How to Disable Wireless on a Linksys Router But Keep Wired Connections

by Collier Jackson
You can disable the wireless broadcasting on your Linksys router for security.

You can disable the wireless broadcasting on your Linksys router for security.

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Although wireless routers have advanced security settings, perhaps the most extreme way to keep your network secure is to shut off wireless access completely. Whether you're chasing a more secure network or looking for a way to turn an old wireless Linksys router into a simple wired Ethernet switch, you can shut off the wireless broadcast using the Linksys router management interface.

Step 1

Open a Web browser.

Step 2

Navigate to the IP address of your router. The default address for Linksys routers is 192.168.1.1. Enter your router admin name and password.

Step 3

Click on "Wireless."

Step 4

Open the "Wireless Network Mode" drop-down menu and select "Disabled."

Step 5

Click "Save settings."

About the Author

Collier Jackson has been writing professionally since 2010. Writing for various websites, he specializes in topics related to foreign languages, linguistics and Asian cultures. Jackson holds a Bachelor of Arts in Chinese from The Ohio State University.

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