Configuring Wi-Fi Protected Setup; Setting Up Wps Through The Pin Method - 2Wire HomePortal 3801HGV User Manual

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6. Click Save. This ensures that the advance wireless settings are saved.

Configuring Wi-Fi Protected Setup

Objective
To configure Wi-Fi protected setup (WPS).
This configuration simplifies the process of connecting any home device to the wireless network. As
an access point (AP), the gateway issues and revokes credentials to a network.
WPS supports both push button and PIN-based configuration methods. When WPS is enabled, the
gateway automatically detects the presence of a WPS-enabled client device. Both methods require
WPA or WPA2 security enabled and the predefined passphrase is provided to the WPS device.
Steps
1. Navigate to Settings > LAN > Wireless. The Wireless page appears.
2. In the Wi-Fi Protected Setup section, enable the WPS by selecting the Wi-Fi Protected
Setup check box.

Setting Up WPS through the PIN Method

To set up WPS through the PIN method:
1. Navigate to Settings > LAN > Wireless. The Wireless page appears.
2. In the Wi-Fi Protected Setup section, enable the WPS by selecting the Wi-Fi Protected
Setup check box.
3. Select PIN from the drop-down list.

Configuring Wi-Fi Protected Setup

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