ArkOS

[SGPork]

I have only one issue with ArkOS. It does not have the option to switch off WiFi. My WiFi is always on despite not connected to a network on my RG351P.

A future update of ArkOS with an option to switch on/off WiFi would be highly appreciated.

[superxor]

@christianhaitian sudo nmcli radio wiki off, would be simple solution to put into the options menu

[SGPork]

Is the enhancement possible? Any estimated timeline for this option to be updated in ArkOS?

[christianhaitian]

Is this a request because you have a rare unit with an internal wifi chip? If not, why not simply unplug the wireless dongle when not in use?

[SGPork]

This is definitely a request. My WiFi is built-in, there is no dongle to unplug. The stock OS Emuelec has an option to switch on and off WiFi but ArkOS doesn’t.

If the WiFi is always on, it causes 2 issues:

1. The buzzing sound in the speaker due to the WiFi interference
2. It is draining my RG351P battery unnecessarily when I am not even using the WiFi function

So an update on ArkOS to switch on and off the WiFi is very highly appreciated.

[christianhaitian]

This has been accommodated with today's update. The ability to disable and enable wifi will be available under the Options/Advanced section after completing an update in the Options section.

[SGPork]

Thanks! You are the best!