At work or at home, it is very important to know who is connected to your Wi-Fi. Currently, it is essential to have control and monitor the network.
In a residential connection, for example, this is a way of knowing if other people are using your signal without authorization. Meanwhile, in the corporate environment, this is a way to manage users' actions and impose limits on the use of the internet.
So, to make your life easier, this guide presents useful tools to help identify who is accessing your Wi-Fi. In some cases, even monitoring the activities that are being performed on the network.
Wireshark (Windows / masOS / Linux)
Wireshark (Source: Ubergizmo / Reproduo)Wireshark is a free software that allows you to check which people are using the Wi-Fi network. With it, you can monitor the number of users or connected devices, identify IP addresses, as well as other relevant information.
Wireless Network Watcher (Windows)
Wireless Network Watcher (Source: Ubergizmo / Reproduo)Exclusive to Windows, Wireless Network Watcher is another free tool that allows you to monitor who accesses your Wi-Fi. Like the previous one, it is possible to observe the devices connected to the network, find the IP address and know the connection time.
Bandwich On Linux
Bandwich on Linux (Source: Ubergizmo / Reproduo)As the name implies, this is an exclusive tool for Linux users. Available on GitHub, Bandwich has the same features as the previous examples. However, it does not have a friendly interface and can confuse people.
GlassWire (Windows)
GlassWire (Source: Ubergizmo / Reproduo)In addition to monitoring who is accessing the Wi-Fi connection, GlassWire has some extra features. For example, it allows you to create a custom firewall, monitor network activity and detect the presence of spyware.
In addition, the tool creates a history with all devices connected to the network. However, after the 7-day free trial, certain features are only available in the Pro version. In this case, it costs US $ 39 and can only be installed on a PC.
Accessing the router as an administrator
This is an option for people with experience in the computer field and who are used to router configurations. Therefore, it is not considered a simple method to access information about devices connected to Wi-Fi.
Regardless of the model (D-Link, TP-Link), it is important to have the device manual to assist in this action. It will present the paths to the router's control panel, where there is an option like connected devices or list of devices. There, you will find information about who is accessing the network.
It is important to note, once again, that this is not a recommended option for lay people. This is because they can alter some essential configuration of the device, even if not intentionally.
These were some simple tools and options for those who want to monitor access to their Wi-Fi. Without a doubt, they will be very important to control the network both at home and at work.
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