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Subadrew's avatar
Subadrew
Aspirant
Jun 19, 2017

Wifi control via Genie app

Hello, I have a question regarding the Genie app. Is it possible to turn off your wifi signal from the app? I want to be able have my wifi signal off until my kids have gotten up and done their chores, then I will turn it on for them from work either from the app or desktop. Or, if they are fighting I can then easily turn it off.

 

Thanks in advance for your feedback. I'm thinking about buying the R7000 router if I can have this ability.

Genie

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  • michaelkenward's avatar
    michaelkenward
    Guru - Experienced User
    Jun 20, 2017
    Subadrew wrote:

    Hello, I have a question regarding the Genie app.

     

    Android, iThing or desktop (Windows/Mac)?

     

     

  • Subadrew's avatar
    Subadrew
    Aspirant
    Jun 20, 2017
    I would like to use it on Android, or PC.

    Thanks for your help!
    • michaelkenward's avatar
      michaelkenward
      Guru - Experienced User
      Jun 20, 2017

      Have you looked into the use of Parental Controls?

       

      This is something that you can set up with the Android genie.

       

      The R7000 supports this. See page 59 of the manual

       

      R7000 | Product | Support | NETGEAR

       

      It allows you to set time slots when the wifi network goes off line.

       

      If you are using a PC, you can just go in there and turn access on and off.

       

       

       

       

       

  • Subadrew's avatar
    Subadrew
    Aspirant
    Jun 20, 2017
    I will look into that. I didn't think to download the manual.

    I've used schedules before, but what I'm really looking for is something that is more like an on/off switch that I can access through a mobile app.