Setting the Wifi to switch off at a certain time

[M+Cashman]

Hi All

I want to restrict WiFi access in my home between certain hours of the day - to anyone using my WiFi 

How do I do this? Is it possible? 

[GD1]

@M+Cashman  It's not possible on a bog standard ISP router.  

[M+Cashman]

what router would I need to make this possible?

[GD1]

@M+Cashman  Draytek range of routers with wifi have this capability as do their access points*  These are very expensive though.

*other routers may be available that do this.

It may be a better option to look at Access Points, these can be connected to the hub and you can then disable the hubs own wifi.

I would do a search for access points with scheduling capability, there are a few out there that are relatively inexpensive.

[arthur64]

You can buy 'timer' plugs which have set times for on/off periods, basic i know but it would do the job.

Or, do you wish to restrict access which could be overcome using these plugs?

[jamesn123]

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@arthur64 wrote:

You can buy 'timer' plugs which have set times for on/off periods, basic i know but it would do the job.

Or, do you wish to restrict access which could be overcome using these plugs?

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Not a good idea for a broadband router, using this method would likely trigger the automatic line management system to think there is a fault and lower the overall speed of the line.