How to find and block devices on your router
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There are times you need to find and block devices on your router. Maybe you’re interested in keeping certain people off your Wi-Fi connection or maybe you’re simply testing something. Thankfully, thebest Wi-Fi routersmake it pretty easy to see a list of devices connected to your router. From there, you’re a few clicks away from deciding which ones can connect to your router.
How to block devices on TP-Link routers
How to block devices on Netgear routers
How to block devices on Linksys routers
Access control or MAC address filtering helps you define exactly which devices can connect to your router. Even if it’s not something you will use frequently, it’s a good tool to have in case there’s a device you never want on your Wi-Fi. The best part is that it’s incredibly easy to set up or edit whenever you want, especially on modern routers like theTP-Link GX90.
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OpenWrt is a great way to open your router up to a variety of new settings
OpenWrt has a lot more options like these to determine how your router interacts with your devices. If you’re interested in VPNs, QoS, and other settings, you should consider installing this.
If choosing which devices can or can’t access your router sparked something in your brain about customizable router settings, OpenWrt is a good way to satisfy that interest. It offers way more customization like VPN and QoS support, as well as extensive parental controls. If you want to have a hand in every part of how your router operates, this is the custom firmware to choose.
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