DHCP server clients question?

Question

When I enter my router menu using the internet on my computer, and I click on Status>Connected Clients, under the "CONNECTED DHCP LAN CLIENTS" menu, it lists the devices and computers that are connected. I can see my PS3, as well as my computer listed, but also someone else with a weird name. I've asked everyone in the house if they've named any of their devices by this name, and no one has ever heard of it...I've also tried to reset my wireless password and router, but every attempt proves unsuccessful....WHAT can I do to get rid of this person??!

Answer 1

Some router status screens do not update very often, if at all. They can hang on to names and MAC ID's that are long gone

But if you are really concerned, then collect the MAC IDs of each network adapter that is authorized on the network.

Add the ID's to the network filter list and enable MAC ID filtering. Now only machines with the proper MAC ID can use the network. Everyone else is locked out

You need to be really careful when doing this though. Make sure you include the MAC ID for the Ethernet adapter of your primary computer. If you make a mistake, you may find yourself locked out of your own router and have to reset it and start all over

Answer 2

Change your wireless password and see if that kicks them off. If not, it's not another person and rather, your router is showing itself in the list amongst the computers.

To change password.. open command prompt, type ipconfig. find gateway address and enter into URLL bar.

Login with default pass, find wireless settings and change to WPA2/Personal and create a password.



Another way would be to block the MAC address from accessing the network. This is done on the same router setup page, under wireless settings and MAC filtering, usually. You'll find it :)

Answer 3

it particularly is achieveable you've got an ip conflict. The DHCP server which would be offering the ip's could be approved and the different could be disabled to steer away from any issues

Answer 4

as someone already stated it could be the router seeing itself. any smartphones or tablets with wifi on? if you lost the password you can reset it and reconfigure the router/access point.

Answer 5

If you are using WEP encryption, it is likely that you are involuntarily sharing your internet connection with a hacker. Try using WPA2 encryption :)