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wifimanager
Just joined
14 days ago

WiFi Manager or Blocker app for Android?

I used to use the Wifi Blocker parental app (Android version), which lets you manage the devices that are connected to your WiFi network through the app on your Android phone.

It seems to have been removed from the Google Play Store (but it is still in the Apple store), so I'm looking for an alternative that works with Virgin Media (Hub3).

Does anyone know of anything?

Or a similar software that works on a Windows laptop?

I want to set timers for the devices that are connected to the WiFi, controlling when they can access it, and things like that.

Thank you.

  • jpeg1's avatar
    jpeg1
    Alessandro Volta
    14 days ago

    If wifi blocker apps are removed it's probably because they are no longer effective. Modern wifi devices have dynamic MAC identities, so they bypass MAC blockers. 

    There are also other ways of bypassing blockers, demonstrated on YouTube and elsewhere. 

    The only secure way of controlling wifi use is physical control of the device. 

  • Gareth_L's avatar
    Gareth_L
    Forum Team
    12 days ago

    Hello wifimanager.

    Thanks for your post and welcome to our community.

    We just wanted to make you aware of our Connect App 

    Although it's only available on Android and Apple devices, it's a great way to manage your home WIFi, devices that are connected and can pause devices as well.

    Might be worth having a look at this when you geta spare minute.

    Gareth_L

  • Client62's avatar
    Client62
    Alessandro Volta
    12 days ago

    On a Windows desktop manage the devices connecting to the Hub 3 via its menus at :

    http://192.168.0.1 

    Do not block access for any devices shown as Unknown or unknown,
    frequently these turn out to be a central heating controller, office VPN or a Sky Q unit etc...