Wps; Introduction Of Wps - Modecom MC-421 User Manual

WPS

This page allows you to change the setting for WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup). Using this feature could let your wire-
less client automatically syncronize its setting and connect to the Access Point in a minute without any hassle. To
access the Wireless Network WPS page:
From the left-hand Wireless menu, click on WPS. The following page is displayed:
Field
Disable WPS
WPS Status
Self-PIN Number
Push Button Configuration
Field
Apply Changes
Reset
Client PIN Number

Introduction of WPS

Although home Wi-Fi networks have become more and more popular, users still have trouble with the initial set up
of network. This obstacle forces users to use the open security and increases the risk of eavesdropping. Therefore,
WPS is designed to ease set up of security-enabled Wi-Fi networks and subsequently network management (Wi-Fi
Protected Setup Specification 1.0h.pdf, p. 8).
The largest difference between WPS-enabled devices and legacy devices is that users do not need the knowledge abo-
ut SSID, channel and security settings, but they could still surf in a security-enabled Wi-Fi network. For examples, in the
initial network set up, if users want to use the PIN configuration, the only thing they need to do is entering the device
Description
Checking this box and clicking "Apply Changes" will disable Wi-Fi Protected
Setup. WPS is turned on by default.
When AP's settings are factory default (out of box), it is set to open securi-
ty and un-configured state. It will be displayed by "WPS Status". If it already
shows "Configured", some registrars such as Vista WCN will not configure AP.
Users will need to go to the "Save/Reload Settings" page and click "Reset" to
reload factory default settings.
"Self-PIN Number" is AP's PIN. Whenever users want to change AP's PIN, they
could click "Regenerate PIN" and then click " Apply Changes". Moreover, if
users want to make their own PIN, they could enter four digit PIN without
checksum and then click " Apply Changes". However, this would not be re-
commended since the registrar side needs to be supported with four digit
PIN.
Clicking this button will invoke the PBC method of WPS. It is only used when
AP acts as a registrar.
Description
Whenever users want to enable/disable WPS or change AP's PIN, they need to
apply this button to commit changes.
It restores the original values of "Self-PIN Number" and "Client PIN Number".
It is only used when users want their station to join AP's network. The length
of PIN is limited to four or eight numeric digits. If users enter eight digit PIN
with checksum error, there will be a warning message popping up.
If users insist on this PIN, AP will take it.
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