the following actions to occur when the limit is reached:
Turn the Internet LED to flashing green/amber.
This setting is optional. When the
traffic limit is reached, the Internet LED blinks alternating green and amber.
Disconnect and disable the Internet connection. This setting
is optional. When the
traffic limit is reached, the Internet connection is disconnected and disabled.
14. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved and the WiFi connection restarts. Any WiFi devices that were
connected to the network must reconnect.
The Internet Traffic Statistics section helps you to monitor the data traffic. For more
information, see View the Traffic Statistics and Traffic Status on page 243.
Restrict Internet Traffic by Connection Time
You can record and restrict the traffic by connection time. This is useful when your ISP
measures your connection time.
To record and restrict the Internet traffic by time:
1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the
network.
2. T
ype http://www
.routerlogin.net.
A login screen displays.
3. Enter the user name and password for the modem router.
The user name is admin.
The default password is
password. The user name and
password are case-sensitive.
4. Click the OK button.
The BASIC Home screen displays.
5. Select ADVANCED >
Advanced Setup > Traffic Meter.