2nd generation time capsule: how to limit access to wireless network at night?

I am using a 2nd generation time capsule and need to limit access to my wireless network at night, is there a setting to do this?  I don't want to physically have to shut down my time capsule/router every night but I need a way to turn off the wireless network at night or during specific hours.  Also open to suggestions on how to accomplish this if Time Capsule does not allow it.    This question is for a 2nd generation 500GB, Model A1302 Time Capsule.  Thank you.

Unless you physically attach an electronic timer to the Time Capsule, there is no way to tell the Time Capsule when to turn on and off.
Using the Timed Access settings in AirPort Utility, it is possible to define the hours each day that wireless devices will be allowed to  connect to the network.
For example, you might set the Time Capsule to not allow wireless access between Midnight and 8 AM each day. Devices would be able to connect at other times.
But, Timed Access will not physically power the Time Capsule "on" and "off".

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