Surveillance home network free ( AI generated)

Free surveillance tools for home Wi-Fi networks allow you to monitor connected devices, detect intruders, and manage security without ongoing costs. The best free tools range from network scanners for identifying unauthorized users to software that turns old cameras or computers into surveillance systems. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

Top Network Monitoring & Security Tools

These tools help you monitor who is using your Wi-Fi, scan for vulnerabilities, and track bandwidth usage.

• Fing (Desktop/Mobile): A user-friendly tool to see all devices on your network, block unauthorized users, and run speed tests.
• Wireless Network Watcher (Windows): A lightweight scanner from NirSoft that displays all connected devices and alerts you when new ones connect.
• Paessler PRTG Network Monitor (Free Edition): A robust tool that offers 100 sensors free for life, ideal for monitoring device availability and bandwidth at home.
• Wireshark: A powerful, open-source packet analyzer that helps with deep-dive security, troubleshooting, and network analysis.
• GlassWire (Windows): A network security monitor that visualizes your network activity, showing which apps are consuming bandwidth or acting suspiciously.
• Nmap: A versatile, open-source tool for network discovery and security auditing. [6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13]

Free Camera & Video Surveillance Software [14]

These tools allow you to create a DIY surveillance system using IP cameras, webcams, or old smartphones.

• iSpy (Agent DVR): A popular, open-source, and feature-rich platform that supports unlimited cameras, remote viewing, and motion detection.
• ZoneMinder: An open-source, Linux-based video surveillance system that is highly customizable and supports motion detection and recording.
• ContaCam (Windows): A lightweight, free tool for basic surveillance, motion detection, and recording.
• Alfred Camera: A popular app that repurposes old mobile devices into functioning security cameras with motion detection.
• tinyCam Monitor (Android): A specialized app for Android to monitor, control, and record from private or public IP cameras. [15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21]

Wi-Fi Analyzers for Signal & Security

• NetSpot: A Wi-Fi analyzer for Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS that helps you map your network, find weak spots, and detect unauthorized access points.
• Kismet: A free, open-source Wi-Fi sniffer and intrusion detection system. [23, 24, 25, 26, 27]

Tips for Secure Home Monitoring

• Router Configuration: Regularly check your router’s admin page for connected devices, set a complex admin password, and ensure WPA2/WPA3 security is enabled.
• Disable WAN Access: Ensure "Access to config from WAN" is disabled on your router to prevent remote hacking.
• Guest Network: Set up a separate guest network for visitors to keep your main network secure. [7, 9, 28]

AI responses may include mistakes.

[1] https://www.zenarmor.com/docs/network-basics/best-network-monitoring-tools

[2] https://www.site24x7.com/blog/free-network-monitoring-tool

[3] https://www.actcorp.in/blog/how-to-see-who-connected-to-your-wi-fi-network

[4] https://www.liberia.ubuy.com/product/QBQJDV7RK-smart-security-system-wifi-gsm-2g-3g-4g-home-alarm-security-systems-with-door-window-sensor-entry-sensors-smart-life-and-tuya-app-compatible-with

[5] https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.phuongpn.whousemywifi.networkscanner&hl=en_GB

[6] https://gizmodo.com/download/fing-network-tools

[7] https://www.astound.com/learn/internet/how-to-tell-if-someone-is-using-my-wifi/

[8] https://www.dnsstuff.com/free-network-monitoring-software

[9] https://www.astound.com/learn/internet/monitor-home-network-traffic/

[10] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Ucy7ESbbUs

[11] https://www.reddit.com/r/HomeNetworking/comments/ltznvz/a_simple_tool_to_monitor_home_network_traffic/

[12] https://www.paessler.com/monitoring/network/home-network-monitoring

[13] https://www.capterra.com/p/237594/Fing-Desktop/

[14] https://pipl.systems/ip-camera-monitoring-software/

[15] https://felenasoft.com/xeoma/en/articles/xeoma-vs-zm/

[16] https://us.aqara.com/blogs/news/best-free-ip-camera-software

[17] https://play.google.com/store/apps/details/tinyCam_Monitor?id=com.alexvas.dvr&hl=en_SG

[18] https://fosspost.org/open-source-cctv-ip-camera-monitoring-software

[19] https://www.zoomon.camera/alfred-camera-alternative

[20] https://www.ipv6.rs/tutorial/Linux_Mint_Latest/Zoneminder/

[21] https://shop.tuyaoem.com/1080p-smart-doorbell-ispy-video-surveillance-software

[22] https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=xpertec.app.wifianalyzer

[23] https://community.ping.fm/t/best-wifi-analyzer-app-recommendations/369

[24] https://www.dnsstuff.com/free-wifi-analyzer-tools

[25] https://www.computerworld.com/article/1593187/8-free-wi-fi-security-tools.html

[26] https://www.dnsstuff.com/free-wifi-analyzer-tools

[27] https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/find-the-dead-spots-in-your-wi-fi-network-with-netspot/

[28] https://www.quora.com/What-free-software-is-available-to-monitor-your-home-WiFi-for-suspicious-traffic

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