Windows 10: "Real" Internet Data Usage - Can It Really Be Known

- Windows 1903 (18362.836)
- I have internet by a provider.
- AC1200 Smart WiFi Router with External Antennas, Model R6220
- 24-character password.
- Both 2.4GHz & 5GHz are enabled.
- Security Options for both frequencies: (WPA2-PSK [AES].
- In the house, there are eighteen devices connected to my home network, wired and wireless, (Computers, phones, garage door opener, thermostat and many others).

I tend to change the password once every 6-months or even longer. Yep, it could be a pain to keep changing the password more often considering the length of the password.

When I log into my account at the internet provider's site, I can see the daily usage, by a chart or by a tabulated view.
The router also has a way to see such usage also.

1. The question is, is there really a good method to find out what really uses the data?
2. Is there a "good" method to find out if someone is tapping into my home network?

Thanks for your time.

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"Real" Internet Data Usage - Can It Really Be Known

On a per PC basis, Settings, Usage Details shows you usage per app/program:




For the whole network perhaps something like this (free)
The Best Solution to Monitor your Home Network Traffic for Free (2019)

 

"Real" Internet Data Usage - Can It Really Be Known

After a quick review of the manual I don't see any detailed usage reports other than the Monitor Internet traffic on page 99.

http://www.downloads.netgear.com/fil..._08Jan2016.pdf

As Ken mentioned, the best security option is white-listing all known mac addresses which would block everything else. Check Manage Network Access Control Lists on page 53.

This router also provides for a Guest wifi Network shown on page 122.

 

"Real" Internet Data Usage - Can It Really Be Known

- Windows 1903 (18362.836)
- I have internet by a provider.
- AC1200 Smart WiFi Router with External Antennas, Model R6220
- 24-character password.
- Both 2.4GHz & 5GHz are enabled.
- Security Options for both frequencies: (WPA2-PSK [AES].
- In the house, there are eighteen devices connected to my home network, wired and wireless, (Computers, phones, garage door opener, thermostat and many others).

I tend to change the password once every 6-months or even longer. Yep, it could be a pain to keep changing the password more often considering the length of the password.

When I log into my account at the internet provider's site, I can see the daily usage, by a chart or by a tabulated view.
The router also has a way to see such usage also.

1. The question is, is there really a good method to find out what really uses the data?
2. Is there a "good" method to find out if someone is tapping into my home network?

Thanks for your time.