WiFi usage monitoring with PRTG
Optimize the performance of your wireless network
- Analyze and optimize your connected devices' WiFi usage
- Detect WiFi data caps and prevent overloads
- Identify users or devices hogging WiFi bandwidth
Our users give top ratings for monitoring with Paessler PRTG
PRTG Wi-Fi usage monitoring: What you’ll find on this page
PRTG makes WiFi network usage monitoring as easy as it gets
Custom alerts and data visualization let you quickly identify and prevent wireless internet access and Wi-Fi connection issues.
3 reasons to choose PRTG as your WiFi usage monitoring tool
Identify Wi-Fi bandwidth hogs
You’ve likely heard this from users: "Who’s hogging the WiFi?" They are complaining about a slow network, and to solve it you need to identify the root of the problem.
Paessler PRTG helps you determine how much bandwidth your devices and applications are using via SNMP, flow or packet sniffing.
Check Wi-Fi usage on the entire network
Most bandwidth and traffic analysis solutions only check WiFi traffic on a single device. PRTG measures all the traffic in your network by monitoring the data directly on your WiFi routers.
This means you get informed about all ingoing and outgoing traffic so you can see what applications and devices are using up your WiFi bandwidth.
Enjoy easy dashboards & custom alerts
PRTG tracks and analyzes all the relevant data automatically at a glance. It then displays and reports data on an easy-to-read dashboard.
If there is an issue, PRTG immediately alerts you however you want via SMS, email, push notification, or other methods – even before something gets really critical.
What Wi Fi usage monitoring looks like in PRTG
Diagnose network issues by continuously tracking your WiFi network and internet usage. Show network quality, bandwidth usage, data transfer speed, and other key metrics in real time. Visualize monitoring data in clear graphs and dashboards to identify problems more easily. Gain the visibility you need to troubleshoot issues with speed, latency, and overall network performance.
Device tree view of the complete monitoring setup
Packet Sniffer sensor in PRTG for monitoring WiFi usage
Custom PRTG dashboard for keeping an eye on the entire IT infrastructure
Start monitoring WiFi usage with PRTG and see how it can make your network more reliable and your job easier.
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4 problems solved by PRTG WiFi usage monitoring software
Bandwidth overloads
If your network seems to be particularly slow, our WiFi usage monitoring tool helps you identify potential bandwidth overloads so you can quickly react before problems occur.
Slow applications
When your users complain that internal applications on mobile devices are too slow, PRTG helps you identify the user or device that’s hogging bandwidth so you can resolve it and maintain productivity (and happy users).
Backup malfunctions
Backups and data synchronizations require a great deal of bandwidth. When done on mobile devices, this can become an even bigger problem. PRTG quickly alerts you to these issues so you can avoid malfunctions in backups.
Bottlenecks with file transfers
PRTG helps you avoid bottlenecks due to large file transfers and the inevitable network slowdown. Keep things flowing smoothly with PRTG WiFi data usage monitoring.
Easily find the source of the problem with our PRTG WiFi usage monitoring solution
Real-time alerts and custom notifications make it easy to solve issues with your wireless network.
PRTG is compatible with all major vendors, products, and systems
Why PRTG is your all-in-one WiFi usage monitor
Monitors WiFi usage and more
Use PRTG to monitor WiFi usage, network traffic, applications, bandwidth, network activity, cloud services, databases, virtual environments, availability & uptime, ports, hardware status, network security, web services, and much more.
Supports the most important technologies
Monitor your network via SNMP, flow (NetFlow, jFlow, sFlow, IPFIX), SSH, WMI, and others. PRTG also supports technologies used in industrial IT & OT environments, such as OPC UA, MQTT, or Modbus. Plus, use the powerful PRTG API for custom integrations.
Can be used for any operating system
Download and install PRTG on a Windows system or use our cloud-based product PRTG Hosted Monitor for all other operating systems. What’s more: our brand-new multi-platform probe lets you install and use PRTG on Linux and other non-Windows systems.
