Scheduling Wifi on/off

Brando

Brando

Brando

Associate
Joined
28 Oct 2002
Posts
455
Location
Cornwall, UK
Hey all we need a new router that lets us schedule when wifi comes on and goes off. I.e: We don't use any wifi devices after 10:30pm so I don't want the router broadcasting wifi signal until 6:30am the next day. I still need the router and internet connection to stay on for the plugged in devices for the entire time, it's just the wifi I'm looking to turn off.

Also need the router to have a 4 port gigabit switch and be dual banded. Any recommendations or ideas?? Does such a thing even exist?
 
I want to turn the signal off, so we have no wifi devices on over night and aren't getting radiated by it. I do not want to debate the affects of wireless on people, I just want advice on routers that can do it :D.

Olly

Edit: Sorry that sounds snappy, thanks for the above. Googling shows up nothing but I refuse to give up. The other option is to get an additional wifi source and plug it in on a timer, then just get a router with a gigabit backbone and hook it up to that. But I am trying to reduce boxes at the mo not increase :D
 
Last edited:
I know, I know :P, and yeah not doing it to save cashola. I'd rather keep the number of things plugged in lower to reduce my co2 and do my bit but this is purely to stop wifi when we don't need it.
 
Cheers guys, that Fritz box looks awesome, I have an old DG834GT that I could firmware update in the interim - Can you link me DJMK4?
 
Cheers DJMK4 thanks for that, really like the look of the wnr3500L that's a lot nicer looking than the Fritz. Not that looks really matter.

Gonna test DG in a momento, will let you guys know how I get on and what I order. Thanks for all the feedback and suggestions!
 
Awesome - DG834GT working and scheduled!! Thanks DJMK4, buys me some time to research another router with gigabit ports.
 
Last edited:
We're fortunate to live in a small village by the coast in an eco house that has so much insulation we barely get a phone signal and our wifi and cordless phones don't even reach outside. Kids are on the radar which is motivating me to do my best. A gigabit switch to connect up two other gigabit switches in the home would be good and rather than a separate box I'd like to upgrade our aging router to an N. I agree the impact is minimal but since I need a new router why would I not want to do this?
 
I agree it's such a tiny risk, but I can do something about it so why wouldn't I :D - That firmware is ace, thanks.
 
Ordered the ASUS RT-N16 - no dual band wifi but capable of N and gigabit ethernet all for £100 seems like a good price. Thanks Azuse05 for the recommendation.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top Bottom