{"id":8814,"date":"2023-06-14T12:00:14","date_gmt":"2023-06-14T12:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/routerctrl.com\/?p=8814"},"modified":"2023-11-22T15:19:22","modified_gmt":"2023-11-22T15:19:22","slug":"turn-off-wi-fi-on-att-router","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/routerctrl.com\/turn-off-wi-fi-on-att-router\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Turn Off Wi-Fi on AT&T Router? (Three Ways to Disable Wi-Fi)"},"content":{"rendered":"

AT&T<\/span><\/a> has a rich history in the many years it has been operational. The company has a broad customer base and appeals to users with varying wireless network needs. <\/span><\/p>\n

Indeed, AT&T has gone over and beyond to provide customers with the necessary information regarding their services and products. Apart from easy access to AT&T device <\/span>user guides<\/span><\/a>, the corporation also has <\/span>discussion forums<\/span><\/a> where users interact and solve common problems.<\/span><\/p>\n

Unfortunately, consolidated information on <\/span>disabling wireless capabilities<\/span><\/a> of their different <\/span>routers<\/span><\/a> and gateways is not readily available. Therefore, this article will guide you on the different ways you can <\/span>disable Wi-Fi<\/span><\/a> on any AT&T router.<\/span><\/p>\n

Remember, you will need an ethernet connection the next time you wish to enable Wi-Fi.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"How<\/p>\n

So, How Do You Turn Off Wi-Fi on an AT&T Router?<\/h2>\n

Most ‘How to’ pages do not answer your question because AT&T routers come in various models. The procedure to <\/span>disable Wi-Fi connectivity<\/span><\/a>, albeit slightly depending on the router, and most people overlook the fact.<\/span><\/p>\n

The easiest and universal way to disable Wi-Fi is to cut the power supply to the router or modem. Although, cutting power supply can cause performance issues the next time you power on the gateway.<\/span><\/p>\n

Also, <\/span>AT&T routers<\/span><\/a> have a switch that you can flip to disable Wi-Fi and internet access (to turn off the router<\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n

However, some users prefer disabling only the Wi-Fi and allowing internet access through alternative means such as <\/span>ethernet cables<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Therefore, to disable only the Wi-Fi access, users can disable Wi-Fi radios on the router or use <\/span>parental controls<\/span><\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n

Alternatively, users can control devices that can access Wi-Fi and those that cannot.<\/span><\/p>\n

Disabling the Wi-Fi Radios<\/h2>\n

This section looks at how you can disable Wi-Fi radios for the different AT&T gateway models. We must look at the devices individually, primarily because some models differ slightly in the procedure you should follow.<\/span><\/p>\n

To <\/span>access the user management page<\/span><\/a> regardless of your router’s model, first visit the IP address <\/span>192.168.1.254<\/b><\/a> on your browser of choice.<\/span><\/p>\n

Ensure the device you use to access the management page is on the same Wi-Fi network you intend to disable.<\/span><\/p>\n

Then, depending on the model of the modem, follow the steps below.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n