Wi-Fi Protected Setup (Wps) - D-Link DIR-505L 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 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.
Disable WPS-PIN Locking the WPS-PIN Method prevents the settings from
Method :
being 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 Setu Wizard.
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. 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
PIN:
the router's PIN. You can then copy this PIN to the user
interface of the wireless client.
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