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Networking & Internet Basics

8 min read

How to Find a Device Name by MAC Address: Tools and Tips

You don't need to be a systems administrator to look after your home network. Many issues can be resolved by understanding a couple of concepts and using the right tools. Media Access Control address, or simply MAC address, is one of the most important.

Each device has its own MAC address, a 12-digit hexadecimal number assigned as a unique identifier. Finding the device's MAC address is useful for various cybersecurity and troubleshooting purposes.

You can identify the device - its maker and sometimes model, without having the device on hand or knowing its IP address. It's also useful for discovering unknown or unauthorized devices on your network. Whatever your reason, we'll help you find device name by MAC address in your network.

Adomas Šulcas

VPN Guides & Tutorials

9 min read

How to Install a VPN on a Router (Step-by-Step Guide)

Once you get a quality VPN service, you want to use it everywhere - on your smartphone, laptop, TV, console, and all other devices. In such cases, it might be easier to install a VPN on your router than on each device separately.

The configuration varies by router model, but all newer ones support VPN clients. Once you set up a VPN on your router, all devices (even those that might not support it natively) are protected. If you're at least a bit tech-savvy, the instructions below shouldn't be too hard to follow.

Key takeaways:

  • Routers that can run VPNs ensure ease of use, compatibility, and comprehensive VPN features for your network.
  • Pre-configured, VPN-ready, and flashable routers are the main types that support VPNs.
  • Be sure to check your router's compatibility before purchasing a VPN and setting it up.
  • VPN-ready routers require entering VPN credentials in the router's admin panel. Flashing a router involves installing third-party software, which is significantly more complicated.
  • Guoda Šulcaitė