What happens when i press the wps button on my router?

WPS simply enables you to connect devices to a Wi-Fi network without having to enter a password. For every new device, you have to enter your passphrase in order to connect it to your router. Now, this can get a bit inconvenient, especially if you use a long passphrase like I do. Your router uses it to generate an encryption key to encrypt your network traffic, so that nobody can eavesdrop on it and steal your online banking details for example. It is this passphrase that prevents unauthorized access to your Wi-Fi network. You then provide this passphrase to each and every device that wishes to connect to your network. You either use the default passphrase that comes with your router (often written on a sticker attached to the side of your router), or you come up with your own passphrase for your router (recommended). Most home routers encrypt their communication using WPA2-Personal or WPA2-PSK as it is also known. So what problem does WPS solve? Let me explain. So if your router supports WPA or WPA2, then you can take advantage, but it doesn’t work with older protocols such as WEP which can be compromised very easily with freely available tools. It is worth noting here that WPS only works with the latest wireless security protocols. WPS is a network security standard designed to create a secure Wireless home network and allows users to connect their Wi-Fi enabled devices to their home routers quickly and easily. WPS stands for Wi-Fi protected setup and was formerly known as Wi-Fi Simple Config. So let’s get started then shall we? Let’s start with a definition:

Not only am I going to explain what WPS is and how it works, I’m also going to look into the security of WPS and whether or not you should be using it.

Well if you want to know what I’m talking about and often wondered what WPS stands for and how that little button on your wireless printer works, then look no further, this article is designed for you. If you’ve ever set up a wireless printer and connected it to your Wi-Fi network without having to enter a password or connected a set top box to your router then you’ve probably encountered WPS. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Disclosure: Bonkers About Tech is supported by its readers.

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