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Section 3 - Configuration Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) System is a simplified method for securing your wireless network during the"Initial setup"as well as the "Add New Device" processes. The Wi-Fi Alliance (WFA) has certified it across different products as well as manufactures. The process is just as easy as pressing a button for the Push-Button Method or correctly entering the 8-digit code for the Pin Code Method. The time reduction in setup and ease of use are quite beneficial, while the highest wireless Security setting of WPA2 is automatically used. Enable: Enable the Wi-Fi Protected Setup feature. Note: if this option is unchecked, the WPS button on the side of the router will be disabled. WiFi Protected Displays the current WPS status. Setup: Lock Wireless Check the box to lock your wireless settings. Locking the Security Settings: wireless security settings will prevent the settings from being changed by the Wi-Fi Protected Setup feature of the router. Devices can still be added to the network using Wi-Fi Protected Setup. However, the settings of the network will not change once this option is checked. PIN Settings: A PIN is a unique number that can be used to add the router to an existing network or to create a new network. Only the Administrator ("admin"account) can change or reset the PIN. PIN: Shows the current PIN. Reset PIN to Click to restore the default PIN of the router. Default: Generate New PIN: Create a random number that is a valid PIN. This becomes the router's PIN. You can then copy this PIN to the user interface of the wireless client. D-Link DIR-865L User Manual 88

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D-Link DIR-865L User Manual
Section 3 - Configuration
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
Enable the Wi-Fi Protected Setup feature.
Note:
if this option is unchecked, the WPS button on the side of
the router will be disabled.
Displays the current WPS status.
Check the box to lock your wireless settings. Locking the
wireless security settings will prevent the settings from
being changed by the Wi-Fi Protected Setup feature of the
router. Devices can still be added to the network using Wi-Fi
Protected Setup. However, the settings of the network will
not change once this option is checked.
A PIN is a unique number that can be used to add the router
to an existing network or to create a new network. Only the
Administrator (“admin” account) can change or reset the PIN.
Shows the current PIN.
Click to restore the default PIN of the router.
Create a random number that is a valid PIN. This becomes the
router’s PIN. You can then copy this PIN to the user interface
of the wireless client.
Enable:
WiFi Protected
Setup:
Lock Wireless
Security Settings:
PIN Settings:
PIN:
Reset PIN to
Default:
Generate New PIN:
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) System is a simplified method for securing your wireless network during the “Initial setup” as well
as the “Add New Device” processes. The Wi-Fi Alliance (WFA) has certified it across different products as well as manufactures.
The process is just as easy as pressing a button for the Push-Button Method or correctly entering the 8-digit code for the Pin
Code Method. The time reduction in setup and ease of use are quite beneficial, while the highest wireless Security setting of
WPA2 is automatically used.