How to disconnect a user from their WiFi router

To apply the block we will have to enter the router page, through a browser or via app to view all the users who connect to our wifi

We often realize, despite ourselves, that the Internet connection it goes unusually slowly and we can’t understand why. Maybe our operator does not report any anomaly then the problem is almost certainly to be found elsewhere. Maybe we were careless or imprudent in giving our data Wi-Fi access of the router to a neighbor and we don’t know how to disconnect it. Maybe it’s a user who makes numerous downloads, making our connection really slow and unusable. So how do I proceed to disconnect it?

The alternatives to block a user who connects to our router

The first alternative we have is to make use of the integrated function that allows you to control the connected devices and proceed with the blocking. We can also access this function via the dedicated app for smartphones and tablets of the router. Let’s then go to the Wi-Fi or item Wi-Fi devices in this way we will be able to have an exhaustive picture of all the devices that are connected to the network via a list. Once we have made sure of the presence of connections external to the familiar ones, we will have to make use of the function included in many routers through which we can block all devices connected to the network, to no longer put them in a position to be able to connect.

To apply the block we will have to enter the router page, through a browser or via app, accessing the section that will allow us to see all the connected devices. At any time you can enter the router page and unlock the device that you have previously blocked if you have made a mistake.

Another way to disconnect unwanted users who “cling” to our connection is to change password of Wi-Fi. This is a procedure that is simply done in each Wi-Fi device that will be disconnected, ensuring that only devices that use the new password can connect. Also in this case we will have to access the router page, locate the correct section of Wi-Fi Settings and type your password in the appropriate text fields. Let’s be careful not to choose passwords that are too simple to “unravel” and above all let’s remember to write it down somewhere to always have it available when needed.

The MAC filter

Alternatively you can also set a MAC filter which is based on the MAC address of the electronic devices connected to the router. In fact, each device has a MAC network address that distinguishes it from others. If you set this filter, any unwanted user will be automatically logged out. To be able to do this we access the router page and then find the correct menu. Typically the MAC filter can be found under Wi-Fi and then under Advanced or similar items. In this way we will be given the opportunity to insert into the blacklist any unwelcome devices that we no longer want to connect to our router in the future.

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