Which access point used by a device

Wick · November 2019

I have a power line range adapter which works surprisingly well. What I need to know is whether a particular device on the network is using my main router or is logged in through the range extender. I can’t seem to find a way to do that. Both my primary network and the range extender use the same PS ID and password.

CorkDork · November 2019

If you are using the IOS (and I assume android) Fing App, you can do a WiFi speed test and the app will tell you the name (at least when I do it) once you start the test

Other devices are a bit more difficult. That said, likely your WiFi access point tells you what devices are connected to it.

Log into your access points and and look for something that tells you what devices are connected to the WiFi on your particular access point. You likely will need the MAC address of the device you want to know about. You can get that information from the Fing App either via the Technical view, for all devices, or you can go into the details (by pressing on the device) of the for the device you want the MAC address for, if you are in the default Standard view. Just press on the devices you want the MAC address for and it will tell you near the bottom under Network details.

VioletChepil · November 2019

Thanks for the question @Wick
I've just promoted this one to hopefully get you some more answers on it!
Cheers

kltaylor · November 2019

Once the range extender has been set up, does it provide to you with a GUI to log into to see what devices are connected?

سهيل · November 2019

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Manny_Cavalier · November 2019

There are several ways to do that. One way is via Fing app. I supposed your APs and extenders are using the same SSID and are on different channels. Another way is to install a Wi-Fi scanner/analyzer on your phone (IOS or Android) or MAC or PC. You can see there the specific AP where a particular device in your network it is currently connected to.

VioletChepil · November 2019

Thanks all let us know @Wick anymore help you need.
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Hronos · November 2019

This was discussed before here at the community, FingApp/Box doesn't have that functionality (It could be a good one). You can read this thread to see what we talk about.
What @CorkDork suggest is the best way for now.

Hronos · November 2019

This was discussed before here at the community, FingApp/Box doesn't have that functionality (It could be a good one). You can read this thread to see what we talk about.
What @CorkDork suggest is the best way for now.

Which access point used by a device

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