Need an Android/PC App, Can You Help?

slamjet · #1 (**permalink**) 06-11-2012, 03:30 PM

I thought I'd throw this out there since I'm not able to find what I need. I have a situation in one of my Stake's buildings where someone is sucking bandwidth out of the network. It's so bad, the clerks can't transmit. I know it's someone because it only happens on Sunday. So I need an app for my android or laptop that will scan for wifi signals and show me their up/download stats. A bonus is to track them down and pull them out of whatever corner they're in.

I knew this was going to be an issue and now here it is. Any suggestions?

annewandering · #2 (**permalink**) 06-11-2012, 03:36 PM

password it? and why isnt it?

annewandering · #3 (**permalink**) 06-11-2012, 03:37 PM

oh hmm mine has it in settings. not even an ap you have to download. did you check there under wireless?

Eowyn · #4 (**permalink**) 06-11-2012, 03:41 PM

I would think that the easiest thing would be to create or change the password, and only give it out with the strict understanding that it is to be used for Church use only and to be careful about using up bandwidth. Is someone watching Netflix during RS? Playing World of Warcraft during EQ?

slamjet · #5 (**permalink**) 06-11-2012, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by annewandering

password it? and why isnt it?

It is passworded. But the open WiFi that the Church wants in every single flip'n building for general membership usage with the open-secret of a password is on the same, one DSL line for the whole building. If I had my druthers, I'd shut the thing down, but alas, I'm not the one in charge. Only the one who cleans up the mess

slamjet · #6 (**permalink**) 06-11-2012, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by annewandering

oh hmm mine has it in settings. not even an ap you have to download. did you check there under wireless?

Every app I've seen is to find hot-spots. I need one to find devices. I have network scanners that I'm going to try out, but I was hoping there is something for Android so I don't have to drag my laptop around.

annewandering · #7 (**permalink**) 06-11-2012, 03:48 PM

Ok why IS it on all the time? If there is a usuage problem then perhaps that would help. ok so you are in charge of the dsl? Interrupt it and see who goes nuts. ^^ Just dont do it when the clerks are transmitting.

slamjet · #8 (**permalink**) 06-11-2012, 03:55 PM

It's on all the time because that's what Salt Lake wants. I'm so not in agreement with this, and in even less agreement of having it in this building because it houses the YSA & SA wards. I'm trying to get access to the router so I can block the person, but I need to find who it is first.

annewandering · #9 (**permalink**) 06-11-2012, 04:10 PM

how about network mapper by ian hawkins? paid 1.56. still looking but this apparently will disconnect devices if they are slowing the network. i am guessing this is more what you want then the wifi tracker in next post. let me know what ap you settle on. very curious how well they work.

EarlJibbs · #10 (**permalink**) 06-11-2012, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by slamjet

It's on all the time because that's what Salt Lake wants. I'm so not in agreement with this, and in even less agreement of having it in this building because it houses the YSA & SA wards. I'm trying to get access to the router so I can block the person, but I need to find who it is first.

Once you get access to the router, you should be able to see who it is and block them. Once they come to you saying they have a problem with the internet, you will know who it is!

Where are you located? I am in SLC and the password for us is only given to people who need it. I can tell you that if we gave it out to everyone in my ward, we would have a bandwidth problem immediately. With 2 wards in the building at any given time and all of the android phones, tablest and iphones running off of it? Wow. I am not sure you are even looking for just one person. Best of luck. Have you passed the concern up the chain to IT?