When not in use should wifi be switched off?

When wifi is not in use should it be switched off for enhanced security?

You could turn off the wireless if you really are concerned that someone may be trying to crack your network. But, if that were the case, you would want to be changing the wireless network password on a regular basis.
The possible downside to turning off the WiFi on the AirPort Extreme is that it is not nearly as easy to turn it back on.
Here is what you have to do:
1)    Open AirPort Utility
2)    Click on the AirPort Extreme
3)    Click Edit
4)    Click the Wireless tab at the top of the next page
5)    Change the setting for Network Mode to Create a wireless network
6)    Edit the name of the wireless network
7)    Set the Wireless Security to WPA2 Personal
8)    Enter the wireless network password
9)    Verify the wireless network password
10)  Click Update
11)  Wait a minute for the AirPort to restart
Quite tedious for most folks, but it is your call.

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