movieholic-plex/simple_network_traffic_monitor_with_graph

very simple network traffic monitor with very simple graph. via python3 tkinter

Network Bandwidth Monitor

This tool provides real-time monitoring of your network's bandwidth usage with a graphical representation. Designed with simplicity in mind, it aggregates data across all network interfaces and displays both uploads and downloads in Mbps.

Features

• Real-time Monitoring: Continuously tracks and updates network usage every 0.5 seconds.
• Graphical Display: Presents the bandwidth usage on a graph for a clear overview.
• Flexible Time Frames: Allows users to check bandwidth usage for specific time intervals like 1 second, 1 minute, 1 hour, and so on.
• Database Storage: Stores traffic data in a lightweight SQLite database, ensuring persistence even after shutting down.

Installation

Prerequisites

Make sure you have Python installed on your machine.

Steps

1. Clone this repository:

git clone https://github.com/MovieHolic-Plex/simple_network_traffic_monitor_with_graph

cd simple_network_traffic_monitor_with_graph

pip install -r requirements.txt

Usage

Run the script using the following command:

python main.py

Once the program is running:

• You'll initially see the bandwidth usage for the past day.
• Use the buttons provided to select different time intervals.
• The graph updates in real-time, showcasing the current traffic rate in Mbps.
• Below the graph, you'll find the total upload and download data for the selected time frame.

Libraries Used

• Tkinter: For the graphical user interface.
• psutil: To gather network statistics.
• matplotlib: To create the real-time graph.
• numpy: For numerical operations and data manipulation.
• sqlite3: For data storage and retrieval.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. Check the LICENSE file for more details.