How do I close my WIFI but only I can use?

Question

Hello,

My brother knows my wireless password. I don't want him to use because it takes a lot of load to go on a page. I don't want to change the password but make my wireless appear offline.

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Answer 1

You can use the manual to learn how set the encryption key and router password.

Remember - the router can be reset by anyone who has physical access to it by pressing the reset button - so you cannot "lock out" your brother or the rest of the family

Also, if you plug into the router with a cable, you bypass all wireless security, and have a faster connection than wireless.

So your best answer is to work out a deal with your brother. so that both of you have an equal share of max bandwidth.

Answer 2

Hey, two options here...

One is to change the password - probably the simplest option. Needs to be done in your wireless router / access point.

The second is to enable MAC filtering - this will only allow specified laptops / pc's to use the connection, regardless of if they're using the right password or not.

Answer 3

You can't unless you change your password, whatever you do your brother can still use the wifi since he knows the password.

Even if you change channel with security enabled, he still can use it using your password.

Changing the password will stop anyone from using your wifi even if you broadcast it.