Network Hamster

iPhone · Built by Harborview IT

Your pocket NOC.

Network Hamster runs live checks on the network you're on — double NAT, captive portals, DNS, Wi‑Fi health, and inbound reachability — with tips you can actually use.

8 live checks Double-NAT detection ARIN whois iOS
Diagnose

Eight concurrent checks — gateway, DNS, HTTPS, captive portal, double NAT, and more.

Wireless Health

RSSI, noise, and channel pressure so you know when the air is the problem.

Inbound Watch

See if the internet can reach back into your network — critical for remote access.

Net Info

Public IP, ISP, and ARIN whois without leaving the app.

Built for the job site and the desk.

Same engineer who designs Harborview networks — shipping tools you can open on the floor when something feels off.

What it actually checks

Not a toy speed test. Field-grade visibility for people who support real networks.

01

Gateway, DNS & path

Confirm the LAN gateway answers, DNS resolves, and HTTPS reaches the open internet — the three things that break most “the network is down” tickets.

02

Double NAT detection

Catches stacked routers and carrier NAT that break inbound ports, some VPNs, and VoIP — before you spend an hour chasing ghosts.

03

Captive portal awareness

Know when you're stuck behind hotel or guest Wi‑Fi login walls instead of a real outage.

04

Wireless Health

Signal, noise floor, and channel pressure so you can separate RF problems from routing problems.

05

Inbound Watch & Wi‑Fi Guard

See whether the outside world can reach back in, and keep an eye on the wireless environment while you work.

Get Network Hamster

Available on the App Store for iPhone. Built and maintained by Harborview IT in McKinney, Texas — the same shop that engineers regulated business networks across North Texas.

From the engineer
Network Hamster ships from the same practice that designs, secures, and supports production networks for clinics, CPA firms, and multi-site businesses.