How can you tell who is using your home wireless network?
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Yes, login to the router.  There should be section that shows the IP addresses of connected computers.  Although, if I remember correctly this only works when using DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) which auto-assigns computers connecting to the network an IP address.
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You could log onto the routers maintanence page and see wh ois connected to it, and see fi it has a logging function you can use to see who logged on previously.\n\nThe best way to stop other people to use it is to change the "SSID" name to one only you know, connect up your laptop and the turn "SSID Broadcast" to "off" so nobody can see yoru signal unless they know what it is called.\n\nUsing security like WEP etc. will also help stop unwanted people
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Wireless access has always been , for me, quite benign, such as within the school level, or airports with people wanting to send that last detail of their flight itenerary. \nThere are ways of securing your homes wireless access.
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You may also want to make sure you are connecting to YOUR wireless network, not someone else's; Especially if you are living in or near an apartment complex or similar.
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you will need to access your router.  The IP address is probably 192.168.1.1.  Type that in the address bar of IE or Firefox.  It should take you to the online configuration screens for your router.  Linksys has this info under the Status tab, Local Network and then DHCP Clients table.  This will show you all of the computers currently connected to your network.  The exact path may vary by mfr. but it should be similar.  You need to secure your network to prevent this.  Set the security mode to WPA with a pre-shared key use AES as the algorithm and choose a key that is not easily guessed.  Google wireless network security for more info. or visit Practically Networked.\n\nHope this helps.
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ISP's such as BSNL/Airtel/Tata indicom have software/application designed to measure the amount of data transferred to each and every User registered to their network.  Everything is now automated and is done automatically.\n\nWhat you can do is install the free application that can track your Internet usage.\nLink to download the application called Netmeter.\nhttp://www.softpedia.com/get/Network-Tools/Bandwidth-Tools/NetMeter.shtml\nor\nhttp://www.download.com/BitMeter/3000-2381_4-10504651.html?tag=lst-6-6
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Go to Start - Control Panel - Network and Internet Connections - Network Connections.\nif you have a network card it will show it, whether is wired or wireless you will see it in there.
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Go to My Network Places, then depending on your operating system (i'm assuming you're using Windows XP, doesn't matter if its professional or home edition, 32 or 64bit..etc) Look on the left hand side of the box, and under the tab of Network Tasks, you'll see something that says "View network connections"\n\nClick on that and Viola! Your answer awaits =]
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First and foremost, you should probably secure your wireless network. WEP is not particularly secure, but will prevent at least casual intruders from gaining access to your network. WPA is a bit more secure. \n\n1. There is no easy way to figure out who is using your wireless network. if someone is using it, the computer will probably be close (300 ft), but if you are really interested, you will need something like a wireless packet sniffer installed to see what kind of traffic is flowing through your network\n\n2. An intruder will be able to see all of your information if do have not secured your network using something like WEP. These days most web sites use HTTPS to encrypt credit cards and passwords (which would mean that the intruder cannot see them), but you should still secure your network.\n\n3. Zone alarm will potentially protect you, but not if it is installed between your DSL / phone line and your wireless access point (remember that if the intruder can get into your wireless network, they can directly connect to your computer). There are a number of changes you can make to minimize the risk of somebody gaining access to your computer (e.g., if you are using windows, don't enable file sharing, make sure the latest patches are installed, etc.), but generally there are always some holes a determined intruder can use to get access to your data. Again, best way to prevent this is to enable wireless security....\n\nMore info:\n\n"Sorta liek creating a decoy unsecured network,tempting an intruder and then monitoring his tracks as to what he'll be upto wid such a network.Will i be able to gain the info of his computer username.So basically, does the intrusion work both ways wen i have created the network.? thanks again. cheers."\n\nYes, and this is called a 'honey trap' system (http://search.yahoo.com/search?p=honeytrap+security&prssweb=Search&ei=UTF-8&fr=ytff1-&x=wrt). Using a sniffer, you can try two things (based on his level of sophistication):\n\n1. watch what the intruder does, and hope that by passively observing the traffic, you get some insight about identify, etc.\n\n2. actively try to break into the intruder's system, really doing the same thing to him (though not sure how legal this is)\n\nHope this help...
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Haha, either that, or they have one form or another of security installed on their wireless setup.
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browse the windows network
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if you have no password protection on your wireless router it could well be that the neighbours have been enjoying using your broadband connection...it sounds like you may have been "shaped" by your ISP ...what they do is shape your usage down to dial up speeds if you have exceeded your download limit for the month..check with your ISP if this is indeed the case..then make sure you put a password on your router!!
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You can check to see how many addresses are being handed out if you AP provides DHCP service.  Even if your AP doesnt provide DHCP and someone is just associated to the AP then there should be a screen or some sort of log that shows you who is connected.  It will show you the MAC address unless you have some other sort of authentication set up.\n\nIf your AP provides firewall service also, then you can check all outgoing connections as they are being built to see where they are going.
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Access your wireless router and you should have an option to look at the DHCP Client list.  It will tell you how many computers and what the computer names are that are connected to your network.  If any computers are not yours then someone is connected to your network.  As for who they are in particular...unfortunelty unless they have files shared that give away their name or who they are there is no way to tell.
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get in to your router. type your router address at ur web browser (eg.192.168.1.1). usually your router can show you how many computer are connected to it. Or use a sofware like Network magic. u can found it at www.downloads.com
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You can install a network sniffer and watch the network traffic.  If you see unexpected traffic, you can see the IP address it is coming from.
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Your wireless router sends the signal as far as it can, anyone with a wireless card can pick up that signal if they are within it's range. If you do not want them to piggy back off your wireless internet you will have to access your router and encrypt the signal coming out of it so that no other computer except yours will understand it's signal. To access the router click the start button and click the run option. From there type in cmd. A black window will pop up, In that window type ipconfig and hit enter. Look for where it says "Default Gateway" Type that number that it gives you into your internet explorer address bar and it will open your router. From there you can encrypt your wireless signal. Be sure to put the password it gives you into your computers that are using wireless or you will not be able to access your own internet once you encrypt it.