How to block a WiFi network on Windows or Mac – Easy Steps

This article explains how to block a WiFi network on Windows and Mac so you can’t connect to it. The instructions apply to all versions of Windows and macOS.

Can I block a Wi-Fi network?

In Windows, you can block a WiFi network from appearing in your computer’s list of available networks. If you’ve ever connected to a network, you can prevent Windows from automatically connecting to Wi-Fi.

On a Mac, you can remove a network from your list of preferred networks if you’ve connected to it before. You’ll still see it in the list of available networks, but you’ll need to re-enter the password to reconnect. If you don’t want to connect to any network, turn Wi-Fi off completely.

How to block a Wi-Fi network in Windows

Here’s how to block other Wi-Fi networks in Windows:

1. Select the icon Network in the task bar and type the name of the network (SSID) you want to block.

2. Open an elevated command prompt. The easiest way is to enter the command prompt in Windows search, select Execute as an administrator.

3. Type the following, replacing Network name with the name of the network you want to block, then touch EntryIN :

netsh wlan add filter permission=block ssid=Nom du réseau networktype=infrastructure

The network will no longer appear in your list of available networks. To unlock the network, enter:

netsh wlan delete filter permission=block ssid=Nom du réseau networktype=infrastructure

If you like Windows forgets a Wi-Fi networkright click on the icon Network on the taskbar, then select Network and Internet settings> > wireless> > Manage known networks> > To forget.

How to Block Wi-Fi Networks on a Mac

Follow these steps to remove networks from your list of preferred networks on a Mac:

1. Select the Apple menu in the upper left corner of the screen, then select System preferences.

2. Click Network.

3. Select tab wirelessthen choose the network you want to block.

4. Select the minus (–) on your preferred networks to remove it from the list.

Can you block your neighbor’s Wi-Fi signal?

Blocking a network does not block the signal. Similarly, hiding your Wi-Fi network does not stop network interference. If your Internet connection is slow, you can try to change it. You should also take steps to prevent neighbors from using your network.

Here are more ways to improve your Wi-Fi signal:

• Move your Wi-Fi router
• Switch to an Ethernet connection
• Limit the number of devices connected to your network
• Install a wifi repeater

If you have any questions or suggestions, let us know in the comments. See also this guide if you want to learn how to  fix wifi connection problems in windows 10.