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Q: How to stop my airport extreme broadcasting

When I click on the broadcast icon at the top of my desktop it only turns off the wifi to my macbook pro. All other devices remain connected to the wifi signal.

 

What I want to do is actually stop the wi-fi broadcasting at will. And I don't want to just "unplug" the airport because anyone can just plug it back in.

 

Is there a way to do this?

 

Thanks

Posted on Jun 10, 2016 11:19 AM

by Grant Bennet-Alder,Apple recommended
Grant Bennet-Alder Grant Bennet-Alder
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A:

Please elaborate.

 

You have a Wi-Fi Router because you wanted to have  Home Network.

 

In almost every case, it should be encrypted with a WPA password. That will keep unknown Users off it.

 

If you want to limit kids Internet time, use Parental controls on their devices, or:

 

airport Utility> (edit) > Network > Enable Access control > Timed Access control ...

 

you need to know the M.A.C. address of the devices you wish to exclude during certain times.

Posted on Jun 11, 2016 4:09 PM

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  • by Grant Bennet-Alder,Apple recommended

    Grant Bennet-Alder Grant Bennet-Alder Jun 11, 2016 4:09 PM in response to Locomoko
    Level 9 (61,033 points)
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    Jun 11, 2016 4:09 PM in response to Locomoko

    Please elaborate.

     

    You have a Wi-Fi Router because you wanted to have  Home Network.

     

    In almost every case, it should be encrypted with a WPA password. That will keep unknown Users off it.

     

    If you want to limit kids Internet time, use Parental controls on their devices, or:

     

    airport Utility> (edit) > Network > Enable Access control > Timed Access control ...

     

    you need to know the M.A.C. address of the devices you wish to exclude during certain times.

  • by Esquared,Helpful

    Esquared Esquared Jun 11, 2016 4:09 PM in response to Locomoko
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    Mac OS X
    Jun 11, 2016 4:09 PM in response to Locomoko

    Unplug it, and hide it? Unplug it, and put it in a locked closet? Unplug it, and take it with you?