Hi all! The question we'll look at today isn't asked often. But it's worth discussing. How to turn off Wi-Fi on a router? The answer would seem obvious. But turning off Wi-Fi occurs in different ways. You can turn off the router completely or just Wi-Fi module. Then the router will continue to transmit the connection to the computer connected via the Internet cable. Let's look at the methods for both options.
Disconnection methods
The easiest way to turn off a Wi-Fi router is to use the power button on the router body. It is available on almost all models, but it can be labeled in different ways: “ON/OFF”, “Power”, “On/Off”. It's not difficult to find. Most often, this is the largest and most visible button.
If there is no power button, or you cannot find it, then you can disconnect the router from the network, that is, unplug it from the outlet. You can also disconnect the Internet cable.
However, these primitive methods are only suitable in cases where you need to completely disable the Internet at home: both the wireless network and the one that goes through the router to the computer via cable. To turn off only Wi-Fi while leaving a wired connection, you will have to use other methods.
On expensive models there is a button that turns off the Wi-Fi module, it is labeled “Wireless On/Off”.
Also, the Wi-Fi shutdown button can be connected to WPS. If there is no such button, you will have to disable Wi-Fi on the computer in the router settings.
The button is marked with number 1 in the picture.WPS, which also disables the wireless module, and the number 2 is the power off button on the router:
Attention! Do not disable the Wi-Fi module if all devices at home are connected via a wireless network and there is no way to connect a computer/laptop via network cable. If you turn off Wi-Fi via your phone or tablet, you won’t be able to connect back using the same method! In the end, in any case, you will have to use a device with an Internet cable connector.
Detailed instructions
I also found a video with instructions for you:
Let's take a closer look at how to disable Wi-Fi on routers from TP-Link, Asus and D-Link the last way, the most difficult. For routers of other brands, the instructions will be the same. The only difference is in the names of the web interface sections and the visual design of the menu.
To get into the settings of your router or modem to disable Wi-Fi, you need to open any browser installed on your computer and enter address bar“192.168.1.1” (or other address specified on the router itself). An authorization window will open. If the login and password have not been changed, then you can enter the standard values - “admin” in both fields. After this, the browser will open the settings.
- On TP-Link you need to open the “Wireless” tab and remove the checkbox from “Enable Wireless Router Radio”. In the Russified version, the path is slightly different: “Wireless mode - Settings wireless mode", the checkbox must be unchecked from "Enable wireless broadcasting".
- On Asus, you need to open the “Wireless Network - Professional” tabs located on the left. Move the “Enable radio module” control to the “Off” position. Also in ASUS you can configure the router to turn on and off according to a schedule.
- On D-Link, go to the following tabs: “SETUP – Wireless Settings – Manual Wireless Connection Setup” and uncheck the “Enable Wireless” item. In the Russified version, you need to open “Wi-Fi – Basic settings” and uncheck the “Broadcast wireless network” checkbox.
How to see who is connected to Wi-Fi?
Before turning off Wi-Fi distribution, you should check which devices are connected to it. This is to ensure that disabling will not interrupt any downloads or cause other problems. This feature will also show if your neighbors are connecting to your network.
If there is a heavy load on the router, the Internet speed drops. Therefore, it is important to set strong passwords. If someone has already guessed the password, then it needs to be changed urgently.
To view the list of IP addresses of devices connected to the router, open the tabs with the words “Status/Statistic/Clients” or “Statistics/Clients” in the Russian versions of the control panel.
By the way, you can selectively disconnect users from a Wi-Fi network. But to do this you need to know the MAC address of your devices. Here I will tell you how to find out the MAC address of your computer.
- Through “Start”, select “Command Prompt (Administrator)”.
- Type getmac into the line and press Enter.
- Next to the words “physical address” you will see a series of numbers and letters. This is your MAC address. Write it down on a piece of paper.
After we have figured out who definitely doesn’t need to be disabled, we go to the admin panel of the router:
- We write the router address in the browser;
- Log in (either through the default login/password, or using your own data if they have been replaced);
- On the TP-Link router, select “Wireless Mode” and then “MAC Address Filtering”;
- We activate filtering with the “Enable” button;
- Place a check mark in the line with the word “allow”;
Let's look at a few situations:
- A friendly neighbor constantly uses your Wi-Fi and downloads torrents.
- Children watch YouTube non-stop instead of doing homework.
- You have a small business, such as a cafe, and you want to restrict users from free Wi-Fi.
In all of the above situations, it can be tempting to cut people off from your WiFi networks. Let's see how you can do this.
