What is a Bandwidth Monitor?
A bandwidth monitor is a small software tool that principally displays an ongoing readout of real-time connection speed, both upstream and downstream, and the amount of data transferred in both directions. Depending on the program, it might also include information like Internet Protocol (IP) address or network card address.
A bandwidth monitor is a small software tool that principally displays an ongoing readout of real-time connection speed, both upstream and downstream, and the amount of data transferred in both directions. Depending on the program, it might also include information like Internet Protocol (IP) address or network card address. A bandwidth monitor can be handy for anyone with an interest in fine-tuning or tweaking his or her Internet connection, as the monitor will show you whether or not the tweaks are working. You can also see your true connection speed verses the speed advertised by your Internet Service Provider (ISP), which advertises plans by the top cap, or the fastest possible speed available in the plan, not actualized speeds which can vary depending on the type of service and other factors.
