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No. If the power is off, then the network adapter cannot transmit. If no communication can be made with the wireless device, then no information can be obtained regarding its whereabouts.

Note that, in general, WiFi connections cannot be used determine the location of devices that they are connected with. With a 3G or GPRS ('mobile broadband') connection, such localisation is possible, but is technically extremely difficult for anyone but the user of the device in question.

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Yes, it is possible to know which router you are working off, so would give someone a good idea to your location.

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