When configuring your home router, one of the common tweaks you may see is a MAC address filter.

What is a MAC address?

A MAC address is a 48-bit string of alphanumeric digits, that is 0-9, and a-f. A MAC address is a pseudo-unique identifier used to distinguish devices within a single online grid.

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What is a MAC address filter?

A MAC address filter is simply another way to limit which devices can connect to your online grid.