How do I kick someone off my WiFi?

A very common problem in personal or private networks is the access of outsiders who connect without our authorization. In this opportunity we show you in a simple way how to kick someone off my wifi.

The connection of outsiders can occur for various reasons, either forced break-ins through hacking or simply someone authorized sharing credentials with third parties who are not. Don't worry, here we will explain how to solve it.

How to detect intruders in the WiFi network

Detecting intruders within the WiFi network is a fairly simple processeven more than you might think. To do this, it is necessary to have the credentials of our router.

The process may vary slightly between system, make, or model, but the foundation is the same for all cases. We show you step by step how to carry out this process.

1. To run this process, it is it is essential that you are connected to the network you want to inspectIt doesn't matter if it's from a computer or from a mobile.
2. Enter your web browser as usual and place the following address in your search bar: https://192.168.0.1 o https://192.168.1.1. These are usually the ones commonly used, but we recommend you consult the manual of your router.
3. Enter your credentials, it will regularly ask for the username and password. These are predefined from the factory, however, after making the first configuration, it is necessary to make a change.
4. Once the system is entered, we must look for an option “Device list" or "network statistics”, where you can see the devices currently connected to the network. This can give you an idea of ​​who is using your WiFi network.

One way to know if there are different users in our network is counting the number of devices that we have connected to the network and compare them with those that appear in the list. If there are more computers connected than we have, it's time to kick people out of my WIFI.

Methods to kick people off my WiFi easily and safely

There are several methods to kick people out of my WiFi that are very simple, here we show you 4 very simple to execute.

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Change WiFi network password

This is one of the easiest ways to kick someone off my wifi, leaving out uninvited users.

Regrettably, not a lasting solution, because the person who grants the credentials to the intruders of our network can do it again, being necessary to implement the method constantly.

The steps to change your WiFi password quickly, safely and easily are:

1. Enter through a web browser to the configuration address of your router, you will usually find it in the user manual or on the label under the equipment. It is vital that the equipment you use is connected to the network.
2. Enter the access credentials, these are the username and password. These may be factory defaults or assigned by your network administrator.
3. Go to the section "Wireless network security" and subsequently "Change Password".
4. Depending on the brand and model, the system will ask for your credentials or the old password, then the new one.
5. For security reasons, the system will also ask you to repeat the new password, in order to avoid possible typing errors.
6. We accept and save the changes.
7. Automatically, the router will restart and disconnect, requesting the new password to access.

Remember that when changing the password of your WiFi network it is It is recommended to use uppercase, lowercase, numbers and special characters.. This will make it more robust and prevent the possibility of unauthorized access.

Use third-party software for user filtering

There are various software developed by third parties, which enable easier network management. These applications allow you to easily view the number of connected devices.

In case we do not know any of the connected equipment, with the help of the software we can expel it from the wireless network with just a couple of clicks.

There are a lot of these tools, some require payment and others are completely free. The most popular are:

• netcut
• Homedale
• WirelessNetView
• netspot

Factory restore

In case the people who have accessed our network are experts or have even rooted the device, there is a very simple but somewhat tedious option, factory reset the router.

Restoration delete all the configurations that the wireless network has, leaving it as if we were using it for the first time. This procedure is simple, however, we will have to reconfigure all the elements of the network.

Steps to factory reset your router:

1. Before starting, it is advisable to have the equipment manual at hand, remember that you can stay connected for a few minutes and you may require some technical consultation.
2. With a pointed piece, press the button “Reset”, located on the sides or bottom of the computer. You must hold it down for at least 30 seconds.
3. When the computer lights change slightly, the reboot is successful.
4. Reconfigure the device by entering the IP address intended for access to the router.

Remember to change, in addition to the connection password, the administration credentials, this will increase the overall security of the network.

Filter by MAC addresses

All devices connected to a network offer MAC information, which allows them to be identified at the system level. By knowing the MAC address, we can filter which device we want to connect to and which one we don't.

This method does not add significantly to network security, however, allows intruders to be removed from our WiFi network.

To be successful with the MAC filtering method it is necessary to have available the address that we want to omit from our listing.

The filtering is done through the router's administration menu, the steps to carry it out are as follows:

1. Enter the Wi-Fi network management system through the web browser. Remember that, to do so, it is necessary that the device from which you access must be connected to the router.
2. Have the MAC address you want to prevent from connecting handy.
3. Enter the administrator credentials to access.
4. Look for the option "MAC filter” and access it with a click, in many cases we must activate it before entering it.
5. Enter the address of the computer you want to prevent from connecting.
6. To finish, we must save the changes and close.

In a few seconds after the process is finished, the unwanted computer will lose access to the network.

This method is ideal for those who acquire the credentials from a third party not authorized to distribute them.