Wi-Fi Protected Setup is designed to ease the task of setting up and configuring
security on wireless local area networks.
Wi-Fi Protected Setup enables typical users who possess little understanding of
traditional Wi-Fi configuration and security settings to automatically configure new
wireless networks, add new devices and enable security. It makes wireless security
features easier to configure.
1. PIN Method, in which a PIN code has to be read from either a sticker on the
new wireless client or router
AP PIN Code: This field shows the router‟s PIN code.Or you can click Regene-
rate button to have a new code displayed in the field. You can read this number
and fill-in to client PIN mode. Router and client can be connected automatically.
Input Client PIN Code: Enter in a PIN code obtained from the Wireless Client
or Utility, then the client and router can be connected automatically after pushing
the „OK‟ button.
2. Push Button Method, in which the user simply has to push a button, either
an actual or virtual one, on both the Router and the new wireless client
device.
Push the router‟s WPS button first, then push client‟s WPS button (either an
actual or virtual one) within 2 minutes. Both router and client will be
connected automatically.
