Many third party android apps will show this information including wi fi analyzer which also provides an excellent way to choose the ideal wi fi channel for your router s wi fi network.
Who use my wifi router.
If you have another network information app just look for the gateway ip address.
That s your router and the number next to it is your router s ip address.
Click on settings lan wi fi and then scroll down to wi fi interface.
However you may want to use your isps modem before adding the expense of owning your own cable modem.
The ideal way to check for connected devices will generally be to use your router s web interface.
My wifi router a free virtual wifi router software can convert your windows xp 7 8 laptop pc into a wifi hotspot with one click.
To set up a mac or windows laptop as a wireless router you can use an app that will do it all for you or set it up manually within the operating system.
Head back to your router s web interface and find the option to change your password usually under the wireless section somewhere.
If you use wi fi analyzer tap the view menu and then select.
Scan your wi fi network with software on your computer.
For example an unknown device could be a wi fi enabled printer a wi fi connected speaker system or your smart tv s built in wi fi that you never use.
You can easily share the internet connection and video with.
Can i use my laptop as a wireless router.
As i said earlier your router is fairly plug and play once it can get a public internet ip address.
And that s how to use your own router with at t u verse or at t fiber.
Ultimately i encourage you to purchase and use your own cable modem to save the monthly device fee and use your own router as your network s gateway.
Using your own router by isp.
To make your laptop a hotspot it needs to use your wi fi adapter.
Using netgear genie a free network management app for netgear routers we easily converted the old router into a wi fi extender to add wi fi to a guest room in my basement.
If your gateway has both 2 4 ghz and 5 ghz radios which newer ones do scroll down to the section labeled 5 ghz wi fi radio and do the same thing there.
Therefore you cannot access the internet using the same device.