Probably everyone has had a neighbor or friend borrow Wi-Fi. But what do you do when the person doesn't ask for authorization and simply "steals" your internet signal? Take the tips below and find out who is hacking your Wi-Fi and block them.
Wi-Fi is your digital home. It stores important data and information about you, for this reason it is essential that you keep the network safe and secure. In addition to hurting you financially by using your Internet without paying, people overload your connection, they can download illegal files using your IP address, making you responsible for the crime and even manage to hack your devices by infecting your network with viruses.
Below, learn how to prevent an attack on your privacy, property and security.
Do I know who is using my WiFi?
- Enter the IP of your router into any browser. To find out the IP, just press the Windows key + R, type "cmd" and Enter. At the walk prompt, type "ipconfig | more" and press Enter. Various information will appear. Look for "Default Gateway" and verify the number: this is the IP of your router.
2. Log in and access the router settings. They usually use default usernames and passwords, a search for "router password" followed by make and model should give you the result. You can also try something like "router password" and the carrier name, as some use different default passwords than the manufacturer.
3. Look in the router interface for a tab that shows "connected devices" and list all the devices connected to your network. One way to discover intruders is to disconnect all devices from the network, both wired and wireless, except the computer you are using to access the router. If there are any devices connected in addition to it, there is a possibility that it is an intruder.
How do I change my Wi-Fi password or expel intruders from my Wi-Fi network?
- Change the Wi-Fi password;
- Change the network name;
- Enable WPA2 encryption to ensure additional protection;
- Enable media access control or MAC filtering: the feature allows you to create a whitelist;
- Use your router settings to disable suspicious and automatic connections;
- Use reliable monitoring applications.
It is worth mentioning that the above tips help in protecting and excluding intruders, however, the system can be easily circumvented if they have your network password.
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Securing your Wi-Fi network
According to NordVPN, there are some guidelines to further protect your Internet network, these are:
- Establish a visitor network;
- Disable the network SSID to prevent your network from spreading;
- Check your router settings frequently, so change your password every two months;
- Do not share files and devices if you suspect suspicious activity;
- Don't share your password with people you don't know and trust;
- Use a VPN to ensure security when exchanging information.
