Speedtouch 585 V6

[#1]

Thinking of buying one of these. can someone confirm the front button can be used to turn the WLAN on and off? Or should I just avoid this router like the plague?
TIA
PT

[#2]

I've actually got one of these but never tried pressing the button on the front 
I can't recommend this router enough, holds my line perfectly and had very few issues.

[#3]

I have been told that if you hold the button for a few secs in turns WLAN on and off. would like to know if its true if you get a minute.
TIA
PT

[#4]

I'll try tonight if nobody else tried this first.

[#5]

I think that's similar, if not the same model as I use. I can recommend it also, as it's been fine for me .. only router I've had which I've never had to reboot to regain a connection.
I've never used the front button either, but from a look at the manual it is a wireless client association button, rather than just a means to turn the wireless off. As I never use it, I don't know how it works, but the manual will explain more. You can download it from here.
Still I am pretty sure you could just disable it within the settings anyway, so don't let that put you off!

[#6]

Thanks, had read the manual previously but it is not clear whether you can get a temporary or permanent turn off of WLAN using the button. I would like permanent on/off facility. I know I can turn most routers off via their settings but I don't always have my PC on and its a pain to boot just to do it. The reason I would like it is that my WLAN interferes with a box I have for transmitting TV around the house, so I just want to turn it off on demand.
PT

[#7]

I forgot to check this last night

[#8]

Page 87 of the User Manual for the Thomson Speedtouch 585v6 (4.6.5 Access Point Settings) refers to the following configuration information:
    Under Configuration, the following fields are available:
    •  Interface Enabled:
    Indicates whether the wireless interface is enabled or disabled.
    •  ...
I have a Speedtouch 780, the manual for that says exactly the same and I am able to switch off the wireless network on that.  It is just a case of ticking or unticking a box to enable or disable the wireless network and this can be done on the following configuration page: Home > Home Network > Interfaces > WLAN: SpeedTouch123456

[#9]

Thanks but I want to be able to turn it on and off with a hardware switch.
PT

[#10]

After a few attempts it does appear to turn the wireless off, you have to hold it for around 15 seconds tho.

[#11]

Quote from: PJ

Switch the router itself off? Using the mains if necessary.

don't want to lose ADSL/LAN thanks!
PT

[#12]

Quote from: Chris

After a few attempts it does appear to turn the wireless off, you have to hold it for around 15 seconds tho.

Cheers Chris,
and it doesn't come back on again untill you hold it in for several seconds again?
PT

[#13]

Yup, hold it down for a similar amount of time to turn it back on.

[#14]

Thanks again chris
PT

[#15]

picked up a new one off fleabay for £25 delivered. didn't think I could go wrong!
PT