How to Tell if Your Neighbors Are Stealing Your Wi Fi

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Turn on your computer/laptop

   Click on "Network" on the side bar. , If you see any fishy devices, like a weird phone, or computer, etc read on.
   
   If you don't, navigate to
   192.168.1.1 or your router's address.
   
   Find a device map and look for any fishy devices.
   
   If none are found, you have no intruders! , If you are not sure what the IP is, call your Internet Service Provider. , Most of the time it is:
   Username:
   Admin Password: password Read your routers setup guide if you are not sure ,, Change the SSID to something else besides the default. , Make sure it's unique and secure, and use a password generator if desired for more security. ,, Pat yourself on the back, because you have kicked the intruder out!
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   Step 2: and log in.

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   Step 3: Press the Windows key and R. In the dialogue

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   Step 4: type in "explorer.exe"

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   Step 5: Wait for a window to open up displaying hard drives and stuff.

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   Step 6: Carefully examine the list that is brought up.

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   Step 7: Navigate to 192.168.1.1 or your routers IP.

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   Step 8: Once in

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   Step 9: enter the username and password.

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    Step 10: Find the main menu and go to Wi-Fi settings

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    Step 11: Find your Wi-Fi name (SSID) and your Wi-Fi Password.

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    Step 12: Change/add a password.

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    Step 13: Make a text file

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    Step 14: and add the password

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    Step 15: labeling it Wi-Fi Password.

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    Step 16: Save the changes.

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