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  • Question
    How can I tell how many people are connected to my WiFi hotspot?
    Community Answer
    You can just count how many addresses/names are on the list with connected users.
  • Question
    When I check my hotspot it has one device tethered and it is showing up as Android system 10.32. What does this mean?
    Community Answer
    It is the model of the phone tethered, meaning that the phone's system has not been renamed by the user.
  • Question
    On Android 5.1.1 and later, the notification isn't shown anymore. How does one view the connected clients?
    Community Answer
    Install an app called "Portable Wifi Hotspot Manager" from Play Store. You can view who's connected, and also set usage limit for your Hotspot.
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    How can I disconnect someone who is on my hotspot without turning it off?
    Community Answer
    You can block them directly, which would disconnect the user.
  • Question
    How can I find an IP address on who's connected to my hotspot?
    Community Answer
    There is no way to see someone's IP address.
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