How can I monitor users over my wireless router?

gmb1994 · 06-03-2005, 09:58 PM

I have been using a wireless linksys router with cable internet for several months now. The router belongs to the landlady so I have not changed any of the configuration settings yet. Recently, I have noticed that my connection has slowed slightly. I have also noticed other computers in my "network neighborhood". I am living in an apartment building with other wireless users and I'm starting to think that they are taking up my wireless bandwidth. I already know how to configure the wireless router to prevent unauthorized use.

But, before I disconnect them, which programs would allow me to see who is using our wireless router and how much traffic they are placing on it?

Byteman · 06-03-2005, 10:18 PM

Enable logging (inbound and outbound) on the router, then look at the logs periodically.

evilxp2800 · 06-04-2005, 12:16 AM

time to Encrypt your Router i think m8

ripken2004 · 06-04-2005, 06:12 AM

login to ur router, read ur manuel to find out how, then there should be an option to see who is connected to it, and u can also encrypte stuff

**Praetor** · 06-05-2005, 05:42 PM

Or even do MAC address filtering

06-03-2005, 09:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
gmb1994 New Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1	How can I monitor users over my wireless router? I have been using a wireless linksys router with cable internet for several months now. The router belongs to the landlady so I have not changed any of the configuration settings yet. Recently, I have noticed that my connection has slowed slightly. I have also noticed other computers in my "network neighborhood". I am living in an apartment building with other wireless users and I'm starting to think that they are taking up my wireless bandwidth. I already know how to configure the wireless router to prevent unauthorized use. But, before I disconnect them, which programs would allow me to see who is using our wireless router and how much traffic they are placing on it?

06-03-2005, 10:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
Byteman Malware Destroyer Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Hurricane Heaven... still Posts: 1,093	Enable logging (inbound and outbound) on the router, then look at the logs periodically. __________________ Don't byte off more than you can chew...

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06-04-2005, 12:16 AM	#3 (permalink)
evilxp2800 banned Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 326	time to Encrypt your Router i think m8

06-04-2005, 06:12 AM	#4 (permalink)
ripken2004 Platinum Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 534	login to ur router, read ur manuel to find out how, then there should be an option to see who is connected to it, and u can also encrypte stuff