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How to block specific client devices on a GL.iNet router

This tutorial will show you how to block specific client devices on a GL.iNet router. By blocking client devices, you prevent unauthorized access to your network. This helps to enhance your network security or control your family's access to the internet.

GL.iNet routers block client devices based on their MAC addresses (a unique 12-character identifier assigned to individual devices on a network). This method is also called MAC address filtering.

There are two methods of blocking client devices on your GL.iNet router: via the router admin panel or the GL.iNet mobile app.

Block client devices via the admin panel

1. Sign in to the admin panel

In a web browser, enter 192.168.8.1. Enter your password, then click Login. 

2. Block client devices

There are two ways to block client devices, depending on whether you have their MAC addresses:

  • If you do not have their MAC addresses: Use the first method which allows you to block the devices that appear in the lists.
  • If you have their MAC addresses: Use the second method.

Method 1: Block devices without their MAC addresses

  1. In the left sidebar, click Clients. click clients

  2. Next to the device, toggle the switch to on. toggle switch

If you do not see the devices you want to block in the lists, you will need to block them by adding their MAC addresses to the blocklist.

Method 2: Block devices with their MAC addresses

To use this method, you will need to obtain the MAC address of the device. Refer to the instructions provided by the device manufacturer. Once you have the device's MAC address, follow these steps:

  1. In the left sidebar, click Clients.
  2. At the top, click Blocklist. click blocklist
  3. Follow either method to block devices:
    • To enter the MAC addresses individually: Enter them in the empty field.
    • To import a list of MAC addresses: Click Import Clients. Import a file, then click Import. 
  4. Click Apply. click apply

Block client devices via the GL.iNet mobile app

Note: Before you start, install and set up the GL.iNet mobile app on your device. 

There are two ways to block client devices, depending on whether you have their MAC addresses:

  • If you do not have their MAC addresses: Use the first method which allows you to block the devices that appear in the list.
  • If you have their MAC addresses: Use the second method.

Method 1: Block devices without their MAC addresses

  1. On the main app screen, tap the device you want to block under Connected Clients and Office Clients. tap a device

  2. Under Settings, toggle the Block switch to on. toggle block

If you do not see the devices you want to block in the lists, you will need to block them by adding their MAC addresses to the blocklist

Method 2: Block devices with their MAC addresses

To use this method, you will need to obtain the MAC address of the device you want to block. Refer to the instructions provided by your manufacturer. Once you have the device's MAC address, follow these steps:

  1. On the main app screen, tap the Settings icon > Access Control. tap access control

  2. Tap Block. tap block

  3. Follow either method to block devices:

    • To enter the MAC addresses individually: Tap Add MAC address. Enter the MAC address, then tap Done.  
    • To import a list of MAC addresses, click Import Clients > Import Clients. Tap a file.

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