: Tap Mode to select how you want to filter devices:
On the TP-Link Deco M4, there are two primary modes of filtering:
In the era of smart homes and ever-increasing cyber threats, controlling who (or what ) connects to your Wi-Fi is more critical than ever. The TP-Link Deco M4, a popular mesh Wi-Fi system known for its affordability and reliability, comes packed with security features. Among the most powerful (and often misunderstood) is the .
How to Set Up and Use MAC Address Filtering on TP-Link Deco M4
: While useful for administration, MAC filtering can be bypassed by "MAC spoofing" and does not replace strong WPA2/WPA3 encryption.
You can manage MAC address filtering for the Deco M4 using either the mobile app or the web interface. 1. Using the Deco App (Recommended) This is the most common method for managing mesh systems. Open the App : Launch the TP-Link Deco app on your mobile device. Access Security tab at the bottom, then select the Wi-Fi Access Control Set the Mode and choose between: Block List (Blacklist) : Prevents specified devices from connecting. Allow List (Whitelist)