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03-08-2025 02:34 PM - edited 06-08-2025 12:49 PM
Can anyone give me some suggestions for an alternative router/modem for Full Fibre that has a physical WiFi button on?
We don't usually use WiFi in the house (Ethernet connections for most things) and it's a nuisance to have to switch on the computer to turn the WiFi on or off when someone visits. In fact, I wonder what many elderly people do who have to have an internet connection installed as they will be needing it when copper landlines are switched off in the future, and who may not use computers themselves and wish to turn off WiFi?
I have the Sagemcom FAST 5464 at the moment.
on 03-08-2025 03:15 PM
Here's a website showing the actual router/modem that I have - not a WiFi button in sight!
https://admireit.co.uk/products/talktalk-wifi-hub-sagemcom-fast-5364
on 03-08-2025 03:12 PM
I think you misunderstood my post. I want to be able to turn WiFi on, not off, when someone visits, who may want to access the internet using their smartphone. We already do that, but have to turn on the computer and log into the hub to do that, which is a nuisance as sometimes it gets "stuck" and I have to reboot the current router/modem to get it working again. We once had a modem that had a physical WiFi switch which made things a lot easier.
on 03-08-2025 03:09 PM
There is only an on/off button to turn the modem on or off, and a WPS button - no WiFi button on there at all.
on 03-08-2025 03:09 PM
Mine doesn't?
on 03-08-2025 03:02 PM
The current Wi-Fi Hub 3 has exactly that functionality - a small toggle switch on the side.
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on 03-08-2025 02:53 PM
I think you will need to do your own research for this. But why do you feel the need to switch it off when someone visits? They won't be able to access your WiFi connection without the appropriate password.