Section 3 - Configuration

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) System is a simplified method for securing your wireless network during initial setup as well as the “Add New Device” processes. The Wi-Fi Alliance (WFA) has certified it across different products as well as manufactures. The process is just as easy as pressing a button for the Push-Button Method, or correctly entering the 8-digit code for the Pin Code Method. The time reduction in setup and ease of use are quite beneficial, while the highest wireless security setting of WPA2 is automatically used.

Enable: Enable the Wi-Fi Protected Setup feature.

Note: If this option is unchecked, the WPS button on the side of the router will be disabled.

Lock WPS-PINLocking the wireless security settings prevents the settings Setup: from being changed by the Wi-Fi Protected Setup feature of the router. Devices can still be added to the network using Wi-Fi Protected Setup, however, the settings of the network

will not change once this option is checked.

PIN Settings: A PIN is a unique number that can be used to add the router to an existing network or to create a new network. The default PIN may be printed on the bottom of the router. For extra security, a new PIN can be generated. You can restore the default PIN at any time. Only the Administrator (“admin” account) can change or reset the PIN.

Current PIN: Shows the current PIN.

Reset PIN to

Default: Restore the default PIN of the router.

Generate New Create a random number that is a valid PIN. This becomes the router’s

PIN: PIN. You can then copy this PIN to the user interface of the registrar.

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