It’s true that your internet will run slower when more people are using it. However, this is really the least of your worries. Slow Wi-Fi is only a symptom of a much bigger problem. If there’s an unwanted guest connected to your network, that person will be able to access data from your computers and other devices connected to the same Wi-Fi. This puts your information in jeopardy. We want to help you figure out who’s connected to your Wi-Fi network so you can keep your data safe and protect your privacy online. Stop wondering why your connection is so slow. Instead, follow these tips and figure out if there’s someone else connected to your Wi-Fi. You can also view which other devices are connected to your network and how much data each has used in the past 30 days.1 Google even provides you with details such as IP addresses of all devices connected to your network. The second option is to go through your router’s web interface. This is actually a very reliable way to check because your router is what devices connect to to use your Wi-Fi. You should be able to access this information by going to your internet service provider’s website (ISP) and logging in to manage your router. Look for an option that shows connected or attached devices. Another option to access your router’s interface is by using your IP address.2 Type your IP address into your browser to bring up your router’s interface.3 Another good free app is NetSpot. You simply download it to see if there’s any unwanted devices connected to your Wi-Fi network. Apps like these can help you figure out why your Wi-Fi connection drops when you’re not expecting it and whether your Wi-Fi slowdowns are normal. Sometimes Wi-Fi is just running really slowly because there’s a lot of devices connected to the network and a lot of people using your Wi-Fi to begin with.
