The trick to know if your neighbors are stealing your WiFi

Here are 3 practical methods to confirm if someone else is using your network:

1-Access your router’s control panel:
To do this, open a web browser and enter your router’s IP address (usually 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1). Sign in with your credentials. If you’ve never changed these credentials, it’s important to do so, as default passwords are easily accessible online.

2-Check the list of connected devices:
Once inside the dashboard, look for a section that says “Connected Devices” or “Customer List.” Here you will be able to see all the devices that are currently connected to your network. If you identify unknown devices, it’s likely that someone is using your WiFi without your permission.

3-Monitor network traffic:
Some routers allow you to monitor the data usage of each connected device. If you notice excessive data usage from a device you don’t recognize, it’s a clear indicator that your WiFi is being stolen.Continue reading…