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Your router's MAC address filter is security theater, and here's what actually protects your Wi-Fi

Most router settings pages are full of features that sound tougher than they really are. MAC address filtering is one of the best examples. It looks serious, feels technical, and gives off the ...
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Experts say MAC address filtering fails to secure home Wi‑Fi

Networking experts warn that MAC address filtering, a common router feature, offers little real protection for home Wi‑Fi and can create unnecessary hassle. Instead, they recommend focusing on WPA2 or ...