Wi-Fi networks reach far beyond walls, hallways and doors, so our home network can be easily picked up by other people who live or pass by. If we add to this that there are more and more services that depend on this Wi-Fi network, it is important that we can find out who is connected to our network. Something that we can consult directly from our iPhone.
Although it is not necessary for us to verify it on a daily basis, we it’s a good habit to do it once in a while. More if we detect an irregularity with our network, such as a sudden drop in speed, finding an impression on the printer that we have not done or seeing random content on our television.
Regular check-ups are always a good idea
Although the examples we just gave are quite extreme, the truth is that if a neighbor is well connected to our network, they could have access to printers, scanners, AirPlay, etc. At best, we would simply share our bandwidth with others. At worst, keep in mind that some internet activities are illegal and that the network from which they are carried out is essential.
That said, let’s see how to check who is connected to our Wi-Fi network. This is something that we have to do from our routerwe are therefore going to set out the general lines here, without being able to go into the details of how to proceed for the dozens of routers that exist on the market.
We will start by opening the application Settings from our iPhone or iPad, by entering Wireless and touching the little “i” next to the network to which we are connected. Basically we will query the IP address of Router. This is the address of our router within the local network and the same address we need to enter in Safari to connect to it. An address that is usually 192.168.1.1, but can take other numbers.
After entering the address we just found in the Settings app in the Safari address bar, the next thing we need to do is identify us with a username and password. If we do not know them, we can check them at the bottom of the same router, where there should be a label with this information. If we have difficulty finding this username and password, the easiest way is to contact the operator, provided we are using their router, or the router manufacturer, if we are using a third-party router.
Arrived here, the most common is that it takes locate a section called “Local Network Map”, “Local Network” or something equivalent. Here we can check the devices that are connected. Depending on the number of devices we have connected in our home, we may see some that we do not recognize. The best way to detect a device that shouldn’t be there is to disconnect all of ours from the internet.
By putting them in airplane mode or simply disconnecting them momentarily from the power supply, we will drastically reduce the list and it will be easier for us to detect irregularities. At the same time, it’s a good idea that we make a list of all the devices that can be connected at home. Let’s keep in mind that smart thermostats, thermometers, network nodes and even washing machines can appear here.
Although the usual thing is that we do not find anything strange, in this case the priority is to change the password of the Wi-Fi network and the administration of the router. Something that the same operator can help us with. In any case, a regular review of the devices that are part of our network is certainly a good idea. Fortunately, the process is very simple and we can carry it out directly from our iPhone.
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