How do I get rid of virus.exe showing as a client in airport utility when i check on my airport extreme?

I checked the names of users connected to my Airport Extreme and found a client with a name of virus.exe. How do i delete it?

There is no simple easy way.. apple do not put a firewall into the airport.
You can change the password for wireless and change the admin password of the airport extreme..
Give out the change of password to no-one.
If a client needs to join your network check its name.. then you type the password in.
If virus.exe turns up again.. you have a computer or device where someone is having a bit of fun.. and making the name something to aggravate you.
I doubt it is really a virus.. as you have already got all the names when you signed in the client.. but track down its MAC address so you know what belongs to what. And can take measures to prevent the issue arising again.

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