BWMeter is a bandwidth monitor that is capable of monitoring the incoming and outgoing traffic in the system. It is also used for managing the firewall and measuring traffic over the network. Aside from monitoring the traffic, the program is also capable of other tasks as it comes with several utilities. Some of the key features of this application are the following:
• Displays the bandwidth in the form of numbers or graphs
• Support for filtering by program, port, or network address
• Provides statistics (monthly, weekly, daily, or annually)
• Capable of displaying threats
• Support for network traffic control
The program’s main window is divided into different sections (Options, Filters, Graphs, Statistics, Details, Alerts, etc). Users can click on a tab to change the settings for the program or to read detailed information about the system traffic. The program is useful for close monitoring of bandwidth usage. The application is easy to use for beginners, but also provides advanced controls and options for more advanced computer users. It is useful for home computers, as well as small businesses. BWMeter also comes with a comprehensive help file that consists of help topics for using the different features of the software.