Travel Technology - Wireless Router question

Are there any wireless routers that have the ability to toggle the wireless functionality on and off without needing to log into the router? Basically a button that could turn on/off the wireless without affecting the wired connections. G or N is not important.

Thanks.

Here you go:

http://trendnet.com/products/proddetail.asp?prod=165_TEW-639GR&cat=66

$70 from Newegg.com

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833156249&Tpk=TEW-639GR

Some routers come with a wireless card, you can remove those to disable the radio.

One thing you can do that might achieve the desired result is to unscrew the antenna. Some signal still leaks out and in, but the range is much reduced. If you choose to not use encryption (e.g., WPA2), this reduces the chance of neighbors using your signal.

I don't know of any routers with that functionality. You can log into them and turn off the wireless, but it's not just a button push.

One thing you can do that might achieve the desired result is to unscrew the antenna. Some signal still leaks out and in, but the range is much reduced. If you choose to not use encryption (e.g., WPA2), this reduces the chance of neighbors using your signal.

I wouldn't recommend removing the antenna, in the long term, you run the risk of frying the transceiver.

I wouldn't recommend removing the antenna, in the long term, you run the risk of frying the transceiver.

Another option is to use a directional antenna and point it in a "safe" direction when not in use. For instance, aim it into the ground if on the first floor, etc. Not foolproof, especially depending how directional the antenna actually is, but also better than nothing.

Bob

I wouldn't recommend removing the antenna, in the long term, you run the risk of frying the transceiver.

How so?

Are there any wireless routers that have the ability to toggle the wireless functionality on and off without needing to log into the router? Basically a button that could turn on/off the wireless without affecting the wired connections. G or N is not important.

Thanks.

The Draytek Vigor 2820n has a wireless on/off button on the front.

It is quite a sophisticated and relatively expensive router though, so maybe a bit overkill for home use!

http://www.draytek.us/wireless-products.html

How so?

I suppose it's conceivable---very high VSWR.

Wondering if you could use a wired router connected from modem to lan port of wireless router.
I'm doing the reverse, wireless router to wired router lan port.

Wondering if you could use a wired router connected from modem to lan port of wireless router.
I'm doing the reverse, wireless router to wired router lan ports.

Sure, just disable the DHCP server on one of the devices or you'll have screwy results.

I wouldn't recommend removing the antenna, in the long term, you run the risk of frying the transceiver.How so?

Transmitting without an antenna or dummy load can cause a high standing wave ratio, which is inherently bad.