Deleting devices from router (2024)

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Deleting devices from router? ›

The easiest, most secure method is merely changing your Wi-Fi network's password on your router. This will forcibly disconnect all devices from your Wi-Fi network—even your own. You'll have to reconnect to the Wi-Fi network by entering the new password on all your devices.

The easiest, most secure method is merely changing your Wi-Fi network's password on your router. This will forcibly disconnect all devices from your Wi-Fi network—even your own. You'll have to reconnect to the Wi-Fi network by entering the new password on all your devices.

Navigate through your router's admin panel to find a tab or panel marked “History,” “Router history,” “System logs,” or something similar. If your router keeps logs, you should see a button near the top of the screen marked “Clear logs” or something similar.

Log in to your router's web interface to find a list of connected devices. On a PC or Mac, open Command Prompt or Terminal, type arp -a, and press Enter or Return to see IP addresses of connected devices. Try a third-party app like Wireless Network Watcher on Windows or Fing on mobile.

Start > Search Programs and Files, type, Control Panel > Hardware & Sound > Devices & Printers > Locate the Device, click on it, a popup menu appears. Select, remove Device, click yes. Last edited by AmericanPharaoh; 17 Apr 2024 at 05:56.

The best way to clean your router physically is with Lysol or Clorox fluids, which are known to kill 99.9% of germs. Spray this disinfectant cleaner onto a paper towel and wipe down all outer surfaces of the router. Allow it to air-dry.

Resetting your router to its default out-of-the-box state is easy to do. Usually. On nearly every router and mesh system we've tested, all you do is insert a straightened paper clip into the Reset hole and push down on a button until the LEDs flicker. That's it.

Can I check if someone is using my WiFi? ›

Use an app

There are apps for both mobile and desktop computers that can be used to detect unwanted devices on your network. There are also web-based apps like this router checker from F-Secure that will look for indications that someone has hacked into your network.

Find the DHCP settings, "attached devices" area, or a similarly named section. The specifics vary by router manufacturer. Look through the list of connected devices and isolate those that aren't yours. If they're not immediately obvious, disconnect and/or turn off those you know belong to you.

Download and Use Your Router app.

Your router app can remove unknown devices giving you peace of mind when you see a strange device show up on your network. You can also log directly from your router from your computer or smartphone to see what devices are connected.