Managing multiple devices (known and unknown)

Hi. To start off, I like to say that this Linksys Cloud is quite user friendly and helps me out a lot in network transparency.
I did noticed something odd this morning when I was reviewing the list of online/offline devices on the network. A device which happens to be off line stating "myrouter". This is quite odd. The last time I check this list of devices, this "myrouter" wasn't on it.
Could someone have hacked into my wireless network to bridged their own router? I figure the only way they could do it is if they know my wifi security passwords. Any thoughts?
I have to say that without this Linksys Cloud, I probably would not have any chance of knowing who was illegally accessing my network. So, I am glad that I can see it all. BTW, is there a way to get a log of when these devices logged into the network? I looked into the log section of the configuration but it didn't seem to be quite detailed. Am I missing something here?

I like the linksys cloud too because it helps me manage my network using my iphone even if I am away from my network.
I was a little confused with you concern. Do you mean to say that in your device list aside from your router icon (you will know that cause it has the last 5 numbers of your router serial number) you also see another icon named as "myrouter"? If so, then that "myrouter" may be another device that is connected to your network. It could be one of your computers, tablets or smart phones. If you identify it as one of your devices, you can change it's name so you will not be confused. Just click on the name and edit the name or the icon.
Regarding security, a bridge can only connect to your router after you put in the wireless password. Hackers need to know your password to connect a bridge to the router.
About logs, it only contain the ip address of sites accessed by your devices. I'm also hoping this will be improved by linksys router developers soon to contain actual URL. It does not contain information about the time and date when the devices connected to your router.

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