Do you suspect that someone is accessing your wireless network? Read this article to find out what other devices are connected to your Wi-Fi network. You can do this in several ways! This wikiHow teaches you how to find out who is connected to a Wi-Fi network.
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Method 1 of 3: Using a Wireless Router
Step 1. Open a web browser
Enter the wireless router interface using a web browser. You can use the web interface to set up and configure a wireless network and check who else is connected to your wireless router.
Step 2. Type the IP address of the router in the address field
The web page for the wireless router will open. The IP address of the wireless router will vary depending on the make and model. Read the router's manual, or visit the manufacturer's website to find out the IP address of your wireless router.
- Commonly used router IP addresses include 192.168.1.1 or 10.0.0.1.
- If you're using Windows, you can get your router's IP address from the Command Prompt. Click Start and type CMD to bring up the Command Prompt. Click on Command Prompt to open it. Next, type ipconfig /all, then press Enter. Look for the IP address to the right of "Default Gateway".
Step 3. Type in the username and password
If the username and password have not been changed, enter the default information. This may vary depending on the make and model of the router. Read the router's manual or visit the manufacturer's website for the router's default username and password.
Commonly used usernames and passwords are "admin" and "password"
Step 4. Look for the list of devices
A list of connected devices will appear on the web page for your router. The location will vary depending on the make and model of the router. The list may be under " Connected devices " or " Attached devices ", or something similar. This list displays the device names and MAC addresses for all connected devices.
If any device is not recognized, change the Wi-Fi password immediately. If available, use WPA2-PSK encryption. By doing this, all devices must enter a new password if they want to reconnect to your network
Method 2 of 3: Using the Command Line
Step 1. Run Command Prompt
On Windows 8 or later, you can open it by pressing the Windows key and typing " CMC ".
On a Mac, use the terminal. Do this by clicking on the magnifying glass icon in the top right corner and typing terminal in the search field. After that, click on terminal
Step 2. Type " arp -a " in the command line window
Step 3. View the IP address
An IP address that starts with the same number as the router's IP address (i.e. 192.168) is connected to the router. It displays the IP and MAC addresses of all connected devices.
Each device connected to the internet has a unique MAC address. Generally, the MAC address of a device is placed in the Settings menu under Network or Internet Settings, or about device info. You can find MAC addresses for Mac, Windows, iPhone, and Samsung Galaxy
Method 3 of 3: Using the Wireless Network Watcher Program (Only for Windows)
Step 1. Launch a web browser and visit
You can use any browser.
Step 2. Scroll down the screen, then click Download Wireless Network Watcher with full install
This link is second under " Feedback " on the page.
Step 3. Click on the installation file and follow the given instructions
By default, newly downloaded files are usually placed in the Downloads folder. Click the file named " wnetwatcher_setup.exe ". The Wireless Network Watcher installer will run. Follow the instructions given on the screen to install it. Once installed, Wireless Network Watcher will be opened.
Step 4. Open Wireless Network Watcher
The icon is an eyeball above the wireless router. Launch this application by clicking Start in Windows and typing Wireless Network Watcher. Open the app by clicking on the icon that appears. Wireless Network Watcher will automatically scan for networks and display a list of all connected devices after you run this application.
Use the " Device Name " field to check the names of all devices and routers connected to the network
Step 5. Click the triangular Play icon
You'll find it in the upper-left corner of the Wireless Network Watcher window. Doing so will re-scan your network and a list of all connected devices will be displayed.
