Provides additional security options for wireless WiFi networks.
SoftPerfect WiFi Guard is a small networking application which helps owners of wireless networks detect unauthorized users.
The program can be very helpful, especially is a wireless network is viewable in a dense neighborhood. Using it can help users detect unauthorized users as well as provide information about the network security strength.
The main interface of SoftPerfect WiFi Guard includes a list of IP addresses connected as well as details about the computer name, network adapter vendor and additional information when available.
The settings dialog provides different configuration options including the ability to choose which adapter to use, how open to scan and the option to scan a certain amount of devices simultaneously.
Other options of this application include starting automatically with Windows, check for new versions and whether or not to keep the program running in the system tray.
All in all, SoftPerfect WiFi Guard is a handy application to have, especially when network security is an important topic. It is an excellent utility to see whether or not your neighbors are 'stealing' your Internet connection without permission.
Features of SoftPerfect WiFi Guard
- Alert System: Notifies when unknown devices join your network.
- Bandwidth Usage: Reports the amount of data being sent or received.
- IP Address Filtering: Restricts access to devices with specific IP addresses.
- Interface Settings: Customize settings for each network interface.
- Logging: Records IP addresses and MAC addresses of devices.
- MAC Address Filtering: Restricts access to devices with specific MAC addresses.
- Network Scanner: Automatically scans your network for connected devices.
- Network Speed Test: Tests the speed of your network connection.
- Network Statistics: Displays information about connected devices.
- Password Protection: Secure the application with a password.
- Scheduling: Set up a schedule to run scans at specific times.
- Security Settings: Adjust security settings to protect your network.
- Traffic Monitoring: Monitors network traffic to identify suspicious activity.
- Whitelist/Blacklist: Allows user to set devices to ignore or alert on.
Compatibility and License
SoftPerfect WiFi Guard is provided under a freeware license on Windows from WiFi software with no restrictions on usage. Download and installation of this PC software is free and 2.2.3 is the latest version last time we checked.
What version of Windows can SoftPerfect WiFi Guard run on?
SoftPerfect WiFi Guard can be used on a computer running Windows 11 or Windows 10. Previous versions of the OS shouldn't be a problem with Windows 8 and Windows 7 having been tested. It comes in both 32-bit and 64-bit downloads.
Other operating systems: The latest SoftPerfect WiFi Guard version from 2024 is also available for Mac.
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