Cloud Network Technology Singapore Pte. Ltd on My WiFi: What Is It?

You open your router app, scan the list of connected devices, and spot an entry you don’t recognize: Cloud Network Technology Singapore Pte. Ltd. It isn’t your phone, laptop or TV, so the first thought is usually “is someone on my network?”

Relax. In most cases this name is harmless. This guide explains what Cloud Network Technology Singapore Pte. Ltd is, why it appears on your network, and how to find out which device it belongs to.

Quick Answer

Cloud Network Technology Singapore Pte. Ltd is a hardware manufacturer name, not a cloud-hosting service. It is a live Singapore private company linked to Hon Hai Precision Industry/Foxconn. Your router shows this name because the WiFi chip inside one of your devices was made by this company.

What Is Cloud Network Technology Singapore Pte. Ltd?

Despite the word “cloud” in its name, the company is not a cloud-services provider. It is a networking hardware entity within the Foxconn ecosystem, the world’s largest electronics manufacturer.

Every network-capable device has a MAC address. The first six characters identify the chip maker. When your router sees a device, it looks up that prefix and displays the registered manufacturer. That is why you see the chip maker’s name instead of “PS5” or “Smart TV”.

Is Cloud Network Technology Singapore Pte. Ltd Part of Foxconn?

Yes, it is associated with Foxconn (Hon Hai). Networking brand Netgear lists Cloud Network Technology, more commonly known as Hon Hai Precision or Foxconn, among its primary manufacturers. The wider Foxconn group also owns well-known networking brands, including Linksys and Belkin.

Note that some users have found a similar Samoa-based entity, Cloud Network Technology (Samoa), alongside the Singapore one, so you may see either name on your network.

Why Does It Show Up on My WiFi?

The most common reason is simple: a device you own uses a WiFi module made by this manufacturer. Typical examples include:

• PlayStation consoles and Sony TVs. One user who traced an unknown device to this company was told it was likely the WiFi component in a device such as a PS4, PS5 or Sony TV.
• PCs and motherboards with built-in WiFi. Users have reported a stock B650I motherboard with built-in WiFi appearing under this name.
• Mesh routers and access points, such as eero and similar systems.
• Laptops, tablets and smart home devices that use the same networking chips.

Because the router only knows the chip maker, not the finished product, you have to do a little detective work to match it to a real device.

Is It Safe?

The name alone is not a sign of hacking or malware. It only tells you who made the network chip, not who is using it. In most cases the “unknown” device is one of your own gadgets.

That said, do not ignore it completely. If you have checked every device at home and still cannot match the entry, treat it as unknown and follow the steps below.

How to Identify the Device

1. Note the details. Open your router’s admin page or app and write down the device’s MAC address and IP address.
2. Turn devices off one by one. Switch off your console, TV, PC, phone and tablet in turn, and watch which entry disappears from the list.
3. Use the command line. On Windows, run arp -a in Command Prompt to list connected IPs and MAC addresses. One user did exactly this and successfully pinged the device, confirming it really existed on the network.
4. Look up the MAC prefix. Enter the first six characters in the IEEE OUI lookup to see the registered vendor.
5. Check community discussions. Others have faced the same puzzle, for example in this Zyxel community thread.

How to Block or Remove It

If you still cannot identify the device, the easiest approach is to block it at the router and see which of your devices loses its connection. To secure your network further: Eileen’s Lounge

• Change your WiFi password to a long, unique one.
• Use WPA3, or WPA2 with AES encryption.
• Turn off WPS and remote management if you don’t use them.
• Update your router firmware regularly.

Final Thoughts

Cloud Network Technology Singapore Pte. Ltd is almost always a legitimate hardware maker connected to Foxconn, and it usually points to the WiFi chip in a console, TV, PC or router accessory in your home. Check your devices, verify the MAC address, and block anything you can’t account for. For more background, see this company profile.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is Cloud Network Technology Singapore Pte. Ltd?
It is a Singapore-registered hardware company linked to Foxconn (Hon Hai). Its name appears on networks because its chips are used in many WiFi-enabled devices.

2. Is Cloud Network Technology Singapore Pte. Ltd a cloud service company?
No. Despite the name, it is a manufacturer, not a cloud-hosting or software provider.

3. Is Cloud Network Technology Singapore Pte. Ltd safe on my WiFi?
Usually yes. The name only identifies the chip maker. Confirm it by matching the MAC address to your own devices.

4. Is it a virus or hacker?
No. It is a vendor label shown by your router, not malware. Still, secure your WiFi if you can’t find the matching device.

5. Why does Cloud Network Technology Singapore Pte. Ltd show up on my PS5 network?
Because some PlayStation consoles use WiFi modules made by this manufacturer, so the router shows the chip maker’s name.

6. Is Cloud Network Technology Singapore owned by Foxconn?
It is linked to Hon Hai Precision Industry (Foxconn). Netgear also lists Cloud Network Technology as a primary manufacturer under the Foxconn name.

7. What devices use Cloud Network Technology Singapore chips?
Consoles (PS4/PS5), Sony TVs, PCs and motherboards with built-in WiFi, mesh routers such as eero, and other smart devices.

8. How do I find the MAC address of this device?
Open your router’s connected-devices page or app, or run arp -a on Windows. Then look up the first six characters in the IEEE OUI database.

9. How do I block Cloud Network Technology Singapore Pte. Ltd from my network?
Use your router’s device list to block its MAC address, then change your WiFi password and use WPA3 or WPA2-AES.

10. What is the difference between Cloud Network Technology Singapore and Cloud Network Technology (Samoa)?
Both are Foxconn-linked entities registered under different MAC prefixes, so either name may show up depending on the device.