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Q: how to know the detail device that connected to the personal hotspot?

when i setup a personal hotspot , i can just know how many devices connected to the hotspot, but don't know the detail devices.

How can i konw? It's a security problem.

iPhone 4, iOS 6.1.3

Posted on May 15, 2013 5:25 AM

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Q: how to know the detail device that connected to the personal hotspot?

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  • by Kilgore-Trout,

    Kilgore-Trout Kilgore-Trout May 15, 2013 5:30 AM in response to liuliuliuliu
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    iPad
    May 15, 2013 5:30 AM in response to liuliuliuliu

    Concurrently (at the same time) if you are using bluetooth its one. If on WiFi, I'm not sure. I've never connected more than one, but it is possible that it can handle multiple devices. Consecutively (not at the same time) there isn't a limit.

     

    Why is this a security problem? For both WiFi and bluetooth, there is as code required.

  • by wjosten,

    wjosten wjosten May 15, 2013 5:52 AM in response to liuliuliuliu
    Level 10 (94,627 points)
    iPhone
    May 15, 2013 5:52 AM in response to liuliuliuliu

    Since no one can connect to your Personal Hotspot, using WiFi, without knowing your password, and a password is required, you should know who is connected & what device they are using. Bluetooth & USB only permit one connection at a time, so it is obvious who/what is connected.