Wps - TP-Link Archer C5 User Manual

SSID (to be bridged) - The SSID of the AP your router is going to connect to as a client.
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You can also use the search function to select the SSID to join.
MAC Address (to be bridged) - The MAC address (BSSID) of the AP your router is
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going to connect to as a client. You can also use the Survey function to select the MAC
address (BSSID) to join.
Survey - Click this button, you can search the APs that run in all channels.
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Key type - This option should be chosen according to the AP's security configuration. It
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is recommended that the security type is the same as your AP's security type
WEP Index - This option should be chosen if the key type is WEP. It indicates the index
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of the WEP key.
Auth Type - This option should be chosen if the key type is WEP. It indicates the
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authorization type of the Root AP.
Password - If the AP your router is going to connect needs password, you need to fill
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the password in this blank.
5.5.2

WPS

Choose menu "Advanced→Wireless 5GHz→WPS", you can see the screen as shown in Figure
5-28. This section will guide you to add a new wireless device to an existing network quickly by
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) function.
WPS Status - Enable or disable the WPS function here.
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Current PIN - The current value of the router's PIN is displayed here. The default PIN of the
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router can be found in the label or User Guide.
Restore PIN - Restore the PIN of the router to its default.
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Gen New PIN - Click this button, and then you can get a new random value for the router's
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PIN. You can ensure the network security by generating a new PIN.
Add Device - You can add a new device to the existing network manually by clicking this
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button.
Archer C5 AC1200 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router
Figure 5-28 WPS
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