How Do I Effectively Block an IP Address on My Network? or What's the Best Way to Block an IP Address

If you’re dealing with persistent bad traffic, blocking an ip address at the router might not be enough.

Look into setting up a Pi-hole. It’s meant for ads, but you can add custom blocklists to deny specific IPs. Plus, it logs everything so you can see what’s getting through.

Bonus: it’s super lightweight and runs on a Raspberry Pi.