Is your internet slower than normal and did you restart the modem without success? Maybe it’s not your supplier … You may be sharing WiFi With someone who did not invite. In Mexico, this is more common than it seems.
Sometimes, without realizing it, your neighbors or nearby people manage to connect to your network.
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The good news is that there are simple ways to know if someone is using your WiFi Without authorization and, the best, you can also block it. Here we explain how to do it step by step
How to know who is connected to your wifi network
One of the easiest tools to use is Wireless Network Watchera free Nirsoft app. This application allows you to visualize All devices connected to your networkeven those you do not recognize.
How is Wireless Network Watcher used?
- Download the application from the official Nirsoft site.
- Decompress the .zip and open file WNetWatcher.exe.
- Automatically analyze your network and show a list with:
- Device name
- IP address
- MAC address
- Device manufacturer
Compare the list with your devices: cell phone, computer, smart TV, console, router, etc. If you find something unknown, someone else could be using your internet.
Is your internet slow? So you can see the devices connected to your wifi and eliminate strangers
What to do if you discover intruders in your wifi?
Here are some quick actions to protect your network:
1. Change the Wi -Fi password
- Enter the administration panel of your modem (usually from http://192.168.0.1 or http://192.168.1.1).
- Enter your supplier’s access data.
- Change the Network name (SSID) and the passwordUse a complex key with letters, numbers and symbols.
2. Activate the filtering by Mac
- Each device has a Unique Mac address. You can configure your modem to allow only those Mac that you approve.
- This limits the connection to your devices, even if someone knows the password.
3. Disable the WPS
- Although it is practical for connecting quick devices, the WPS can be a weak security point. Better apágalo from the modem configuration.
4. Use an app to monitor your network
In addition to Wireless Network Watcher, you can use apps such as:
- Caught (Android e iOS)
- Who’s on My WiFi (PC y Mac)
- NetCut (For more advanced users)
This is why you must deactivate your cell phone’s wifi when leaving home (and it is not to save drums)
These tools allow to monitor your network in real time, receive alerts when someone new connects, and even cut the intruder connection.
Signs that are stealing the wifi
Even if you don’t have tools, there are signs that could alert you:
- Slower internetespecially in unusual schedules.
- Unknown devices connected in the supplier app.
- Unexpected cuts or errors in your network.
Keeping your Safe Wifi network not only prevents you from stealing you, it also protects your personal information. Today, connected devices not only consume data: they can also be an entrance door to your photos, passwords or even bank accounts.
