Run a scan

To scan your home network for vulnerabilities:

1. Open Avast Security and click the Network Inspector tile on the main application screen.
2. Click Scan network.
3. If you are scanning this network for the first time, select Home. If you have scanned this network before, Network Inspector remembers whether you previously selected Home or Public.
   If necessary, you can change whether a network is set to Home or Public later via the application preferences.
   
4. Wait while Network Inspector scans your network for vulnerabilities.
5. Refer to the relevant information below according to the message you see on the results screen:
   • No vulnerabilities found: We have not identified any vulnerabilities or security issues on your current network. Click Done to return to the main Network Inspector screen.
     With a paid Avast Premium Security subscription, you can tick the box next to Monitor my network in real-time to ensure you are notified each time a new device joins the network.
     
     Refer to this article for more information about managing monitored networks.
   • Vulnerable device(s) 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 Vulnerable device(s) found after running a Network Inspector scan.

To learn how to resolve each detected vulnerability:

1. Click the panel for the unsecured device.
2. Click See how to fix.
3. Find instructions for how to resolve the issue in the relevant location below:
   • For all vulnerabilities, you can find suggestions for how to resolve the vulnerability in the Tips section. For example, we may recommend that you enable Real Site, or click Open device settings and sign in to your router's admin interface to update the relevant settings.
   • For the most common vulnerabilities, click Show more info to open a dedicated article that contains more information about the vulnerability, as well as detailed step-by-step instructions to resolve it.
4. After following the instructions to resolve the vulnerability, click … More options (three dots) ▸ Rescan network to run another Network Inspector scan and ensure that your network is now secure.

Manage monitored networks

If you have a paid Avast Premium Security subscription, you can configure Network Inspector to monitor your home network. This means you are notified each time a new device connects to your network, which ensures that you are always aware about any potential intruders.

The following options are available for managing a monitored network:

• Start monitoring your network
• Check if your network is monitored
• Check which devices are currently connected to your network
• Stop monitoring your network

Start monitoring your network

To enable notifications about new devices connecting to your home network:

1. Run a Network Inspector scan while you are connected to your home network.
2. If no issues are detected, click Done from the results screen. If Network Inspector detects issues, you need to manage these issues before proceeding.
3. Tick the box next to Monitor my network in real-time, then click Done.
   
   If this option does not appear, Network Inspector may already be monitoring your network. You can check if your network is monitored.

Network Inspector now notifies you as soon as a new device joins your network.

Check if your network is monitored

To check that your home network is currently monitored:

1. Open Avast Security and click the Network Inspector tile on the main application screen.
2. Click Settings (the gear icon) in the top-right corner.

If Network Inspector is currently monitoring a network, Monitored appears in the Status column.

Check which devices are currently connected to your network

When you are connected to a monitored network, you can view a list of all the devices that are connected to the network at any time:

1. Open Avast Security and click the Network Inspector tile on the main application screen.
2. Click Show devices.

Network Inspector shows a list of all the devices that are currently connected to your network.

Stop monitoring your network

To stop monitoring your home network:

1. Ensure you are connected to your home network.
2. Open Avast Security and click the Network Inspector tile on the main application screen.
3. Click Show devices.
4. Click Stop monitoring at the top of the screen.

Network Inspector no longer notifies you when a new device joins your home network.