Can I Block a Wi-Fi Network?
In Windows, you can block a Wi-Fi network, so it doesn’t show up in your computer’s list of available networks. If you’ve previously connected to a network, you can prevent Windows from connecting to Wi-Fi automatically. On a Mac, you can remove a network from your Preferred Networks list if you’ve previously connected to it. You’ll still see it in the list of available networks, but you must re-enter the password to reconnect. If you don’t want to connect to any network, disable Wi-Fi altogether.
How to Block a Wi-Fi Network in Windows
Here’s how you can block other Wi-Fi networks on Windows:
How to Block Wi-Fi Networks on a Mac
Follow these steps to remove networks from your Preferred Networks list on a Mac:
Can You Block Your Neighbor’s Wi-Fi Signal?
Blocking a network doesn’t block the signal. Likewise, hiding your Wi-Fi network doesn’t stop network interference. If your internet is slow, you might want to try changing Wi-Fi channels to avoid signal interference. You should also take steps to block neighbors from using your network. Here are some other ways to improve your Wi-Fi signal:
Relocate your Wi-Fi router Switch to an Ethernet connection Limit the number of devices connect to your network Install a Wi-Fi extender
