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Who is downloading on my network?

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Hi,

Is there anyway that I can find out who download in my network. I need to know the name or the IP address Of the device that does all the downloads.

If you can help me I really appreciate that and big help

Thanks,

asked 23 Nov '10, 02:27

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answered 23 Nov '10, 05:43

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Your router may be able to show you the top talkers also.

answered 23 Nov '10, 07:16

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Follow Jaap's and GeonJay's advice first. Then, after you capture the traffic in Wireshark consider using Analyze > Endpoints and select the IP tab. Now you can sort the columns (I'd look for the largest number of Rx Bytes).

answered 23 Nov '10, 18:58

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