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How to Block a Device on Your WiFi

You can block any device from your WiFi using MAC address filtering or parental controls in your router's admin panel.

Updated 2026

  1. 1

    Get the device's MAC address

    Find it in your router's connected devices list, or on the device itself under Settings → About → WiFi. It looks like AA:BB:CC:DD:EE:FF.

  2. 2

    Log in to the router admin panel

    Open your gateway IP and sign in.

  3. 3

    Open MAC filtering or block list

    Look for MAC Filtering, Access Control, or Parental Controls in the menu.

  4. 4

    Add the device and block it

    Enter the MAC address and set the rule to Block or Deny. Save the rule.

  5. 5

    Alternatively, change your WiFi password

    This disconnects every device at once. Only re-connect the devices you want to allow.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a blocked device bypass MAC filtering?
Yes — MAC addresses can be spoofed. For stronger security, combine MAC filtering with a strong WPA3/WPA2 password and a guest network for untrusted devices.
Does blocking a device also block it from the guest network?
Only if you add the block rule to both networks. Each network has its own MAC filter list on most routers.