Wps - CNET CWR-935M User Manual

6.2.6 WPS

Wi-Fi Protected Setup, it can simplify the procedures of wireless encryption between CWR-935M and
wireless network card. If the wireless network card also supports WPS function, users can activate
WPS auto-encryption to speed up the procedures.
WPS supports 2 models: PIN (Personal Information Number) and PBC (Push Button Configuration).
These models are approved by the Wi-Fi Alliance.
PIN model, in which a PIN has to be taken either from a sticker label or from the web interface of the
WPS device. This PIN will then be entered in the AP or client WPS device to connect.
PBC model, in which the user simply has to push a button, either an actual or a virtual one, on both
WPS devices to connect.
*The following figure is the display of the front of CWR-935M
When users select a specific model on wireless base station, the clients can connect to the base by
selecting the same model.
The connection procedures of PIN and PBC are almost the same. The small difference between
those two is:
Users input the PIN of wireless card in the base station first; it will limit the range of the clients. It is
faster to establish a connection on PIN model.
On PBC model, users push the WPS button to activate the function, and then the wireless client must
push the WPS button in 2 mines to enter the network. The client will search to see if there is any
wireless base station which supports WPS is activating. If the client finds a matching base, the
connection will be established. The speed of establishing a connection is slower than the PIN model
because of this extra step.
On the other hand, users need to input the information of the wireless card into the register interface.
It might lead to the failure of connection, if users make mistakes on inputting. On PBC model, users
only need to click the WPS button on both sides to make a connection. It is easier to operate.
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