Could you hook this up to the cable router to shut off wifi so that the amount of time used on Ipods and laptops could be limited?
1975591
I don't know - I never tried anything like that. I use BOB only on my TV's and computer monitors, where it works very well. It is great for avoiding arguments with kids - they cannot argue with a machine.
1975592
Hello, that sounds like an interesting idea--however even if you shut off your home's cable router, there could be other broadcasting (non-locked down) wi-fi routers in the neighborhood that might not have a network password. So, not sure that application would be 100% sure-fire. Hope that helps.
1975593
Wow, that's a great idea! If you connect it to the cable modem or to the router, it will kill the entire Internet link, along with anything else that uses the Internet (i.e. IP telephone service). In order to use this to control Wi-Fi only, you would need a separate device that does nothing but serve Wi-Fi. So it is certainly possible to do this.
1975594
Kaspersky Parental Control module will set time blocks for WiFi usage for PCs only. Apple products are another issue.
239592
No, this allows you to power a compatible EnGenius router or access point using the ethernet cable you are already using to send data too/from the unit to your network. In other words, one less cable, or having to locate an outlet near the unit when its installed remote (in corporate installs)
882012
I set two of these up as repeaters to extend the WiFi signal in our home. I used a Macbook Pro to configure them and then later, to access the network through them. I had no problems.
507779
Nope, just link it to your router, I had no problems with this unit, I am still using it today, no problems.
1820294
No. This is very simple set up. If you leave it on for too long, the app wifi direct wil disconnect itself. Thanks Heide
397572
Yes I think you should be able to. I have cat 5 from my cable modem to it and run wireless off of it throughout my business, and I run my wireless security cams through it.
885947
Depends on how much power you are drawing. I have my desktop PC, monitor, router and cable modem on battery backup. All I want is time to save what I am working on and shut down properly. Around 10 minutes would be fine with me, but I haven't tried to test it.
1710199
yes, put the router cable in and you can run 4 other devices. the more you use at one time, might, slow down streaming. i use one to go to my computer, and my wireless router that runs the others.
1783889
You wouldn't want to do that. Most likely your WiFi is a router and firewall, you want to hook up all of your pc's , laptops into the router/firewall so you are protected. If your WiFi is not a router/firewall with wireless, you may want to invest in one, and that will get you four ports for ethernet connections that are secure, as well as providing a wireless connection. Plus, this connector I have found does not work on the equipment that I use.good luck.
2023782
As long as you can connect an ethernet/lan cable from your router/modem to the device, yes.
2039369
Definitely. It's just a pass through for an outlet. I'm not sure it is the best way to turn off those devices, but that is for you to decide!
517667
Yes, but if you're existing router is also a wireless router you should disable that function in the existing router's settings.
1751382
Yes. Just don't plug it up to a switch on the network or else you'll have an additional IP to worry about.
1470818
Yes. I ran a router from this device so I could have a 5.0 Ghz connection for my apple devices. I had no issues. Not sure if you can turn the wifi off.
1996943
If you have a wireless router you don't connect the cable, otherwise you can connect this with the cable if you don't have a wireless router.
596632
Nope! I have a WiFi router and I run the TV , two laptops, an iPod and a Kindle off it, sometimes all of it is running at the same time! :)
1227298
Yes you can. Just disconnect the main plug in chord and electric connection