Web Traffic Status Monitor?

[RalphTheCow]

Is there a good program that will keep me informed of the status of my connection? I am stuck with dial-up so I often have to wait a long time for a page to load. But how can I tell if it is the site or my connection? Is there some program that would keep me informed on what it is waiting for? For instance, sometimes if I stop a request that is taking a long time and then redo it, it comes right up. The closest thing I have to a monitor is the little double computer icon in the system tray (Win98 SE, IE 4.72) Would upgrading IE help any? Thank you.

 

[bsobel]

Take a peak at pathping, it will keep stats on your connection to servers you give it and help show you possible problems.
Bill

 

[RalphTheCow]

Drats, it's under construction. Thanks bsobel. I noticed pathping is also a Windows 2000 command - I guess they licensed or bought it?

 

[bsobel]

Shoot. My bad, it's Ping Plotter sorry, did from memory 🙁
Bill

 

[RalphTheCow]

Looks good so far, I'm sure it'll be better when I learn how to use it.

 

[NicColt]

Down2Home 1.1 user friendly, no learning involved and free. calculates it from your adapter not the browser so you can actually track all traffic goig in and out from day/week/month/year charts. it's very good.

 

[powerMarkymark]

Do a Google search for NetSat Live, it's a free program that will keep you informed of the status of your internet connection.