How to Monitor Logging on a Network on the Web

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Monitoring your computer's network activity can help prevent viruses and other security issues online.

Whether you're a parent desiring to keep tabs on your kids' Internet surfing on a home computer network, or you want to monitor what's happening on your company's Internet network, you have a few choices when it comes to security and monitoring options. Purchasing or downloading networking monitoring software gives you the ability to oversee all usage of your Internet network for safety and security reasons.

Things You'll Need

  • Network-monitoring software
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Instructions

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      Open your computer's Internet browser (such as Google Chrome, Mozilla FireFox or Internet Explorer) and visit a well-known and safe website from which you can download free software (see the Resource section for links).

    • 2

      Download or purchase a safe and verified program for logging and monitoring your network's activity. Some programs online are available as a completely free download for your computer. Other programs may be sold at a traditional program's cost but come with additional features or a more secure software implementation. Review the website's software and compare companies before choosing a network-logging program to download or purchase.

    • 3

      Install the network-monitoring software you have downloaded or purchased onto your computer's default hard drive. Once the program is installed, you are prompted to select the type of monitoring you would like the program to oversee, such as download history and Web browsing, among many other Web-monitoring features. These features vary depending on the software you download and install, which is another reason to thoroughly research the network-logging programs before choosing just one for your computer's network protection.

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