Client Monitoring Guide (Old UI)
This guide explains how to monitor connected client devices using the Old UI.
Overview
The Clients section allows you to:
View all connected devices
Monitor bandwidth usage
Identify device types
Track upload and download activity
Review historical usage
Check last seen time
Navigation Path
Log in to the Cloud Controller.
Select the desired Network from the dropdown.
Click Monitor.
Select Clients.
Clients Dashboard Overview
The Clients page includes:
1️⃣ Real-Time Traffic Graph
Displays:
Upstream (Upload) traffic
Downstream (Download) traffic
Live bandwidth usage
Historical traffic trends (based on selected date range)
You can:
Click Now for live traffic.
Select a custom Date Range (Today, Last 7 Days, Last 30 Days, etc.).
2️⃣ Client Device Distribution
A donut chart on the right shows client distribution by device type:
Android
Linux
Unidentified
Other device types
This helps identify what type of devices are consuming network resources.
3️⃣ Client List Tab
Displays all currently connected devices.
Columns include:
Field | Description |
Client | Client MAC Address |
Host Name | Device name |
Client Type | Device OS/type |
Manufacturer | Vendor information |
IP Address | Assigned local IP |
Device | Access Point or Router name |
SSID / Wired | Connection type (SSID name or VLAN) |
Signal / Port | Signal strength (WiFi) or Port number |
Usage (Up / Down) | Total bandwidth consumption |
Date Range Filtering
You can filter data by:
Today
Yesterday
Last 7 Days
Last 30 Days
This Month
Custom Date Range
After selecting a range, click Apply.
Use Cases
The Clients section is useful for:
✔ Verifying whether handhelds are connected
✔ Identifying high-usage devices
✔ Checking if a device disconnected overnight
✔ Confirming SSID association
✔ Monitoring traffic spikes