An observation; when I went through the process of scanning for connections, I noted that connections can be dynamic, and at any given time there can be devices that are known to exist but that can be temporarily off-line. For example, my Fire Tablet may be connected, or not, depending on whether it is being used or is in sleep mode. Add to that the fact that some devices have names that aren't sensible, and some are totally anonymous, and the result is that the list of connected devices will change with time.
This is a great point: depending upon your router, it may only identify the devices that are currently connected to it with an active internet connection. With that said, many routers (mine included) will maintain a list of all the devices that have previously connected to your router's WiFi networks. This should allow you to scan through and identify any devices that you don't want on your network in the future. Stay tuned for another video that details how you can be more proactive with this (;
Yes! This is absolutely an option. The trouble with this is just the amount of administration involved to add a new MAC address to the white list every time a new device wants to connect to the network. Thanks for sharing!
@@network-from-homeadminstration involved is ez. Setup router allow devices connect all devices save MAC click add to white list done. if new device login router click all new device connect it save done. Or use wps save mac. 1 button.
after i set up my router i block all new connections unless device has a pin + right vlan XD. To login router must have a yubikey connects to the usb port XD. Also have geo block so i block 4 countries in case.
An observation; when I went through the process of scanning for connections, I noted that connections can be dynamic, and at any given time there can be devices that are known to exist but that can be temporarily off-line. For example, my Fire Tablet may be connected, or not, depending on whether it is being used or is in sleep mode. Add to that the fact that some devices have names that aren't sensible, and some are totally anonymous, and the result is that the list of connected devices will change with time.
This is a great point: depending upon your router, it may only identify the devices that are currently connected to it with an active internet connection. With that said, many routers (mine included) will maintain a list of all the devices that have previously connected to your router's WiFi networks. This should allow you to scan through and identify any devices that you don't want on your network in the future. Stay tuned for another video that details how you can be more proactive with this (;
How about setting mac address filter 😊, that way only the white-listed mac addresses are allowed to join the network
Yes! This is absolutely an option. The trouble with this is just the amount of administration involved to add a new MAC address to the white list every time a new device wants to connect to the network. Thanks for sharing!
@@network-from-homeadminstration involved is ez. Setup router allow devices connect all devices save MAC click add to white list done. if new device login router click all new device connect it save done. Or use wps save mac. 1 button.
after i set up my router i block all new connections unless device has a pin + right vlan XD. To login router must have a yubikey connects to the usb port XD. Also have geo block so i block 4 countries in case.
My network is wired, nothing is wireless, . I use wired phones never a cell phone at home.