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Unwanted devices connecting to my WiFi
I recently installed a router in my apartment. Random devices keep getting wired connections to my WiFi. I have been pausing them and have changed my password and stopped broadcasting my WiFi name. New devices continue to be added.
Is this an issue with the wiring in the apartment? Will they slow down my WiFi?
thanks.
EG
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2 years ago
First. Is this a Comcast rented gateway device ? Are the devices connecting via MoCA ? If so, check to see if the MoCA feature in it is enabled. If it is, and if you do not have a POE (Point Of Entry) MoCA filter installed on the coax line, yours and your neighbor's gateway devices will be able to connect with each other like one big network. Disable it if you aren't using it. If you are, install a POE MoCA filter to keep the signal in your premises and to keep the neighbor's signals out. Your neighbors should also have POE filters installed.
To disable MoCA on your device go to the gateway login http://10.0.0.1
Default login info is:
Username: admin (all lowercase)
Password: password
Once in you will find the drop-down on the left of the screen that is labeled “Connections”.
Click the drop down---> click MoCA---> right side of screen click “disable”---> save changes.
Bear in mind that we've seen many posts here that the MoCA feature gets turned back on with their overnight re-boots / updates for the device. Best policy is to be sure to use that POE filter ! Amazon has them: https://www.amazon.com/SNLP-1GCW-Filter-Eliminate-Multi-Room-Interference/dp/B07SLD9QPH
Or you can get one for free at your local Comcast / Xfinity store.
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