A router is a device that connects a computer via a LAN connection or Wi-Fi to the Internet. Many netizens do not know all of its capabilities. The article will analyze some of the "secrets" of setting up a network using a TP-LINK router model TL-WR740N.
Setting the speed limit.
Suppose a user is using multiple computers, one for downloading a large game, the other just for browsing. Of course, downloading the game requires a lot of speed, while browsing the pages will go down to 100-150 kb / s. The solution to this problem will be a simple speed limitation in the case when you need to browse the pages, and the second computer will get more speed and stable downloads. To do this, on the TP-LINK router, you need to do the following: go to the administrative settings of the router, select "Bandwidth control", in the "Control settings" check the "Enable bandwidth control" checkbox, go to the "List of rules", click the "Add new" button ", In two cells of the range specify the IP of the computer, in the incoming bandwidth write the speed value in kb / s, click the" Save "button. The settings are now saved and the computer speed is limited.
Internet disconnection.
The router is used not only for switching computers between themselves, but also for using the Internet through a WAN connection. There are times in life when, when using several computers, you need to turn off the Internet on one of them. To do this, in the router settings, you must specify the IP DHCP range so that this range does not include the IP of the computer that you want to disable. To configure the DHCP range, open the administrative settings of the router through a browser, select "DHCP" - "DHCP Settings". Make corrections in the "Starting IP-address" cell so that the range does not include the IP of the computer that needs to be disconnected from the Internet. You can view the IP of the computer through the menu item "DHCP" - "List of DHCP clients".
These tricks can help you access the network through router TP-LINK models TL-WR740N. All other functions of the router can be found in the user manual, and they do not need a description.
Today we will consider with you a rather controversial topic, which will seem to many users frankly unworthy of any article - whether it is necessary to turn off the router and how to turn off Wi-Fi on the router.
Agree, not the most understandable request. If you purchased wifi router for your home, then, of course, you will use its functionality to its fullest. So why deprive this device of its purpose? It is in this article that we will try to give you the answer to this question and to the above.
Do I need to turn off the router?
First, let's look at the following question - do I need to turn off the router and, in particular, do I need to turn off the router at night? Quite a difficult question, which is still considered by a huge number of users in various forums, in comments and articles. In fact, leaving or not leaving the router turned on is a personal matter for each person, since the point of view is quite different.
Some people choose to turn off their router or Wi-Fi distribution due to supposedly harmful electromagnetic radiation. Others do this because of the light from the indicators at night. Still others think that the constant operation of the router can lead to its early failure.
However, we recommend that you ignore all of these arguments. You can turn off the router or its distribution of the Wi-Fi network, but only if you wish. Moreover, as it has already been proven by many, the constant disconnection and activation of the router (meaning disconnecting from the network), on the contrary, can lead to its early death.
Let's summarize and move on to the next paragraph of the article. Do I need to turn off the router? No, this is not necessary. His constant work will not affect anything, especially on your health.
How do I turn off Wi-Fi on my router?
Now let's look at a more interesting question - how to turn off the Wi-Fi network on the router? Let's imagine that you bought yourself a router, installed it, but, bad luck, you don't need its functionality yet. What to do in this case? Do not reset all the settings, disconnect the wires and pack it back?
True, there is no need for this, since you can leave the router in place, i.e. The Internet connection will still pass through it to the computer, but deactivate the broadcast of the Wi-Fi network. Moreover, you do not even have to "shaman", since such functionality is already in the settings of the router or even on its case. Let's take a closer look.
We will consider an example of disabling the distribution of a Wi-Fi network on the example of a router from Netis, which, although not the most popular, is still used by some users.
The note: But this does not mean that you cannot apply the following instructions to other routers - they are all, after all, similar to each other and the differences will be only minor, for example, a slightly different web interface or a different arrangement of buttons on the case.
Immediately, it must be said that some routers from this manufacturer have a special button, pressing which will allow you to stop broadcasting the Wi-Fi network. Usually, it is located next to the WAN and LAN connectors, i.e. on the back of the case. Sometimes it can be located next to the Reset button.
A single click on it does not deactivate the functionality you do not need - you need to click on it and hold it down for five to ten seconds.
