An important security layer that everyone should use
5 EASY Ways to Secure Your Home WiFi Network (and Protect Your Devices!)
The way a home network usually works is that anyone with your network password can connect to your home network. However, it is possible to add an extra layer of security, where only specific devices are allowed to connect. This is called MAC address filtering.
However, keep in mind that Mac address filtering is not a security solution by itself. It only serves as an extra layer of difficulty for hackers. It is a layer that they can still break through (see below), but anything that makes it harder for hackers is always a good thing.
Your router handles all network traffic inside and outside your home network. It decides whether certain devices are allowed to connect to your home network.
