Wi-Fi Protected Setup (Wps) - D-Link DIR-816L User Manual

Section 3 - Configuration
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is a simplified method for securing your wireless network during the 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
as simple as pressing a button for the Push-Button Method or correctly entering the eight-digit code for the PIN Code Method.
The ease of use is beneficial, while the highest wireless security setting of WPA2 is automatically used.
Enable:
Enable the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) feature.
Note: if this option is unchecked, the WPS button on the side of
the router will be disabled.
WiFi Protected Displays the current WPS status.
Sutup:
Lock WPS-PIN
Locking the WPS-PIN Method prevents the settings from being
Setup: changed by any external registrar using its PIN. Devices can
still be added to the wireless network using the Wi-Fi Protected
Setup Push Button Configuration (WPS-PBC). It is still possible
to change wireless networks settings with Manual Wireless
Network Setup or Wireless Network Setup Wizard.
PIN: Displays the current PIN. A PIN is a unique number that can
be used to add the router to an existing network or to create
a new network.
Reset PIN to Click to restore the default PIN of the router.
Default:
Generate New Create a random number that is a valid PIN. This becomes the
PIN: router's PIN. You can then copy this PIN to the user interface
of the wireless client.
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