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Resolved 2Wire Wireless Modem Signal Issue

Discussion in 'Networking (Hardware & Software)' started by James Martin, 2011/07/23.

  1. 2011/07/23
    James Martin

    James Martin Geek Member Thread Starter

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    Hi all,

    Is there a way to stop this modem from sending out a wireless signal?

    I know there is a way to disable the wireless portal, but is there a way to stop the wireless signal from being broadcast altogether?

    Thanks.
     
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  2. 2011/07/23
    MrBill

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    To turn off the wireless you just go to 192.168.1.254 (or what ever it is you use to access the modem) and go to the Home Network section. On that page if you look at "Status at a Glance" you'll see Wireless with a nice button that says "Disable," click that button will disable the wireless.

    What is your reason for doing this?
     
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  4. 2011/07/24
    James Martin

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    The person tried this, but anyone with wireless capabilities can still see the 2Wire's signal on their PC, Laptop. They want the wireless signal to stop broadcasting altogether.

    The person's daughter is downloading copyrighted material via U Torrent to her laptop, and the father is afraid of being sued.
     
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  5. 2011/07/24
    TonyT

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    The access point will have a setting "disable SSID broadcast ". That stops the access point from sending out the WiFi signal that says, "Here I am. "

    However, that will not make the WiFi 100% undetectable, but will stop 99% of people seeing it in the list of available access points.

    Just disable the WiFi and if possible, disconnect the antenna(s).

    Torrent applications usually use specific ports. You can block these ports in the router and that will stop the torrent downloads/uploads. Then educate the kid so as to change her moral perspective.
     
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    James Martin

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    Thanks, I'll forward the info to him. He is using a wired only modem for the time being.

    The 2 Wire modem has an internal antenna from what I can tell.


    I didn't know that.

    Can you offer some more info about how to do this?
     
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    MrBill

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    TonyT

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    Well, you can't actually stop torrent clients completely at the router. They use a specific range of ports by default, however they can be set to use different ports or thay can "piggyback" other ports.

    But most routers have a feature called QoS. This can be used to limit the bandwidth of torrent clients. It could be set at lowest level and the torrent download rates may be enough to disappoint the user.

    Have the father read the documentation for the 2wire, it may have additional features that can be used to better control the kid's Internet use.
     
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  9. 2011/07/28
    James Martin

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    I haven't had a chance to followup with my friend yet, but it looks like 2Wire may not support QoS...

    http://www.broadbandreports.com/forum/r19749418-bandwidth-priorities
     
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