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Re: How to easily block a device from the network

niekn
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How to easily block a device from the network

How can i easily block/disconnect a device on my network, when it is already connected to it?

 

by useing genieapp  i can easily block or unblock a device by "accessing" the network, but when it has already a connection 

it does not block it untill de device needs a new connection/stream etc..

 

 

 

router i have is WNDR4500

 

 

 

 

 

Model: CENTRIA (WNDR4700/4720)|Media Storage Router
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ElaineM
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Re: How to easily block a device from the network

Welcome to the community, @niekn

 

There's no way to easily block it once it connected to the network.

You may perhaps, try to shut off the wireless connection in order for that device to reconnect. 

So when it tries to reconnect, it will now be blocked. 

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ElaineM
NETGEAR Employee Retired

Re: How to easily block a device from the network

Welcome to the community, @niekn

 

There's no way to easily block it once it connected to the network.

You may perhaps, try to shut off the wireless connection in order for that device to reconnect. 

So when it tries to reconnect, it will now be blocked. 

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niekn
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Re: How to easily block a device from the network

OK thanks for info

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ElaineM
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You're welcome.

Do not forget to mark the solution. 

Have a great day!

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yosemitedyess
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Re: How to easily block a device from the network

You cansend a deauth to that connection and it will force it to disconnect won't it?

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niekn
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Re: How to easily block a device from the network

How to send this command ? to disconnect a device 

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yosemitedyess
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