How do i disconnect my wireless connection?

Question

I want to disconnect my wireless connection, and wireless connection only.I don't want my ethernet connection to be disconnected - which does every time i unplug the modem. i don't want to unplug my modem every time i see someone using my wireless. i want to do it by a click of a button.

is that possible??? PLEASE HELP if yes.

Answer 1

Have you considered securing your wireless network with a key or passphrase?  Then only authorized people can use the wireless.  

Otherwise, login to your router (or modem/router if you only have one piece of equipment) and disable the wireless.

Answer 2

2 answers:

1) in your MODEM, log in and disable the wireless, that simple.

2) In your modem, log in and setup the wireless security as WPA and TKIP, use a phrase you can remember, something like:

thisismyWIRELESSconnectionAndNotYours

be creative, the more letters and the more complicated will make it harder for anyone to guess your phrase.

(Note I use Upper Case and lowercase combined)

BTW: G24k sugestion is good but you have no idea how easy is to break into a WEP "secured" network, stick with WPA. Check my Link and you'll see how easy is but with a GOOD long WPA key is nearly impossible.

Answer 3

You will need to secure your wireless connection using a WPA Pre Shared key or WPA2 if your hardware supports it.  Also you can log into your router and disable transmitting the signal altogether.

Answer 4

If you don't use the wireless feature, most routers/modems have an option to disable - "turn off" the wireless on them.  Call the ISP or manufacturer (depending whether you purchased it or if it was provided as part of your service) and they can help you.

If you use it (or plan to), secure the network with a good strong passkey.  What you describe is "piggybacking" - technically it's illegal in most locations but it's easier to lock down your connection than trying to track down whoever's using it...

Make sure you secure the wireless to keep others from piggybacking and/or monitoring your private information:

1. Change the web-admin password of your router (even if it's wired this is good) so not anyone can get into the config page.

2. Change the default SSID (name) and don't use something that identifies you, your location, or your brand of router to outsiders (e.g. "Home", "Cox.net", "My Network", "Wireless", etc).

2. Enable WPA-PSK, WPA-PSK2, or if those aren't supported MINIMUM of WEP128. Refer to the manual or call the manufacturer for directions.

3. Don't hide the SSID. It just makes your life harder and it's easily found out anyways.

4. Don't bother with MAC filtering, if someone can crack your security they probably know how to spoof your MAC address which will circomvent the filtering.

5. Don't use static-IP, it just makes your life harder. Anyone with the slightest knowledge about networking knows how to use a static IP.

The reason you don't want to identify your router's brand/location/owner:

1. Default passwords and settings are available online. Knowing the brand makes it easier to bypass these.

2. Knowing where it is makes it easier to get a stronger signal while staying away. This gives the attacker an advantage of getting a strong signal and being hidden.

3. Knowing who owns it makes guessing your password easier. Most people use names, dates, and other personal info for passwords (bad practice) and if they know you they probably know the things you would use for a password.

I also like to put a piece of masking tape on top of the router and write the SSID and web-config password (maybe encryption key too) so I can't forget them if it's one I don't usually use, or if I'm setting it up for someone else so they can't misplace it.  This doesn't bother me security-wise because if someone can get to the router, they can plug a wire in and use the network without knowing the wireless key...it's not as if I'm posting it for all the world to see.

Answer 5

I suggest than disabling the wireless

Follow the tutorial below to secure your wireless network

9 easy step on setting up a secured wireless home network

http://www.review-ninja.com/2008/08/9-ea...