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D-Link DIR-836L 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.
Locking the wireless security settings prevents 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. The
default PIN may be printed on the bottom of the router.
For extra security, a new PIN can be generated. You can
restore the default PIN at any time. Only the Administrator
(“admin” account) can change or reset the PIN.
Shows the current PIN.
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 registrar.
Enable:
Lock WPS-PIN
Setup:
PIN Settings:
Current 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.
