Wireless Router question
Aug 4, 2009 | 3:42 pm
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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.
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Aug 4, 2009 | 3:48 pm
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Here you go:
http://trendnet.com/products/proddet...W-639GR&cat=66
$70 from Newegg.com
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...&Tpk=TEW-639GR
http://trendnet.com/products/proddet...W-639GR&cat=66
$70 from Newegg.com
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...&Tpk=TEW-639GR
Aug 4, 2009 | 3:51 pm
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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.
Aug 4, 2009 | 3:52 pm
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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.
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.
Aug 4, 2009 | 5:57 pm
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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.
Thanks.
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
Aug 5, 2009 | 4:27 pm
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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.
I'm doing the reverse, wireless router to wired router lan port.
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