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How can I monitor bandwidth usage on my SonicWall TZ210?

Some info:

Model:  TZ 210
Product Code:   ***
Serial Number:  ***
Authentication Code:    ***
Firmware Version:   SonicOS Enhanced 5.5.1.0-5o
Safemode Version:   Safemode 5.0.1.13
ROM Version:    SonicROM 5.0.2.11

The current way (Log > Request) is not sufficient as I want to export the data. I also heard you can use a webapp(PHP) called cacti to visualize but I don't know how to set up the connection from SonicWall. Thanks

chx101
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For basic stat:

You need to activate the SMNP in the SonicWall and use a tool like PRTG/MRTG. I does not know if cacti can. (I never used that one)

Please follow one of those KB to activate the SMNP. (depending on your OS version)

Configuring SNMP in SonicOS Standard and Enhanced (SW5096)

Configuring SNMPv3 in SonicOS (5.9 & above) and (6.1 & above) (SW11183)

The MIB can be a problem, so you may have to update it too. Like this KB show.

SNMP Query for Bandwidth Statistics Fails (SW3038)

For advanced stat:

From sonicwall you can buy the viewpoint feature.

ViewPoint Upgrade

Upgrade Required. SonicWALL ViewPoint is a software solution that creates dynamic, Web-based reports of network activity. SonicWALL ViewPoint generates both real-time and historical reports to provide a complete view of all activity through your SonicWALL Internet Security Appliance. With SonicWALL ViewPoint, you are able to monitor network access, enhance network security and anticipate future bandwidth needs. SonicWALL ViewPoint •Displays bandwidth use by IP address and service. •Identifies inappropriate Web use. •Presents detailed reports of attacks. •Collects and aggregates system and network errors.

For advanced stat, but only for a short time:

Please run wireshark with a port mirror from your lan cable of the sonicwall.

yagmoth555
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  • Hi. Thanks for the links. The first one works but I only get total traffic metrics. I want to be able to see which IP has used/is using the most bandwidth. Thanks. – chx101 Aug 17 '15 at 17:48
  • @chx101 You will have to buy the sonicwall feature for that then, will edit my answer – yagmoth555 Aug 17 '15 at 17:54
  • What feature? The ViewPoint? – chx101 Aug 17 '15 at 17:57
  • yes, it's the one – yagmoth555 Aug 17 '15 at 18:00
  • Well. The SonicWALL was configured/setup by someone else I can't get in contact with right now and they happen to have the name and password for mysonicwall.com so I can't download the ViewPoint. The good thing is it's already registered and we have 3 licences I think. The port mirroring option is not supported. So I guess I have to wait for the guy. – chx101 Aug 17 '15 at 19:06