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How to view devices on my network

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Kaspersky application shows the following information about devices connected to your Wi-Fi network or the wireline Ethernet network:

  • Device name
  • Device manufacturer
  • Device type (e.g., computer, mobile device, router, gaming console, or video camera)
  • Operating system installed on the device
  • MAC address (unique network ID of the device)
  • IP address of the device
  • Time when disconnected devices were last detected in the network
  • Kaspersky applications installed on your device

If a router is detected on your home network, its device card will suggest installing Kaspersky VPN Secure Connection on the router to enable Kaspersky VPN. Available only in Kaspersky Plus and Kaspersky Premium.

Kaspersky VPN functionality is not available in some regions.

How to view devices that are connected to your network

  1. Open the main application window.
  2. Do one of the following:
    • Go to the Smart Home section, and click the View button in the Smart Home Monitor section.
    • In the main application window, click the View button in the Smart Home Monitor section.
    • Click the <network name> link that is displayed in the lower part of the main window.

    The Smart Home Monitor window opens, showing the network to which your computer is connected.

  3. Select the Show information on my mobile devices about other devices on this network check box, if you want to transfer information about devices connected to this network to your mobile devices.
  4. To see the devices connected to the network, click Yes, show my devices.

    The Smart Home Monitor window displays:

    • Devices that are currently connected to your network.
    • Devices that were connected to your network some time ago.
    • Device status in the network:
      • Connected devices are colored green;
      • Disconnected devices are colored gray;
      • New devices are indicated as new.

How to change the device name

  1. Select the relevant device from the list of devices in the Smart Home Monitor window.

    A window opens to display information about this device.

  2. Enter the new device name in the Device name field.

How to change the device type

  1. Select the relevant device from the list of devices in the Smart Home Monitor window.

    A window opens to display information about this device.

  2. In the Device type field click Select type to go to the Device type window.
  3. In that window, select device category and type, for example, Home appliances → Refrigerator).
  4. Click the Save button.
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