The invention relates to a node detection apparatus and a method utilizing the same. The node detection apparatus may include a first and second acquisition section that acquires identification information peculiar to a communication device in accordance with a first or second communication protocol. The node detection apparatus may include an identification section that identifies the communication device that complies with both of the first communication protocol and the second communication protocol based on the identification information acquired by the first acquisition section and the identification information acquired by the second acquisition section.