I was sent a link for a free program that will monitor the downloads. The older version is free the new on has a heavy licence fee.
Take a look at
Object Planet but download
the free one here
I was sent this link by JustAnotherNoob and it does seem to work on my connection using the routers ethernet card.
Nice one JustAnotherNoob..
Edited to add in a link to view it in use.
I was listening to an online radio show something I do a lot off when I am doing college work.