Scans over wifi network.

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I occasionally grant a neighbor access to my wifi. The other day he told me an avaste scan on his computer detected malware on my computer over wifi. I am wanting to know how avaste on his computer is able to scan my computer over wifi, and how to stop him from being able to do that.

Thanks.

[Asyn]

As soon as he's connected to your WIFI, he can also scan it.
If you don't want that, don't allow him to access your network.

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ok thanks. is there anyway to detect when he is scanning?

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also i could have him set up avaste to only scan his local computer ya?

[Asyn]

You're welcome.

[Asyn]

also i could have him set up avaste to only scan his local computer ya?

Well, you could ask him to remove WIFI inspector.

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we are both using avaste free. i cant find wifi inspector or network scan features. are they part of the free version? sry for all the questions. im trying not to be noob.

[Asyn]

we are both using avaste free. i cant find wifi inspector or network scan features. are they part of the free version?

Yes.

-> https://support.avast.com/article/96/ (Add/Remove components)

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ok i found it. so if he uninstalls wifi inspector his avaste wont be able to scan my pc over wifi at all? sry but i want to be clear on this for when i talk to him. really appreciate this.

[Asyn]

ok i found it. so if he uninstalls wifi inspector his avaste wont be able to scan my pc over wifi at all?

Correct.

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ok i have what i need now. fast response, patience, problem solved. thanks Asyn. 

[Asyn]

You're welcome.