Log and graph bandwidth usage for WildBlue, Exede, DishNet, and other ViaSat Internet customers.
Satellite Restriction Tracker (formerly WildBlue Bandwidth Monitor) is a utility for WildBlue and Exede Internet customers. Log and graph your bandwidth usage with this simple utility. The Satellite Restriction Tracker program automatically grabs and stores your current bandwidth usage every fifteen minutes, showing only a small logo in your system tray while running. When you open the program, you'll see a graph of your current usage, as well as the hard numbers and the time the usage was grabbed. Opening the History window will let you list your usage given all past data, displaying it in easy-to-read graphs or grid representations, helping you map out your bandwidth usage and estimate when your usage values will drop. The graphs can be customized and the program's features are all easily changed from a helpful Configuration window, which also allows you to set up alerts when your usage climbs too fast. Satellite Restriction Tracker's History window also lets you export data in either XML or CSV formats, so you can view your history through spreadsheet applications or other tools, or to help you send your usage data to your provider or other users. You can also backup and restore your entire history using the custom Satellite Restriction Tracker ".wb" format. This utility should function correctly with any ViaSat account, including Exede, WildBlue, RuralPortal, and DishNet accounts. Updates are provided regularly to ensure you always have access to your usage data.
Excellent software for tracking Wildblue/Exede lunacy.
rvz22
Pros
Quick easy to setup program. Queries WB/Exede for latest download usage via default settings.
Cons
Can't think of any.
Summary
Not sure about the other reviewers here. It's only a 1.4MB download. This thing was a quick easy download that constantly tracks our usage. With a family of 5 we routinely get near our limit and the constant monitoring lets us keep track of when we need to throttle everyone back to keep our speeds from being slowed down. You do have to enter your login data for WB/Exede, but once done you can get you usage totals and history quite easily. It's reporting the actual usage tracked by WB, not doing it's own counting which is quite helpful. If you have WB/Exede, this is a very good program to monitor your usage. Just set it up and check it whenever you need to. No logging in needed after initial setup.
The jury's still out ...
CyndiM
Pros
Runs in the background to monitor usage.
Cons
It was difficult to know that the software was installed and running. It goes straight to the hidden icons, and no "info" screen opens when the software is started.
Summary
I can't truly rate this product yet. I downloaded it because I was over my entire month's bandwidth limit in just 2 weeks, and trying to understand what was happening. UNFORTUNATELY ... it only monitors up to the plan's limit! So I've got it running in the background, but it won't reset and actually DO anything for another 2 weeks. Ugh. Maybe I can post a better review after it resets and I can see if it truly works.
Lousy program, I'm suspicious that it's not legit...
mtredhawk2000
Pros
Well, since it wouldn't install...there is nothing to review.
Cons
The program is huge and kicked me over the limit for usage, slowing everything down for a week! Then it said that I needed to restart my computer to install, then it disappeared. Now I have to go looking and delete it...