Your WiFi usage monitor at a glance – even on the go
Set up PRTG in minutes and use it on almost any mobile device.
Create innovative solutions with Paessler’s partners
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“Excellent tool for detailed monitoring. Alarms and notifications work greatly. Equipment addition is straight forward and server initial setup is very easy. ...feel safe to purchase it if you intend to monitor a large networking landscape.”
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PRTG makes WiFi network usage monitoring easy
Custom alerts and data visualization make it easy to monitor, identify, and prevent wireless internet access and data transfer issues.
Monitor WiFi usage: FAQ
What is WiFi?
WiFi, which stands for Wireless Fidelity, is a technology that allows electronic devices to connect to a network, typically the internet, without the need for physical wired connections. It uses radio waves to provide high-speed internet and network connections to devices within a certain range.
What does WiFi usage mean?
WiFi usage refers to the way individuals or devices use wireless internet connections provided by WiFi networks. Here's a breakdown of what WiFi usage encompasses:
- Connecting to networks
- Public networks: Connecting to WiFi in public places such as cafes, airports, libraries, and hotels.
- Private networks: Using WiFi at home or in the office, typically secured with a password.
- Hotspots: Utilizing mobile hotspots provided by cellular networks or personal devices.
- Internet access
- Browsing: Accessing websites, streaming content, downloading files, and using social media.
- Communication: Making VoIP calls, video conferencing, and using messaging apps.
- Gaming: Playing online games that require real-time internet connectivity.
- Data transfer
- File sharing: Transferring files between devices on the same network.
- Backup services: Using cloud backup services to store data online.
What are common metrics for measuring WiFi usage?
Common metrics for measuring Wi Fi usage include the following:
- Data consumption: The total amount of data transmitted and received over the WiFi network.
- Connection quality: Signal strength, speed, and latency experienced by devices.
- Device count: The number of devices connected to the network at any given time.
Why should I monitor WiFi usage?
WiFi usage monitoring can identify users or devices that use a lot of bandwidth to help optimize performance of a network. Many businesses allow employees to bring their own devices to work. This can create issues, as tablets, smartphones and other mobile devices must be granted access to the WiFi network. Furthermore, laptops are often used for presentations in conference rooms and likewise require a WiFi Internet connection. As a result, WiFi usage monitoring quickly becomes an important issue for administrators who want to optimize performance of the network. You can also use Wi-Fi monitoring to determine if your Internet Service Provider (ISP) delivers the bandwidth they promise.
What is a sensor in PRTG?
In PRTG, “sensors” are the basic monitoring elements. One sensor usually monitors one measured value in your network, for example the traffic of a switch port, the CPU load of a server, or the free space on a disk drive.
On average, you need about 5-10 sensors per device or one sensor per switch port.
PRTG: The multi-tool for sysadmins
Adapt PRTG individually and dynamically to your needs and rely on a strong API:- HTTP API: Access monitoring data and manipulate monitoring objects via HTTP requests
- Custom sensors: Create your own PRTG sensors for customized monitoring
- Custom notifications: Create your own notifications and send action triggers to external systems
- REST Custom sensor: Monitor almost everything that provides data in XML or JSON format
More than just a monitoring tool:
Reasons our customers love PRTG
Paessler PRTG is used by companies of all sizes. Sysadmins love PRTG because it makes their job a whole lot easier. Bandwidth, servers, virtual environments, websites, VoIP services – PRTG keeps an eye on your entire network. Everyone has different monitoring needs. That’s why we let you try PRTG for free.Still not convinced?
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Network Monitoring Software - Version 24.4.102.1351 (November 12th, 2024) |
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Hosting |
Download for Windows and cloud-based version PRTG Hosted Monitor available |
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English, German, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Dutch, Russian, Japanese, and Simplified Chinese |
Pricing |
Up to 100 sensors for free (Price List) |
Unified Monitoring |
Network devices, bandwidth, servers, applications, virtual environments, remote systems, IoT, and more |
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