What is a WPS connection
WPS, which stands for "Wi-Fi Protected Setup", is a network security standard for creating a wireless home network.
With the spread of wireless networks, the internet has become an indispensable part of our daily lives. However, although wireless networks provide ease of connection, it raises some security concerns.
If you have a supporting modem, you have wondered what the WPS button on the modem is. In this content, we will share the answers to questions such as what is WPS and how to use it.
WHAT IS WPS
Abbreviated for the term "Wi-Fi Protected Setup", WPS stands for protected wireless setup. This feature, which was first developed in 2006, allows more inexperienced internet users to use the internet safely over the wireless network.
With WPS, you can easily upgrade the security of the network without having to perform complex security steps for a more secure network connection.
You can enable wireless devices such as routers and printers to join the local network using the WPS button even without interface setups.
WHAT DOES THE WPS CONNECTION AND THE WPS KEY DO?
When setting up your wireless modem, you need to set a security password for yourself. To connect devices such as router, access point or range extender or wireless printer to a password-protected network, you must enter the interface of these devices and enter the network password and establish a connection.
However, the WPS feature is a very useful method to provide this connection more simply.
Thanks to the WPS button on your modem, you can connect wireless devices to your network without the need for a modem password. When you press the WPS button, this feature is activated and you can connect to the modem without a password from the device you want to connect.
In addition, if you are connecting with a device with its own WPS key, such as a router, printer or scanner, you can connect directly by pressing the WPS key on the modem and pressing the WPS key on the device.
Some modems may ask you for an 8-digit PIN code for the WPS connection. You can find out the PIN in question by looking at the back of the modem.
IS THE CONNECTION SAFE WITH WPS
Although WPS offers a simpler way to connect wirelessly to the modem, it may also have some vulnerabilities. For example, when you press the WPS button, someone outside can simultaneously connect to your modem via WPS.
Therefore, when you are finished using WPS, you may need to turn off the feature by pressing the WPS key.
Also, to avoid any vulnerabilities in your WPS-enabled modems, download and install the latest modem software.