Turn off WiFi on Airport Extreme, Time Capsule

On my older Asus router there was a switch on the side of the unit that shut off the WiFi radio which we did every night.

I just got a new Airport Extreme, Time Capsule and I was wondering if there was a way to shut off the wireless so that the radio won't transmit or receive at night? I know there is a function to disable the internet at night, but I still can see the base station (just not connect to it) so I know the radio still is on.


How do I shut it off at night or on a schedule minus unplugging it from the wall?


Thanks!

Posted on Apr 29, 2016 6:48 PM

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Apr 30, 2016 6:42 AM in response to BluRose

I would not do this....since I have no need.....but If I did, then I would use a simple electronic timer.


The downside to doing this would be that constantly turning the router on and off will place a bit more stress on the unit than simply leaving it on. So, the product might not last quite as long as normal.


There is nothing in the product manual that indicates that users should NOT do this, but there is also nothing that indicates that this would be recommended.


That's why I suggested that you might think about doing this. The bottom line here is that to do what you want to do.....if you want to use an Apple router.....then this this is what you will need to do.

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