This guide will show you how to get started with a simple network monitoring setup using free software tools and relatively inexpensive hardware.
There are plenty of good reasons to implement monitoring on your home WiFi network for example, you may want to see what device is using up all your bandwidth, get an idea of what your kids are doing on the Internet, or check for zero-day malware infections that would evade detection by antivirus software. Network monitoring helps you gain visibility into what is happening on your network.