Avast One Network Inspector - Getting Started

Run a scan

To scan your network for vulnerabilities:

1. Open Avast One, click Explore ▸ Network Inspector ▸ Open Network Inspector.
2. Click Scan network.
3. Wait while Network Inspector scans your network for vulnerabilities.
4. Refer to the relevant information below according to the message you see on the results screen:
   • No problems found on network or No vulnerable devices found: We have not identified any vulnerabilities or security issues on your current network. Click Done.
   • Problems found on network or Vulnerable devices found: We have identified vulnerabilities or security issues on your network. For more information, refer to the Resolve an issue section of this article.

Resolve an issue

If Network Inspector detects issues on your network, you see the message Problems found on network or Vulnerable devices found after running a Network Inspector scan.

To resolve each detected vulnerability:

1. Read the information in the panel to understand the type of vulnerabilities found. For example, DNS hijack found or Device password leaked.
2. Follow the instructions to secure your connection. For example, Turn on VPN.

   Alternatively, select Cancel and Yes, leave to proceed without resolving the issues(s). We do not recommend exiting the scan without resolving issues. Your devices will remain vulnerable on the network.

3. After following the instructions to resolve the vulnerability, your network is now secure. Click Done to finish running the scan and resolving the issue(s).

Monitor your network

In the paid version of Avast One, you can monitor when a new device joins your network if scan all devices is enabled.

To enable network monitoring:

1. Open Avast One, click Explore ▸ Network Inspector ▸ Open Network Inspector.
2. Click Scan network.
3. Wait while Network Inspector scans your network for vulnerabilities. Refer to Resolve an issue if vulnerabilities are found.
4. Next to Monitor this network, click the red (OFF) slider so that it changes to green (ON) and select Done.

Network Inspector will now notify you every time a new devices joins this network.

Manage settings

To modify your settings:

1. Open Avast One, click Explore ▸ Network Inspector ▸ Open Network Inspector.
2. Select the Settings tab.
3. Tick or untick the following options according to your preferences:
   • Automatically rescan home networks and connected devices: Regularly scans your home network and all connected devices. You must give Network Inspector permission to scan all devices to enable this feature.
   • Check devices for weak passwords (enabled automatically): Regularly inspects your passwords to ensure they are strong and secure.

Scan all devices

To enable Network Inspector to scan all devices:

1. Open Avast One, click Explore ▸ Network Inspector ▸ Open Network Inspector.
2. Select the Network history tab.
3. For each Network, click the red (OFF) slider so that it changes to green (ON).

   Only allow Network Inspector to scan all devices while on a home or private network to ensure that you have permission to do a full network scan.

4. Click Yes, continue to confirm you have the permission to scan all devices.