How to Remove Unauthorized WiFi Users from TP-LINK Router?

Leaching WiFi is a very common phenomenon. Even though freeloaders are aware that it may compromise their own information, they might still choose to mooch off someone else's network out of necessity.

If you notice fluctuating speeds on your home network and have ruled out any device malfunctions, it's highly likely that someone is leeching off your WiFi. In such cases, simply kicking the freeloaders off the network should restore the speed. This article will use the TP-LINK AX3000 router as an example to explain how to remove unauthorized WiFi users.

Total Time: Approximately 10 minutes

Supply & Tools:

• TP-LINK AX3000 router
• Computer or mobile phone

1.Access the router management interface. Connect your computer to the router's WiFi, then open a web browser and enter the router's IP address (such as 192.168.0.1, 192.168.1.1, or tplogin.cn) in the address bar. Press Enter, and you will be redirected to the router's login page. Enter the administrator password to log in to the router's management interface.

2.Identify the unauthorized device. Click on "Device Management" to see the connected devices. In some older model routers, you may find it under "Wireless Settings" → "Connected Devices." Generally, the devices will be displayed with their names, MAC addresses, and IP addresses. If you come across any unfamiliar devices, they are likely to be the freeloaders' devices.

3.Remove the unauthorized device. Locate the target device and click on the "Disable" or "Remove" button, and confirm the action. This will disconnect the device from your wireless network, preventing further access to your network.

4.View disabled devices. Click on "Disabled Devices" to see the devices that you have prohibited from connecting to your WiFi. If you wish to lift the restriction, click on "Enable" to restore their access.

1.Access the main interface of the TP-LINK App. Tap on the TP-LINK App that you have downloaded on your phone to enter the App management main interface as shown below. If you haven't downloaded it, you need to download it before adding and managing router devices. Click here to learn how to manage router devices using the App on your phone.

2.Locate the unauthorized device. After entering the management main interface, you will see all the connected devices. If your router's model is older and the management main interface doesn't display the connected devices, you can click on "Mine" → "Device Management" → "LAN Devices" to view all devices connected to the WiFi. If you view any unfamiliar devices, they are likely to be the stealers' devices. You can also click on the device name to view its IP address and MAC address for confirmation.

3.Disable the device. Tap on the unfamiliar device, then click on "Disable Internet Access for This Device," and confirm the action. The device will be kicked off and added to the blacklist, can't access your WiFi any more.

4.View disabled devices. In the App management main interface, tap on the name of managed device, and under the "Connected Devices" option, you can see the devices that have been prohibited from accessing the WiFi. If you want to lift the restriction, tap on the device, then click on "Allow Internet Access for This Device" to restore its WiFi access permissions.

These are the steps to remove unauthorized device on the TP-LINK AX3000 router. For the security of your home network, take a moment to check if any strangers have connected to your WiFi. If there are, quickly remove them to improve your internet speed!