You can always disconnect people from your Wi-Fi networks, changing Wi-Fi password in the router settings. But then you will need to remember New Password, and also reconnect on all your devices, such as smartphones, laptops, TV set-top boxes, etc. You can also politely ask the person to stop using your Wi-Fi, but we all know how that ends.
So, we know two ways to disconnect people from your Wi-Fi. To do this, you will need a computer running Windows.
1. Netcut program
To disconnect people from Wi-Fi on Windows computer, you can use a special program called Netcut. Although it was released in 2007 (and hasn't been updated since 2011), the program works great on everyone Windows versions(we tested on Windows 8 and 10). User Interface the program is reminiscent of the 90s.
Download Netcut from the official website and install it on your computer. You may also need another program called WinpCap. Don't worry, you don't need to do anything because the Wincap installation screen will be automatically displayed after installing Netcut.
After launching the Netcut program, you will receive a list of all devices (MAC addresses) that are connected to your Wi-Fi network. Select the MAC address you want to disconnect from the network and click the "Cut" button. This way you will disconnect the device from your internet. To regain access to the Internet, press the “ON” button.
Pros
- Free program, easy to use and works on all versions of Windows.
Cons
- The user interface is a bit outdated (doesn't look nice)
2. Router
The most popular way to disconnect people from Wi-Fi is to use your router settings. You need to log into your router's web interface and find the DHCP settings. Some routers allow you to disconnect devices directly, but if your router does not support this feature, then you can bind the IP mac to the router.
You can also contact your Internet provider and report that someone is using your Wi-Fi without permission. Most modern routers have a function remote access, so your ISP can connect to your router and disable all unwanted Wi-Fi users.
Pros
- This method works on all devices
- No need to install additional software
Cons
- You need access to the router's web interface
The best solution is a password
Most in an efficient way weeding out unwanted guests on your home WiFi network, as well as all sorts of creeps who like to quietly connect to open channels in order to use the Internet for free, is easy installation password. This option, in fact, suits everyone, but not everyone overcomes laziness to set it up right away necessary devices Houses.
First of all, you should change the login and password for the router itself, that is, in its web interface with settings. Why is this being done? It's simple, usually modems and routers with default access settings are very easily reconfigured by any cunning third-party user who WiFi adapter reaches your router. It happens that this has already happened, and you simply cannot log into the web interface of your router. In this case, you will have to reset the device settings to factory settings. This is done easily and quickly: there is always a button on the back of the device (or a hole with a button recessed inside). Without turning off the router from the network, press this button and hold it down for ten seconds. As soon as the device blinks the lights, you can release it. The router is like it came from the factory again.
Now, having entered the router interface, we change the input data to our own (an attacker will not be able to make a reset, because to do this he will have to break into your apartment). Next, go to the Wireless Security tab, where we select the latest encryption method, enter the password, save the changes (write down the password on your smartphone and don’t show it to anyone). All! Now we set up access for all home devices, on all smartphones, smart TVs and other gadgets. Now you definitely won’t have invisible neighbors.
Summing up
You can use these methods to disconnect people from your Wi-Fi. If you still have any questions, let us know in the comments below. We will try to help you!
Sometimes even a complex combination of symbols will not interfere with establishing a third-party connection. This situation is fraught for the device owner not only with the loss of Internet traffic, but also with the leakage of personal data, so connecting from outside must be prevented. Reasonable questions arise: is it possible to see a list of connected devices, the router.
The presence of the following signs often indicates that unauthorized users are connected to the network:
- Reduced Internet connection speed.
- Always active data transmission indicator on the router, even when all gadgets in the house are disconnected from the Internet.
If any of these “symptoms” are detected, it is recommended to check the list of connected devices and, if necessary, remove other users from Wi-Fi.
How to determine who is connected
There are two ways to detect a “stranger” on the network:
- Through the router settings.
Before using this method, you must disconnect all gadgets except your computer from the wi-fi network.
Next, find the router’s IP address on the sticker on the bottom side of the device or run the ipconfig command in command line. The necessary data is indicated in the “Main gateway” column. 
Enter the received IP into the address bar of the browser, a web interface with the router settings will open. Here in one of the sections you can see all the gadgets connected to the network. For TP-Link devices, this is the “Wireless Mode” tab – “Wireless Mode Statistics”. For Asus – the “Clients” tab. 
We talked in more detail about ways to identify strangers on the Internet in the article - “
Mute other users
Via the routers web interface
You can block a “stranger” in the “Filtering by MAC address” / Mac-filtering tab in the router settings. Here it is possible to deny access to the network to only one user or to deny access to all devices not included in the exclusion list. The last method is the most reliable.
Using special applications
SoftPerfect WiFi Guard software acts as a scanner network connections, which are available on workstation. It is perfect for working at home.
