How to See Who Is Connected to Your Wi-Fi
Your router admin panel shows a complete list of all connected devices. Checking it regularly helps you spot unauthorised connections and identify devices you no longer use.
How to View Connected Devices
Go to http://192.168.1.1 in a browser. Enter your admin username and password.
Look for Attached Devices (Netgear), Wireless Clients or Client List (TP-Link, Asus), DHCP Client List, or Network Map. Most modern routers show device name, IP address, and MAC address for each connected device.
Cross-reference device names or MAC addresses with your own devices. The MAC address manufacturer prefix (first 6 characters) can help identify unknown devices — Apple MACs start with patterns like A4:CF:99, Samsung with 8C:AA:B5, etc. Searching the first 6 characters on macvendors.com identifies the manufacturer.
If you find a device you do not recognise, change your Wi-Fi password immediately. All connected devices will be disconnected and will need to reconnect with the new password. Use MAC filtering to block specific devices if the problem recurs.
Where to Find Device Lists by Brand
| Brand | Path to Connected Devices |
|---|---|
| Netgear | Home > Attached Devices or Advanced > Device Manager |
| TP-Link | Advanced > Network > DHCP Server > DHCP Clients List |
| Asus | Network Map (main page) or Client List |
| Linksys | Connected Devices or DHCP Client Table |
| D-Link | Home > Wireless Clients or Advanced > DHCP |