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MAC filtering
It looks like there used to be the ability to do MAC filtering, at least stop new MAC addresses from joining wifi. It's ridiculously easy for kids to randomize their MAC address which makes Paren...
Not any more. I think it's all by IP now. Parental controls or some have installed and setup Circle:
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Circle-Smart-Parental-Controls/bd-p/en-home-circle
Good Luck
From the web interface, Access Control allows you to block all new devices from connecting. Once you have all the devices on the network, lock it down by selecting to block new devices and then any unidentified MAC address will be denied access.