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05-12-2023 02:49 PM
How do I stop unrecognized devices connecting to my broadband
password is changed I can’t keep doing this every time I change password a new unrecognized devices attaches
this is one
34:5d:9e:ca:40:90
how are they connecting ? As account holder why can’t I approve what accesses my broadband and what doesn’t
05-12-2023 03:15 PM
@Llondon If it hasn't been assigned an IP it hasn't joined the network. It could be a UPnP device. That address is from a Sagecom hardware.
Possible devices could include phones, WiFi (neighbours), Sat-Nav, and watches.
05-12-2023 03:17 PM
@Llondon If you really want to block everything. Go to the router settings and stop it liberally handing out DHCP session. But you are going to spend a lot of time administering all the legitimate devices you want to connect.
05-12-2023 04:09 PM - edited 05-12-2023 04:13 PM
Disable random mac on all your devices that use it by default (iphones, android phones, tablets, laptops etc) and use mac filters. Either that or stop looking.
Even when a device is connected to a stable network it'll still scan other networks for a better one. As long as it doesn't get an IP it's not actually connected.
Unless you have your WiFi running without a password.