People are just realizing Wi-Fi ‘app tap’ trick stops hidden ‘speed vampires’ from slowing your internet down

IF your Wi-Fi is acting up or you’ve never reached the speed you’re paying for, you might be suffering from a case of speed vampire gadgets.

Devices that drain Wi-Fi speed can be found in a lot of homes.

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Experts at HighSpeedInternet.com recommend using an app to find the culprits.

You may even find the devices aren’t in your home and actually belong to neighbors or strangers who are jumping on your network.

The specialists wrote: “Your router may come with a home networking app like NETGEAR Genie, TP-Link Tether, or Xfinity xFi that can show you what devices are connected to your network.

“If you have an app like this, you could easily find errant connections and disconnect them without having to disrupt your whole Wi-Fi network. 

“Your router’s web interface should have a similar map of all your networked devices.”

You can check with your internet service provider to see if an app is available for your specific router.

Find the connected devices section and disconnect any devices you don’t need or don’t recognize.

You can also do this via your router’s admin page online.

Generally, you need to work out your router’s IP address.

Then, type that into a web browser to access an admin page.

Use your router’s username and password to log in and access the settings.

If there is a menu option for bandwidth usage this might show what devices are taking up the most bandwidth.

You’ll then be able to work out whether it’s a device you own that is stealing bandwidth or a stranger’s device.

If you spot any unknown devices, it’s worth updating your password.

This post first appeared on Thesun.co.uk