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HKBN HomeGuard 1.19

51.1 MB / 10K+ Downloads / Rating 5.0 - 1 reviews


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HKBN HomeGuard, developed and published by Hong Kong Broadband Network Limited., has released its latest version, 1.19, on 2023-11-29. This app falls under the Tools category on the Google Play Store and has achieved over 10000 installs. It currently holds an overall rating of 5.0, based on 1 reviews.

HKBN HomeGuard APK available on this page is compatible with all Android devices that meet the required specifications (Android 5.0+). It can also be installed on PC and Mac using an Android emulator such as Bluestacks, LDPlayer, and others.

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App Details

Package name: net.hkbn.wificonhomesecurity

Updated: 1 year ago

Developer Name: Hong Kong Broadband Network Limited.

Category: Tools

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Installation Instructions

This article outlines two straightforward methods for installing HKBN HomeGuard on PC Windows and Mac.

Using BlueStacks

  1. Download the APK/XAPK file from this page.
  2. Install BlueStacks by visiting http://bluestacks.com.
  3. Open the APK/XAPK file by double-clicking it. This action will launch BlueStacks and begin the application's installation. If the APK file does not automatically open with BlueStacks, right-click on it and select 'Open with...', then navigate to BlueStacks. Alternatively, you can drag-and-drop the APK file onto the BlueStacks home screen.
  4. Wait a few seconds for the installation to complete. Once done, the installed app will appear on the BlueStacks home screen. Click its icon to start using the application.

Using LDPlayer

  1. Download and install LDPlayer from https://www.ldplayer.net.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file directly into LDPlayer.

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Reviews

1 ★, on 2020-10-31
Scan the bottom of the modem, kept on telling me the code is wrong. Tried input, same thing. Does this app even work?

Previous Versions

HKBN HomeGuard 1.19
2023-11-29 / 51.1 MB / Android 5.0+

HKBN HomeGuard 1.18
2023-02-20 / 49.1 MB / Android 5.0+

About this app

Description:

HKBN teamed up with cybersecurity solutions partner, Trend Micro, to bring enterprise-level network security into homes. As a result, Home Gateway delivers a new paradigm in protection for all devices connected to the home network (beyond just computers and mobile phones, more and more smart devices such as network-connected cameras, sensors, and even smart door locks), and helps parents flexibly manage and monitor children’s online activities.

“HKBN HomeGuard - Network Security” detects, analyses, and protects against external attacks and malicious network activities, blocks unsafe websites and files. The advanced deep pack inspection (DPI) technology offers 3-tier protection against common attacks and network intrusions for all devices connected to Home Gateway. To guard against latest cyberattacks, Trend Micro will regularly update the latest lists of dangerous websites and malwares in its system.

Through “HKBN HomeGuard - Parental Control”, parents now can easily manage and restrict a child’s Internet activity. The service allows parents to effectively block access to specific categories of websites, set time limits for going online, and much more. Even while parents are away from home, they can stay informed of their children’s internet activity through automated notifications and other reporting features on this mobile app.

*HKBN HomeGuard is a built-in network security software in specific HKBN Home Gateway model. This service is only available to HKBN's certain broadband service plan's subscribers and is provided to you under the terms and conditions of your broadband service contract.*

New features

Bugs fixed

App Permissions

Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
Allows applications to enter Wi-Fi Multicast mode.
Required to be able to access the camera device.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows an application to write to external storage.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows an app to access approximate location.
Allows read only access to phone state, including the phone number of the device, current cellular network information, the status of any ongoing calls, and a list of any PhoneAccounts registered on the device.
Allows an application to read from external storage.