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It actually depends on the router. If you are using a standard Cisco router, you can just issue the command:

sh int fa0

Somewhere in the middle of the output, you'll see two lines that look like this:

5 minute input rate 105000 bits/sec, 33 packets/sec

5 minute output rate 38000 bits/sec, 30 packets/sec

This will give you a rough idea of how that interface is being utilized. There are also numerous open-source solutions out there that will graph that via SNMP (MRTG or OpManager comes to mind).

If you are inquiring about standard home DSL/cable routers, then usually the answer is no. Most vendors (including Cisco-owned Linksys) don't provide that kind of information in their web-based administration software.

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