What Is The Wps Button On My Router?

What Is the Wps Button on My Router?

The term WPS signifies Wi-Fi Protected Setup. It is a way of clarifying the connections between home network devices. Like between a router and a repeater With Wi-Fi, the secure configuration Wi-Fi key is transferred automatically, you do not need to enter it manually.

WPS can apply by the manufacturers using various ways, for example by push button configuration or by entering the PIN, the WPS key.

Location:

Depending upon the devices where the WPS button is located for example, on the router or extender, the WPS button is labeled as WIFI or displays a WIFI icon. Older devices do not have a WPS button.

• If you want to establish a connection between devices, press the button on the device you want to connect to and on the router. Devices automatically connect by recognizing.
• If you want to establish a connection between devices, press the button on the device you want to connect to and on the router. Its location depends on the types of devices you used.
• By pressing the button, it connects the device to your router with the help of WIFI.
• The button is highlighted with letters such as WPS or with two arrows to form a circle.

Benefits:

The benefits of using WPS for connections are followed,

• Easy:

There is no need for technical skills. All you need to press the button on both devices the client device and the router.

• Fast:

It is very quick to operate when using the WPS button on both devices.

• Supports:

Almost all the networking devices and routers support the WPS. Operating systems like Androids, windows, and Linux use WPS for quick network communications.

 Disadvantages:

The cons of using WPS ate the following,

• Unsecure:

It is easily attacked by hackers. It provides access to the attackers to gain your Wi-Fi network and also disable WPS.

• Anyone can use:

If someone has access to your router physically it immediately connects to your network without your permission.

• WPS is not supported by Apple:

If you are an Apple user like iPhone, Mac, and iPad, you not being able to connect to Wi-Fi. Because Apple already decided that WPS is not secure and it does not provide support in any of its products.