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Chapter 4  4. 2. WPS WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) feature can help you to quickly and securely connect to a network. WPS functions differently in different operation modes. In Access Point and Multi-SSID modes, the WPS feature can be used only when the network security is set to None or WPA2-PSK/AES. In Repeater/Bridge and Client modes, this device can use WPS (Push button method) to connect to Host network while local wireless networks do not support the WPS feature. This section will guide you to add a new wireless device to an existing network quickly by the WPS feature. There are two ways to use this feature: by push button method and by PIN (Personal Identification Number). The PIN method can only be applied in Access Point and Multi-SSID modes. Push Button Method Follow the steps below to use WPS by push button method. 1. Press the WPS button on the real panel of the AP device. The WPS LED will blink slowly, which shows the function has been triggered and the device is trying to connect or to be conected. This process may take up to 2 minutes. 2. Press the WPS button of the device you want to connect to in 2 minutes. Note: The order to press the WPS button of the AP device and the device to be connected can be in reverse. 3. If the AP device's WPS LED is solid on, it shows the WPS connection is successful. If the AP device's WPS LED blinks quickly, it shows the WPS connection is failed. Please perform the steps again. Note: 1. If the WPS connection is successful, after about 5 minutes, the WPS LED will turn off. 2. If the connection still fails, contact the technical support. 16

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Chapter 4
4. 2.
WPS
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) feature can help you to quickly and securely connect to
a network. WPS functions differently in different operation modes. In Access Point and
Multi-SSID modes, the WPS feature can be used only when the network security is set
to None or WPA2-PSK/AES. In Repeater/Bridge and Client modes, this device can use
WPS (Push button method) to connect to Host network while local wireless networks
do not support the WPS feature.
This section will guide you to add a new wireless device to an existing network quickly
by the WPS feature. There are two ways to use this feature: by push button method and
by PIN (Personal Identification Number). The PIN method can only be applied in Access
Point and Multi-SSID modes.
Push Button Method
Follow the steps below to use WPS by push button method.
1. Press the WPS button on the real panel of the AP device. The WPS LED will blink slowly,
which shows the function has been triggered and the device is trying to connect or
to be conected. This process may take up to 2 minutes.
2. Press the WPS button of the device you want to connect to in 2 minutes.
Note:
The order to press the WPS button of the AP device and the device to be connected can be in reverse.
3. If the AP device’s WPS LED is solid on, it shows the WPS connection is successful. If
the AP device’s WPS LED blinks quickly, it shows the WPS connection is failed. Please
perform the steps again.
Note:
1.
If the WPS connection is successful, after about 5 minutes, the WPS LED will turn off.
2. If the connection still fails, contact the technical support.