Chapter 5 Tutorials
WAP6906 User’s Guide
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5.3.1 Push Button Configuration (PBC)
The WPS button, see
, can also be used for PBC configurations.
1
Make sure that your WAP6906 is turned on and that it is within range of the wireless client.
2
Go to your phone settings and turn on WiFi. Open the WiFi networks list and tap
WPS Push Button
or the
WPS icon (
).
3
Log into WAP6906’s Web Configurator. Make sure WPS is enabled in the
Configuration > Networking
>
Wireless Network 2.4G
or
Wireless Network 5G
>
WPS
screen.
4
Navigate to
Configuration > Networking
>
Wireless Network 2.4G
or
Wireless Network 5G
>
WPS
and
press the
Push Button
.
Note: Your WAP6906 has a WPS button located on its panel, as well as a WPS button in its
configuration utility. Both buttons have exactly the same function; you can use one or
the other.
Note: It doesn’t matter which button is pressed first. You must press the second button within
two minutes of pressing the first one.
The WAP6906 sends the proper configuration settings to the wireless client. This may take up to two
minutes. Then the wireless client is able to communicate with the WAP6906 securely.
The following figure shows you how to set up wireless network and security by pressing a button on both
WAP6906 and wireless client (the Android smartphone in this example).