If the equipment is known to the scanner, it is indicated green. Otherwise - red. It is possible to configure automatic network scanning. If the scan results reveal a freeloader, the application will immediately notify the owner. It is recommended to set a sound or e-mail notification.
Initially, the program was supposed to block connections at the user's request, but in the end it only monitors current connections. You can use other applications or firewall features on your router to block.
A free utility that does not require installation. Scans the network and displays a list of connected computers with addresses and manufacturer name. You cannot disconnect other users from Wi-Fi in it, but you can export data to HTML formats, XML, CSV or in text file for use in other applications is quite possible.
Automatically scans the network, finds new connections and allows you to block outside user. Here you can “cut off” someone else’s device by selecting it in the list and clicking the Cut button. Netcut also has the ability to switch between different network cards and check the connection speed, as well as change the MAC address of the computer.
Allows you to detect and disable other people's devices. Scans the network, displays a list of connections with addresses and names. Marks personal devices as “Known” and the rest as “Unknown”, then latest program blocks access to wifi.
Conclusion
Disconnecting unnecessary “guests” from wifi, as a rule, is not difficult. But setting a complex password and changing it in a timely manner will better protection networks from unwanted connections and maintain Internet speed at the proper level.
Have you ever had to disconnect strangers from your network?
Purchased a laptop, phone or tablet. A portable device is specially selected to access the Internet via Wi-Fi in any accessible location. However, an unexpected difficulty arises: for some reason the connection suddenly disappears. What is the reason? Let's figure it out.
A sharp and sudden disconnection of the wireless network can happen due to several reasons. They are presented below:
- Wi-Fi coverage may disappear due to the fact that one of the functions of any modern device, be it a laptop, tablet or phone, is to save battery power.
- An important reason may be the presence of a weak Wi-Fi signal.
- Another reason is unexpected driver failures, including the driver responsible for the high-quality operation of the wireless network.
However, whatever the reasons why Wi-Fi turns off, they are all quite easy to fix. It is only important to be able to make the necessary settings or reinstall the driver. In this case, it is best to download the driver from the manufacturer’s official website, otherwise serious problems may arise. Wi-Fi work. Let's talk about solutions to problems in more detail.
What to do if there is a weak signal or sources of strong interference?
This factor is quite common cause turning off Wi-Fi connection. Needless to say, this coverage is based on radio signals that can be shaken. It’s worth saying directly about the signal level that it is not always stable. It is influenced by several factors, the most significant of which is the voltage in electrical network. The most diverse electrical appliances are involved in creating interference, which can sometimes be so strong that it interferes with the propagation of the Wi-Fi signal.
The presence of metal objects between the portable device and a router. If the laptop is located at a fairly large distance from the signal propagation point, it may periodically disappear. Therefore Wi-Fi turns off. As already noted, the signal is not stable.
When a laptop, phone or tablet is placed close to the router, the vibrations are unnoticeable, but when moving away they begin to become more pronounced, and eventually the Wi-Fi connection is interrupted. Communication has a particularly negative impact mobile phones or microwave ovens. You can fix the problem by moving the laptop closer to the wireless router.
Problems caused by battery saving
As you know, one of the fundamental functions of any laptop, tablet and phone is autonomous operation, which is achieved due to high-quality battery saving. In this regard, the developers created special program, which allows you to save energy and which automatically turns off for a long time unused modules.
The same goes for Wi-Fi adapter. It is quite possible that it will turn off spontaneously if it is not in use. However, it happens that the program gives certain glitches and, as a result of an unstable connection with Wi-Fi, the adapter turns off after a certain period of time, regardless of whether it is needed at the moment Internet connection or not needed.
You can solve the problem described by disabling the mentioned option. To do this, you need to pay attention to the battery icon in the lower right corner of the screen. Having selected it, you should go to “Additional battery recharge parameters”, and then set the optimal recharge plan. Here it is quite possible to experiment until the optimal plan is found.
Finally, you need to select the “Edit” icon. The Energy Saving Modes window appears. Here you need to set maximum performance both when operating on battery power and when operating from the network. Thus, automatic shutdown The Wi-Fi adapter will become inactive. As a result, Wi-Fi will not suddenly disappear.
However, what if all the work has been done correctly, but still there is a constant shutdown? Wi-Fi connections? This means that in the most operating system installed power saving settings. This function can be disabled using the Control Center. wireless networks And shared access" All you need to do is right-click on the “Wi-Fi” icon. Then you should select the required pop-up sub-item - “Change parameters”. Here you need to find the shortcut wireless connection and click on it right click. In “Properties” you should select “Network”. Then you should go to “Settings” and select “Power Management”. Here you should uncheck the box “Allowing a device to turn off to save power”.
