00:00Logging unwanted users on a ZTE Wi-Fi router or fiber modem can be done using MAC address filtering to
00:05block specific devices or by simply changing your Wi-Fi password to kick everyone off and start fresh.
00:11Here is the step-by-step guide to doing it via the ZTE admin panel.
00:16Step 1. Connect to your router.
00:18Ensure your phone, tablet, or PC is connected to your ZTE Wi-Fi network or plugged in via an Ethernet
00:23cable.
00:23Open a web browser and type the default gateway IP address into the URL bar 192.168.1.1 or
00:30check the sticker on the back bottom of your router for the exact IP.
00:34Press Enter.
00:34To login to the admin panel, enter your admin username and password.
00:40For default, many ZTE routers use admin for both the username and password or admin for the username with a
00:46unique password found on the sticker underneath the device.
00:48Click login.
00:50Step 3. Find the unwanted device's MAC address.
00:52Look for a section labeled status, local network, or associated devices to view a list of currently connected clients.
00:59To identify the device you want to block and copy or write down its MAC address, a string of letters
01:04and numbers separated by colons like XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXMACASA, AACA, Astreamation on the FIIs, ACS to begin.
01:15Tip 4. Set up MAC filtering.
01:17To block the user, go to the top menu and select Internet or Network, then choose Security from the left
01:22side menu.
01:23Look for the Mac filter or filter criteria tab.
01:25Turn the Mac filter switch to on or enable.
01:29Set the filter mode to blacklist, deny listed.
01:32Note, a blacklist blocks only the Mac addresses you add,
01:35whereas a whitelist blocks everyone except approved devices.
01:39Pick add or input the Mac address you copied in step 3.
01:42Give the device a recognizable name and click apply or save.
01:45Alternative quick method, change your Wi-Fi password.
01:48If you have multiple unwanted users or find Mac filtering too tedious,
01:52changing your password instantly disconnects everyone.
01:55Navigate to network or WAN wireless settings in the admin panel.
01:59Select WLAN, SSID, configuration or security.
02:02Locate the WPAOAI passphrase or pre-share key field your current Wi-Fi password.
02:07Enter a strong new password and click apply or save.
02:10All devices will be dropped and you can reconnect only the devices you want using the new password.
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