WPS - what is it?
WPS stands for "Wi-Fi Protected Setup". The establishment of a Wi-Fi network to be safer and easier. Does anyone know the password for your Wi-Fi access, he can use your Internet, to be also in your four walls. Your Router uses WPS, this is no longer possible.
- WPS is used in most cases for the establishment of Wireless Connections between a Router and a Computer. Rare for Connections between the Router and music systems or other Wi-Fi-enabled devices.
- Also helpful is the WPS procedure with the provisioning of devices without a Display. A Wi-Fi Repeater, the fields, the Wi-Fi Signal from the Router and amplifies, must be connected to the device with the Router. Entering a password without a Display is not possible here, WPS is required.
- Example: you have bought a new Laptop and want to connect for the first Time with the Router to access the Internet. Instead of a password your Router using the WPS method. You want to connect the PC to the Router, you receive the prompt to press a certain button on the Router (usually with WPS marked) within two minutes. In some devices, both the Press of the button, as well as the input of the password is required.
In the next article, we will show you how to get the IP address from the Router to find out.
