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It is always broadcasting just like the radio, the wireless receiver in your computer or laptop does not send out a signal, that's why you can buy wireless network finders that all you do is click a button to see if there is wireless.

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Q: Does a wireless router broadcast and transmit radio waves when no computers are connected or does a router wait for a signal from the computers wireless adaptor?
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