Restrict Internet Traffic by Connection Time
You can record and restrict the traffic by connection time.This is useful when your ISP measures your
connection time.
To record and restrict the Internet traffic by connection time:
1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the network.
2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.
3. Enter the router user name and password.
The user name is admin.The default password is password. The user name and password are
case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Traffic Meter.The Traffic Meter window displays.
5. Select the Enable Traffic Meter check box.
6. Select the Connection time control radio button.
The router must be connected to the Internet for you to be able to select the
Connection time control radio button.
Note
7. In the Monthly Limit field, enter how many hours per month are allowed.
The router must be connected to the Internet for you to be able to enter information
in the Monthly Limit field.
Note
8. In the Traffic Counter section, set the traffic counter to begin at a specific time and date.
9. In the Traffic Control section, enter a value in minutes to specify when the router issues a warning
message before the monthly limit in hours is reached.
This setting is optional.The router issues a warning when the balance falls under the number of minutes
that you enter. By default, the value is 0 and no warning message is issued.
10. Select one or more of the following actions to occur when the limit is reached:
• Turn the Internet LED to flashing white/amber. This setting is optional. When the traffic limit is
reached, the Internet LED alternates blinking white and amber.
• Disconnect and disable the Internet connection.This setting is optional. When the traffic limit is
reached, the Internet connection is disconnected and disabled.
11. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved and the router restarts.
The Internet Traffic Statistics section helps you to monitor the data traffic. For more information, see
View the Internet Traffic Volume and Statistics on page 151.
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Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7900P