Unknown "Wireless Client" Using my My Airport Extreme WiFi

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Unknown "Wireless Client" Using my My Airport Extreme WiFi

I have been using an Airport Extreme for several years for my home WiFi. I have not been in the habit of ckecking it out with the Airport Utility very often as it appears to work flawlessly. However when I opened Airport utility today I founfd under "Wireless Clients" a device listed as "Android.local" in addition to my several identifiable Apple devices. I have no Android device. Could this mean someone has managed to find my WiFi password and log-in? If so does this constitute a threat to my overall network devices including desktop Mac, iPad. and a couple iPhones? ...or possibly some even larger unknown threat? Should I change the WiFi Password?

Thanks in advance...

iMac 21.5″ 4K, macOS 12.5

Posted on Aug 13, 2022 11:19 AM

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Bob Timmons

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Aug 13, 2022 3:25 PM in response to samson16

It is extremely unlikely that someone could guess your Wi-Fi network password if it is a random phrase of letters and numbers.

It's easy to forget about other Wi-Fi devices that might have been added to the network. Could be a TV, Security Camera, Garage Door Opener, Home Theater Controller, Printer, another tablet, refrigerator, microwave, and the list goes on.

You can certainly change the Wi-Fi network password if you are concerned. When something you have not thought about stops working, you will know what the "mystery" device was.