> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.defguard.net/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.defguard.net/1.6/features/wireguard/network-overview.md).

# Network overview

Once your gateway service is up and users start connecting to the VPN, upload/download summary data is stored and can be displayed in "overview" tab of Defguard web application. See [architecture overview](/1.6/in-depth/architecture.md) for details of core-gateway interaction.

On the overview page, you'll see who is currently connected and how much data each connected user transferred. You'll also see overall network transfer charts.

Since **version 1.4**, Defguard dashboard allows administrators to see:

* Current amount of active users / network devices
* Active users / network devices during time period
* Network usage
* Gateway status

### Dashboard

To access this dashboard, go to **VPN Overview** tab.

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Dashboard looks like this, if you want to see more details about location, proceed to [this section.](#detailed-location-overview)

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### Detailed location overview

To access a dashboard with detailed information, you can:

* Select location at the top of the page

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* Click **See Location Details** next to location

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In this view, you can see individual users and network devices using this specific location.

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To access detailed information about a specific user, click the blue icon located next to the username.

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After expanding, you will see devices which are currently being used by the user.

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