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BLCain
Aspirant
Sep 09, 2016
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WNDR4500V3 can't schedule on/off wifi

My router is:
Netgear WNDR4500V3 with firmware V1.0.0.32
I am unable to get the unit to turn off the wireless radios using the schedule under Advanced/Advanced Setup/Wireless Settings.

I select "Turn off wireless signal by schedule" then under "Start" I enter 11PM, and under "End" I enter 6AM, then click on "Apply". I watch as the router saves the settings and blinks the wifi lights and I think all is well. However, nothing happens come 11PM.
I even reversed the times thinking that "start" ment that the wifi radios were to turn on and the "end" ment that is when the radios were to turn off. Still nothing happens. I clicked and highlighted the little circle under "Period" thinking that would activate the schedule...No luck.
I do not know where the setting is for the date and time, or if the router even has such a setting. If you can't set the date and time, how is the router to know when to do anything?
I have checked and I have the latest firmware
I don't want to have to continue to unplug/turn off the router at 11PM and back on at 6AM.
It should not require a brain surgen to get this unit to work correctly.
Other than this "ghlitch" the router works just fine.
Thanks for any help on this.

  • Hello BLCain

     

    Welcome to the community!

     

    Under Advanced > Security > Schedule you may specify the correct Timezone and check for the Daylight Savings time. 

    Once done, verify again your settings.

4 Replies

  • ElaineM's avatar
    ElaineM
    NETGEAR Employee Retired

    Hello BLCain

     

    Welcome to the community!

     

    Under Advanced > Security > Schedule you may specify the correct Timezone and check for the Daylight Savings time. 

    Once done, verify again your settings.

    • BLCain's avatar
      BLCain
      Aspirant

      Thank you ElaineM.

      I had at one time looked in that section but was not sure what it was for. 

      I set the time and tested the settings and all is working as it should. 

      Again, Thanks!

      Now I can make sure my "little" ones are not up all night on FB.

      • ElaineM's avatar
        ElaineM
        NETGEAR Employee Retired

        You're very welcome!

        Hope no one throws tantrums. :)