It's possible that someone could be exploiting your WiFi connection without you knowing. Some symptoms that this is happening may include: slowdown in connectivity, intermittent outages, router lights blinking without active use or the connection time is larger than usual. But, if you want to clear up any doubts, it is possible to use some scanning tool eg Fing - Network Tools, a development that is also free.
The truth is that the way to use this development is very simple. It is downloaded, installed following the usual steps when obtaining an application from the Play Store and, once this is done, when executing Fing - Network Tools a WiFi network scan in its entirety and displays the devices that are using it. A list then appears on the Android device screen with key details, and if you wish, you can activate alerts when a new team appears to detect it instantly.
Discovering intruders
The information obtained from each of the elements that make up your network is sufficient to identify them. For example, it is possible to see the IP address they have; the type of device it is (router, smartphone, TV, etc.) and also the MAC address of the network adapter they use. With this, and also the identifying icon that appears on the left side, it's very difficult not to know exactly what each item in the list is about. In addition, Fing adds manufacturer and model recognition through its database, and NetBIOS/UPnP/SNMP/Bonjour name analysis to improve accuracy.
If any of them do not match some of those that should have access, such as a laptop you have or a tablet, the ideal thing is to try them out. temporarily disconnect Each device listed in Fing – Network Tools one after the other to confirm which is which. In case it's not one of yours... you know, you have an intruder on your WiFi network. Fing can also help you do this ping, traceroute, DNS lookup y port scan about that equipment to understand what services it exposes.
For continuous monitoring, you can register your account and receive security alerts on the phone or by email when a new device connects, when the status of a device changes or if a device is detected cuts with your supplier and performance data in your area, with ISP ratings and speed statistics. It's even possible to detect unusual devices on the local network, such as unexpected IP cameras, which should be reviewed in detail.
More application possibilities
Well yes, development offers other options that increase its usefulness. For example, it is possible identify devices by setting a custom name; you can also know the connection quality since it is possible to know the access time (ping) it offers; it has a gateway identifier for the Internet connection; it has a connection history, etc. Added to this are functions such as speed tests on WiFi and mobile data (download, upload and latency), Wake on LAN, and built-in diagnostic utilities.
With its WiFi and LAN scanner, Fing discovers all connected devices and identifies them with great accuracy (IP, MAC, name, manufacturer, and category). Its technical kit adds advanced analysis (NetBIOS, UPnP, SNMP, and Bonjour), port scanning to view open services, and route tracing to locate bottlenecks. You can also schedule and receive automatic notifications when new equipment is connected or the status of your network changes.
If you want to go a step further, the Fingbox accessory—a physical add-on for your home network—unlocks networking features. advanced protection and troubleshooting: digital presence to know who is home, digital billboard that detects nearby devices, automatic lock of intruders before they join your WiFi, parental control for pause the Internet or schedule screen time, analysis of bandwidth by device, search for optimal points of signal, automated speed tests with reports to compare ISP performance, and security audits with open port detection and possible vulnerabilities.
To eliminate intruders without Fingbox, turn to the router: in its web panel you can create a black list (or, better yet, a whitelist) based on MAC addresses. Keep in mind that the MAC can be impersonated, so the really effective step is change WiFi password and use WPA2/WPA3. Take advantage and disable WPS, update the router firmware and periodically check the clients connected with Fing to maintain control.
The truth is that Fing – Network Tools is a very useful tool that can clear up any doubts you may have about unauthorized access to your Wi-Fi network and, therefore, take action. It also has the positive feature of being completely Delivery to Italy takes one or two business days y does not integrate advertisingIf you add Fingbox, you'll gain proactive blocking, reporting, and an extra layer of security for homes with many connected devices.
Other developments for the Google operating system you can meet them in this section from AndroidAyuda, where you will find jobs of all kinds.
Protecting your home network isn't complicated if you have visibility: with Fing you'll see who's on your WiFi, you'll receive alerts, you'll be able to diagnose faults, and by combining good router practices (strong password, WPA2/WPA3, WPS disabled, and up-to-date firmware) or Fingbox support, you'll be able to block intruders and keep your privacy safe.
