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How Do I Clear My Wi-Fi History?

Published in Router Management 3 mins read

To clear your Wi-Fi history, you need to access your router's settings and delete the logs. Here's how:

Steps to Clear Your Wi-Fi History

  1. Locate Your Router's IP Address:
    • This is often found on a sticker on your router or in your router's manual.
    • Common IP addresses include 192.168.1.1, 192.168.0.1, or 192.168.2.1.
  2. Enter the IP Address in Your Browser:
    • Open your preferred web browser and type the router’s IP address into the address bar (where you normally type website addresses).
  3. Sign In to Your Router:
    • You'll be prompted for a username and password.
    • Default credentials are often admin/admin or admin/password, but check your router’s manual if those don’t work.
  4. Find the Admin Panel:
    • Once logged in, navigate through the router's settings to locate the section that contains logs.
    • This is often found under headings like "Administration," "Logs," or "System."
  5. Click on the "Clear Logs" Button:
    • Within the logs section, there should be an option or button to clear or delete your logs.
    • Click this button to erase your Wi-Fi history.


This process will remove records of network activity stored within your router.


Important Considerations:

  • Router Variations: Router interfaces vary between models and manufacturers, so the exact steps may differ slightly. Refer to your router's manual for precise guidance.
  • What Data is Cleared: Clearing router logs primarily removes records of connected devices and basic network activities. It typically doesn't clear browsing history on individual devices or information collected by websites.
  • Regular Maintenance: It can be a good practice to clear router logs periodically for privacy and security reasons.
  • No External Access: Clearing router logs typically cannot be accomplished externally. You must have access to your local network to make these changes to the router settings.


Step Action
1. Find IP Address Locate your router's IP Address.
2. Enter IP Address Type it into your web browser’s address bar.
3. Sign In Log in to your router using its username and password.
4. Find Admin Panel Locate the router logs section within your router's settings.
5. Clear Logs Find and click the "Clear Logs" button.


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