Wifi Technology
Wifi is a technology that allows a smartphone or tablet to connect to an Internet network wirelessly. Currently, phones have this feature and allow for more efficient and constant communication.
Hackers and Wifi
Guessing the Wifi password for a house, office or location is difficult. However, some hackers have found a way to break passwords and hang onto networks for free.
Why should I never have Wifi and mobile data activated on my smartphone when I'm at home?
The effects of unauthorized Wifi connection
This saturates the network and you may lose speed, the more devices are connected to your network. However, if you don't know, there is an app that will help you know who is connected to your Wifi. This way you can rightfully complain if your neighbor is 'stealing' your internet.
How to know if there is an unwanted guest on my WiFi?
- Install the application on your Android or iPhone.
- Open Fing - Network Scanner and you will see that it starts scanning your Wifi.
- After a few seconds, the application will show all the devices connected to your home Wifi.
- In addition to your smartphone, you will see other types of devices such as Smart TVs or signal repeaters, including their brand.
It should be noted that Fing - Network Scanner shows the model and brand of the device. This way you can verify who is connected to your network and it will depend on you whether you decide to cut it off or limit it by changing the Wifi password.