In times of economic crisis it is likely that this practice has increased. In the building or neighborhood where you live there always appears some “living person” who, instead of paying for a Internet service try to use the someone else’s WiFi network.
Changing the password of the router provider as soon as it has been installed in the home is the first step to have Hacker-proof WiFi. The second step is to give the network a secure password.
When it comes to strong passwords, it is advisable to remember the rule that says “easy to remember, hard to guess.” That is, a password that contains letters, numbers and special characters, and that has no relation to personal data (not even that of the pet).
If, despite these precautions, the user notices that PC and other devices run slower that usually it is possible that another person is using WiFi without permission of who pays for the service. Here, the best way to know who is connected.
How to know who is connected to my WiFi from my computer
On PCsthe simplest and fastest option is fing app, which can be downloaded from the Play Store. Once installed and opened, Fing automatically detects which network the device is connected to.
In Fing you only have to click twice on Find devices so that, in the upper left, the number of devices connected at that moment appears. By clicking on each of them, all the necessary information appears, including a connection history to distinguish between regular and suspicious users.
The advantage of this app is that it can be used from the PC or from the mobile phone, since it is compatible with the Android and iOS operating systems.
Another similar application is Who is on my wifi, which presents a very simple interface after the user has allowed access to their location. The app provides information about the devices connected at the time of the analysis and also the history of the networks.
In the case of Macs, you can download the LanScan program which, once installed, is executed using the Lan your Scan button, located at the top left. Like the app, LanScan analyzes all connected devices and provides the necessary information about them.
Yes there are an intruder on the WiFi, the password will have to be changed as soon as possible. In addition to using letters, numbers and special characters, and avoiding any personal data (name, nickname, birthday, etc.), a good tip is to change your password from time to time. This simple action increases the security of the devices. You just have to remember to carry it out.
On vacation or when WiFi If it is not used for several days, it is advisable to deactivate the WPS function of the router or turn it off directly. These moments of absence are usually taken advantage of by the “living” who manage to break passwords and surf the Internet without paying a single peso.