Wps - TP-Link Archer C7 User Manual

Auth Type - This option should be chosen if the key type is WEP(ASCII) or
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WEP(HEX).It indicates the 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.
4.7.2

WPS

Choose menu "Wireless 5GHz → WPS", you can the screen as shown in Figure 4-33. 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.
If the wireless adapter supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), you can establish a wireless
connection between wireless adapter and router using either Push Button Configuration (PBC)
method or PIN method.
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Note:
To build a successful connection by WPS, you should also do the corresponding configuration of
the new device for WPS function meanwhile.
I. Use the Wi-Fi Protected Setup Button
Use this method if your client device has a Wi-Fi Protected Setup button.
Step 1: Press the WPS/Reset button on the back panel of the router, as shown in Figure 4-34.
You can also keep the default WPS status as Enabled and click the Add device button in
Archer C7 AC1750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router
Figure 4-33 WPS
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