MX64W - Is it possible to disable WiFi and only use Ethernet?

Pauly
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MX64W - Is it possible to disable WiFi and only use Ethernet?

I wish to completely disable WiFi on my MX64W AP.

 

I have tried Configure > Wireless settings and then disabling all configured SSID's. But this didn't seem to physically disable the WiFi functionality of the device.

 

Is what I am trying to achieve possible?

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PhilipDAth
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Can you turn the physical radios off? No.
Pauly
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Is it possible to have ethernet connection without Wifi at all?

Welles
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That does not sound correct. We have an MX65W, not 64W with Wireless turned off. Nothing is broadcasting. However, there is a bug that when wireless is enabled it will broadcast a Mesh SSID(ticket has been open for months regarding this). 

 

Security & SD-WAN -> (configure) Wireless Settings : and disable all the SSIDs

 

Pauly
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I have found a solution to my issue. I unscrewed both antennas on my device. This effectively killed the wifi. Plus I stopped the broadcast by disabling SSID. 

 

RF meter readings suddenly dropped.

NolanHerring
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Wrap it several times with aluminium foil too 😃

Nolan Herring | nolanwifi.com
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