Turn Off WiFi – Go From WiFi To Wired Internet

Could you Turn Off Your WiFi?  The average person walks in the door ask Google to turn on the TV, next you grab your laptop and start checking your emails and social media. Most of these actions have one thing in common, they require the Internet.  And most internet these days are wireless.

If you’re reading this page, odds are you’re questioning the safety of your internets wireless connection, and you’re not alone. The safety concerns have been growing over the EMF radiation, (electric and magnetic field). EMF radiation is emitted by virtually anything electric, from power lines to your WiFi.

So what can you do to protect you and your family?  One option for going wired is to hire an expert to come to your home, assess what you need, and run your ethernet cables for you. If you don’t feel confident in your technical abilities and you have the money to spend, this may be your best bet. If you’re looking to do-it-yourself, this guide may help.

Getting the Equipment You Need

Your first step to a wired household is to purchase the equipment you need. Your internet provider may be leasing you a modem as part of your monthly bill– many do. If you don’t currently have a modem, you’ll need to get one. Many double as a router, with wireless capability, and that’s fine. The key is to make sure that your modem comes with the ability to turn off WiFi broadcasting.

One great option is the Motorola SURFboard SB6121, available for under $80. This lower bandwidth modem is an ethernet only modem and is compatible with multiple internet providers

You’ll also need an ethernet switch and the ethernet cables. The switch allows you to combine multiple internet cables, thus allowing you to have a wired connection on all of your devices. You’ll need to have some idea of how many devices you have in your home that need a wired connection so you can make sure you switch has enough ports. For the ethernet cables, opt for shielded cable or reinforced cable that will help further reduce EMF-output. When it comes to your ethernet cables, opt for a reinforced or shielded cable that will help further reduce EMF-output.

You may want an ethernet cable for each device you plan to connect, or you could share one cable between multiple devices if they won’t be in use at the same time. One great option is from Zoison— a ten-foot shielded cable that retails for around  $12 dollars.

A Benchmark Before you Start

The first thing you’ll need to do is take a reading in each room of your home with an EMF meter and write down your results. EMF Meters measures the level of EMF radiation present in the atmosphere.  Our favorite is the TriField TF2, which retails for $168. That price is a little higher than some of the other options on the market, but the TF2 is capable of detecting electric, magnetic, and RF frequencies— an important feature for tracking your home’s overall levels. This is your benchmark. Once you’ve shut off your WiFi and installed the wired internet connection, these numbers should be significantly reduced. Taking readings in your home helps make you aware of other producers of EMF radiation. This step is important because it allows you to see the progress you make.

Plug in and run cables

Once you have all the right equipment, it’s time to get started and tun off WiFi

First, plug in your modem and set it up per the instructions from your internet service provider. Once it has an internet connection, plug an ethernet cable into the ethernet port on the modem. Connect the other end to your ethernet switch.

Now that the ethernet switch is live and connected, you can run cables from the switch to each room that you want to have internet access. This may mean drilling through the floor or ceiling if you have multiple levels in your home. You could run the cable alongside carpet or tape it to the wall. If appearance is the primary concern, you could also run the cable behind the wall and simply install a port in each room.

Connect your devices

Once you’ve got the ethernet cables in each room that needs access, you can start to plug your devices in. This could include desktop computers, televisions, video game consoles, and anything else with an ethernet port. Your cell phone may be without internet, but a desktop computer (or even a laptop with a wired connection) is safer for surfing the web when it comes to EMF output.

Turn off WiFi

The final step of going wired is to turn off the WiFi on your modem and all WiFi-enabled devices. The actual steps of this vary depending on the device, so if you’re unsure you may need to consult the device’s owner’s manual.
A hardwired internet connection is superior to WiFi for a number of reasons, particularly if you want to reduce your home’s EMF level. While it does take some technical skill and effort, it’s a small price to pay for protecting your family from EMF radiation.

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