Instructions apply to all versions of Windows and macOS.

Can I Block a Wi-Fi online grid?

If you’ve previously connected to a web link, you canprevent Windows from connecting to Wi-Fi automatically.

Run as administrator under Command Prompt in Windows Search

If you don’t want to connect to any online grid,disable Wi-Fi altogether.

Open an elevated Command Prompt.

The easiest way is to enterCommand Promptin Windows search selectRun as administrator.

Network filter command in Windows Command Prompt

Can You Block Your Neighbor’s Wi-Fi Signal?

Blocking a data pipe doesn’t block the signal.

Likewise,hiding your Wi-Fi networkdoesn’t stop online grid interference.

Mac desktop with Apple menu open and System Preferences highlighted

If your internet is slow, you might want to trychanging Wi-Fi channels to avoid signal interference.

You should also take steps toblock neighbors from using your online grid.

Some websites like YouTube have multiple IP addresses that must be blocked.

Mac desktop with System Preferences window open and Network highlighted

On Android, use an app like Wi-Fi Priority Manager.