If you do not have such a convenient button, then you can also turn off the Wi-FI network in another way - through the web interface of your router. To enter there, you need to go from the browser of your computer (or any other device) to the IP address indicated on the box of the router or on its case (the most often used address is 192.168.1.1 ).
Once you're in the settings of your router, go to the Wireless section. There you will find an option that will be responsible for distributing the Wi-Fi network. It can be called in different ways, but the meaning will be the same - turning it off will stop broadcasting the wireless network.
After turning off the broadcasting of the Wi-Fi network, save the settings in the web interface of your router. That's all. Now your router will not distribute Wi-Fi, which you simply do not need at the moment. Accordingly, to reactivate Wi-Fi sharing, you will have to go to the Wireless network settings and enable the previously disabled option.
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At first glance, it is a very simple, and at the same time controversial question. Almost always, when I was asked about how to disable the router, I had to enter how to disable Wi-Fi network... So that the router does not distribute Wi-Fi, and the Internet continues to work on the connected devices via cable. In this article, we'll cover both options. I will also show you how you can quickly turn off and, if necessary, turn on the Wi-Fi network using a special button on the router case, or from a computer, phone, tablet - through the control panel. Consider the example of routers from popular manufacturers: TP-Link, ASUS, D-Link, ZyXEL. If you have a different router, this article may come in handy. Since all actions are almost the same on all devices.
You may need to turn off your router completely. For example, when you are leaving somewhere, or you do not need the Internet. In such a case, it is best to simply unplug the power adapter from the outlet. And it is also advisable to pull out the cable from the router through which the Internet comes. This is in case there is a thunderstorm. So that the router is not damaged. I wrote about this in a separate article:
stopped working after a thunderstorm Wi-Fi router... Click and read
The power of the router can also be turned off with the "Power On / Off" button.
True, not all routers have such a button. Typically on budget models she's gone.
This is for a complete shutdown. But as I already wrote above, most often you need to disable only the distribution of Wi-Fi. So that the Internet on the computer and other devices via cable continues to work.
How to turn off the Wi-Fi network with the button and through the settings (remotely)
Most router models have a Wi-Fi On / Off button on the case. Depending on the model and manufacturer, this button may be in different places and may be labeled differently. But finding her is not difficult. Just press this button (perhaps hold it for 3 seconds) and Wi-Fi will turn off completely. The Wi-Fi indicator should go out. The router will not distribute wireless networkuntil you turn it back on with the button.
If there is no such button on your router, then you can turn off the wireless network in the control panel, which can be accessed from a computer, smartphone, or tablet.
An important point! Do not disable the wireless network through the control panel if all your devices are connected via Wi-Fi and there is no way to enter the router settings via cable. If you turn off the Wi-Fi network, you will not be able to turn it on, since you will not be able to connect to the network and enter the web interface.
Disable Wi-Fi on TP-Link
Typically, this can be done with the "Wi-Fi On / Off" or "Wireless On / Off" button. To turn off Wi-Fi, you need to hold the button down for about 5 seconds.
The corresponding indicator should go out and the wireless network will be lost. To turn it back on, you also need to press and hold the button for a couple of seconds. There is no such button on budget models such as: TP-Link TL-WR740N, TL-WR841ND, TL-WR840N, etc.
You can also go to the router settings Click and read , under "Wireless", uncheck "Enable Wireless Router Radio" and save the settings.
Remember to save your settings.
Wi-Fi network management on ASUS routers
Only on some aSUS routers there is a button with which you can turn off the Wi-Fi network.
But, everything can be quickly disabled through the control panel. Then go to the tab "Wireless" - "Professional". Disconnect the radio.
D-Link
Something I haven't even seen d-Link routersthat would have a button to turn off the Wi-Fi network. See if your model has it. With an inscription, or an icon.
And in the control panel you need to go to the "Wi-Fi" section, uncheck the "Broadcast wireless network" box and save the settings. To enable, just check the box and save the settings again.
ZyXEL
You can use the button.
This button activates WPS. But if you press it and hold it for about 3 seconds, then the Wi-Fi network is completely turned off. You can tell by the off wireless indicator.
And in the settings, this can be done in the "Wi-Fi" section.