I am currently using old free version of NetWorx 5.5.5. I like it enough that I am considering buying a License. But I have a couple of questions please.
On important aspect (for me) of this type of software if the ability to monitor Bandwidth Usage as my Internet Provider sees it (probably at the main router or the modem). My system consists of two desktop PCs, one with NetWorx installed. Both are ethernet-connected to a primary router which it then connected to a cable modem. I also have a second router connected to the primary router (via ethernet) which has a TV and some wireless devices running through it. The second router also has a VPN which passes through the main router. I assumed that if I can monitor the main router, I should be able to measure all external bandwidth. I did read about the hidden settings, SNTP, and so on. A monitor on the main router would be ideal (I think?). Which brings me to my questions:
1. Why, when I set and apply the router MAC (Gateway MAC Address setting accessible via the Networks button on the Main tab in NetWorx settings) it does not show up on the Main tab in the Monitored interfaces section?
2. Maybe I am going about this in a totally incorrect manner, or what I want is not possible? Or, perhaps the free version does not support this function? Have there been any major improvements in this regard with the paid version?
Note: Both routers are fairly high end, but I could not find anything about them supporting SNTP. Both are also capable of third party firmware, but I would like to avoid that if possible. I also have a fear about using UPnP due to alleged security concerns. I did try many tweaks and adjustments. Maybe it is working and I don't even know it? NetWorx does measure a significant amount of bandwidth, but with the computers at idle and the TV streaming a movie (Std Def) it shows virtually nothing. Maybe it is caching the stream?
Any suggestions or guesses would be appreciated.
Thank You!
James