Simple question - how can I see who is on the wireless network?

[freda]

Sometimes when I fire-up my wireless connection, I find wireless networks in the neighorhood. How can I see who is on the wireless network?

[Taino718]

Hi,

Using another person's network is against the law. The other wireless networks that you see may have WEP off, however, you won't be able to join their network.

Make sure your network is protected by enabeling WEP or WPA. You can also find information at Netstrumbler.com or many other Wifi sites.

If you recognize a neighbor's network give them a call and tell them to enable WEP.

There are many free hot spots where you can enter for free and use the internet. Use google to find hot spot sites.

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[billgeo]

But... is there a means to see who is on YOUR network incase someone outside your walls has found a way to connect?
Thanks
Bill

[Taino718]

Hi,

If you have enable WEP, WPA or MAC filtering you are safe. Any two will do well. Most users can see other networks but do not have the skills to connect to your network.

To keep your network safe turn off the router or modem at night. Keep your virus and firewall up to date.


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[nowire]

I don't know if this is the right answer... but, if you access your router configuration page and then see the list of connected devices - the actual button that you click might vary depending on the router's brand - you can see the mac ids and computer name of devices that are connected to or with in the range of your router. Hope this helps.

[lybush]

There is a 'free' program called "TCPNV.EXE"
that will show each connection to a network and certain information about each connection. It is a very small program and works very well.

Hope this helps.

Len

[billgeo]

Thanks! I'll check it out.

Originally posted by lybush
There is a 'free' program called "TCPNV.EXE"
that will show each connection to a network and certain information about each connection. It is a very small program and works very well.

Hope this helps.

Len