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Mac Address Filter On Tplink Deco — M4 [work]

Only devices on the list can connect.

Ensure your Deco app and M4 firmware are updated. Go to App Store/Play Store > Update Deco app. Then, in the Deco app: More > System > Firmware Update. Older versions of the firmware sometimes buried Whitelist under "Security." mac address filter on tplink deco m4

If you switch to Whitelist mode without adding your devices first, you will instantly lock yourself (and everyone else) out of the network. Only devices on the list can connect

a browser and type http://192.168.0.1 or http://tplinkwifi.net in the address bar. Log in using your custom admin password. Click on the Advanced tab located at the top or side menu. Navigate to Security and select Access Control . Toggle the switch to Enable Access Control . Then, in the Deco app: More > System > Firmware Update

On a standard router, MAC filtering is often a chore. On the TP-Link Deco M4, it’s actually usable.

: Manually type the specific 12-digit physical address of the device.

Step-by-Step: Creating an "Allow List" via Parental Controls