Wi-Fi protected setup
Wi-Fi protected setup
(also WPS)
Wi-Fi protected setup definition
Wi-Fi Protected Setup, or WPS, offers a quicker way to link devices to a wireless network. Instead of keying in a long password, you either press a button on your router and device or input a short PIN. Yet, this method can be less secure than traditional connections. As a precaution, some users prefer to disable WPS.
See also: WPA key
Examples of Wi-Fi protected setup
- Home office integration. When adding a wireless printer to a home office, WPS can offer a quick connection method. Yet manually entering Wi-Fi credentials remains an option.
- Guest connectivity. For those considering giving guests Wi-Fi access, pressing the WPS button on their device and the router is one of the methods.
- Smart home expansion. When introducing smart devices to a home, WPS might be used for network connection. However, a traditional setup process is also available.
- Boosted signal. If considering the addition of a Wi-Fi extender to improve signal strength, WPS could provide an initial connection point.
- Upgrading entertainment. When replacing older entertainment devices such as TVs and gaming consoles with newer models, WPS can connect them to the home network.