Question about unknown devices in home network

Michelle_pix1 · Apr 9, 2016

Can someone tell me why I have a unknown device connected to my home internet network? I have had a jump in gigs and I have not used my computer much. No other person in my household has. I have a satellite internet company and this has happened a number of times. Could this unknown device be a hacker sucking off my connection?

COLGeek · Apr 9, 2016

You could have a leech attached to your network. Changing your wireless password and your router's admin password will remove them if so.

The unknown device could be a smart phone, bluray player, or another network device like a NAS.

Makes the changes and see what happens. Good luck.

Michelle_pix1 · Apr 10, 2016

Thank you. I changed the passwords. This has happened a number of times, where I called my provider and they have no clue what is going on. I live in a rural area so I'm not quite sure how this is happening. Can someone hack my network from another location? I checked the usage in the beginning of the week and it was at 40%, I checked it again yesterday and it was at 60%. I just wish I knew how someone could get in my network like this.

COLGeek · Apr 10, 2016

Someone could access your network from afar, but it is not likely. Make sure you also disable remote access on your router.

Make a list of all devices attached to your home network and post them here. Be sure to include all devices, we can look at what might be consuming your data.

bill001g · Apr 10, 2016

Make sure WPS is disabled, it is easy cracked and will compromise even the best wifi keys.

COLGeek · Apr 10, 2016

bill001g :

Same for WEP (almost like having no encryption enabled). Use WPA and set a strong password.

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