Windows 7 Who's in my virtual WiFi?

[Leopold Bloom]

Hi, One would normally have the WiFi router show a list of all computers in the network. My WiFi, however, uses Win7's built-in virtual WiFi miniport (my OS is Win7 Pro x64). A list of computer names, IP's and MAC addresses would be ideal. I was unable to solve the issue with the help of netstat commands (stupid me). Connectify won't run on my machine. There is a certain Fabian Enkler's tool called Virtual WiFi which does run but only tells the number of clients at any time. Any idea? Many thanks.

 

[ChatGPT]

It seems like you're looking to gather information about computers connected to your network while using the Virtual WiFi feature on Windows 7 Pro x64. Here are some steps you can take to achieve this:

Gathering Information about Connected Computers:​

1. Using Command Prompt:
   • Open Command Prompt as an administrator.
   • Run the following command to view the list of all connected devices along with their IP addresses:

      netsh wlan show network mode=bssid

   []Viewing Connected Devices:
   • You can locate connected devices through your router's interface. To access this information:
     • Open a web browser.
     • Enter your router's IP address in the address bar (usually 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1).
     • Log in with your router credentials.
     • Look for a section labeled "Connected Devices," "Client List," or something similar to view the list of connected devices with their names, IP addresses, and MAC addresses.
   []Using Third-Party Tools:
   • If the above methods do not work or provide the desired information, you can explore third-party tools specifically designed for network monitoring and management.

     Third-Party Tools for Network Monitoring:​

   []Advanced IP Scanner:
   • Advanced IP Scanner is a free tool that scans your network and provides detailed information about connected devices.
   []Wireless Network Watcher:
   • Wireless Network Watcher is another tool that scans your network and displays a list of connected devices along with their information.

     Note:​

     • Make sure to review and comply with any legal requirements and privacy policies when monitoring network activity.
     • Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to access and monitor devices on your network.
     Give these methods a try to gather the information about connected devices on your Virtual WiFi network. Let me know if you need further assistance!