How to Block Unauthorized Devices automatically on Deco X50 PoE Network?
Hi,
I’ve been using the Deco X50 PoE system for almost a year now in a men’s hostel setup. Recently, I’ve been facing a frustrating issue where unauthorized devices are connecting to our network without permission.
Here’s the situation:
I monitor the network closely and have set a strong password.
However, the residents are sharing the Wi-Fi password via the QR code, making it difficult to control access.
I want to block new or unauthorized devices from joining the network altogether—something like a MAC address filtering option.
Unfortunately, I can’t seem to find this feature in the Deco X50. Does it support MAC filtering, or is there another way to restrict new devices from connecting without permission?
Steps I’ve already tried:
1. Monitoring connected devices and manually blocking unauthorized ones through the Deco app.
2. Changing the Wi-Fi password frequently, but the QR code sharing undermines this.
3. Setting up a guest network, but I want stricter control for both the main and guest networks.
If anyone knows how to set up MAC filtering or has alternative suggestions for tighter access control, I’d really appreciate your guidance!
Thanks in advance for your help!