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HKBN HomeGuard on Windows Pc

Developed By: Hong Kong Broadband Network Limited.

License: Free

Rating: 5,0/5 - 1 votes

Last Updated: April 18, 2024

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 1.19
Size 51.1 MB
Release Date November 29, 23
Category Tools Apps

App Permissions:
Allows applications to open network sockets. [see more (12)]

What's New:
Bugs fixed [see more]

Description from Developer:
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 para... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download HKBN HomeGuard and install on Windows PC. HKBN HomeGuard is free Tools app, developed by Hong Kong Broadband Network Limited.. Latest version of HKBN HomeGuard is 1.19, was released on 2023-11-29 (updated on 2024-04-18). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 10,000. Overall rating of HKBN HomeGuard is 5,0. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 1 users, 1 users had rated it 5*, 1 users had rated it 1*.

How to install HKBN HomeGuard on Windows?

Instruction on how to install HKBN HomeGuard on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install HKBN HomeGuard on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

  1. Install using BlueStacks
  2. Install using NoxPlayer

Step By Step Guide To Install HKBN HomeGuard using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "HKBN HomeGuard" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install HKBN HomeGuard on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "HKBN HomeGuard" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Download older versions

Other versions available: 1.19 , 1.18.

Download HKBN HomeGuard 1.19 on Windows PC – 51.1 MB

Download HKBN HomeGuard 1.18 on Windows PC – 49.1 MB

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.*
Bugs fixed
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.