Although in our homes we always try to hide it so that it is not seen, the WiFi router is one of the most important elements of the home, since without it we would not have an internet connection and today this is crucial to practically carry out any activity or procedure.
And apart from hiding it, and despite the fact that we use it every day, the WiFi router is a great unknown to us, since even if they install it the first time we don’t usually worry about it anymore unless something happens to him.
In fact, the vast majority of Spaniards make a mistake with their routers, which greatly facilitates the malicious work of cybercriminals, and in this article we tell you how to solve it. But today we focus on another aspect, which is also very unknown, but in this case It not only affects our security, but also our comfort when using WiFi.
As we said, the vast majority of users are unaware of the functions that a WiFi router has, such as, for example, the different lights it emits each have a different functionality, as do the different buttons that this device has.
Between the router’s power button and the reset button there is a third one that corresponds to the WiFi Protected Setup better known as WPSand which would be translated as WiFi Protector Configurator.
Why WPS is important in WiFi
The WPS button has the functionality simplify the process of connecting devices to your WiFi network. Put yourself in the situation that you have bought a new Smart TV or printer that can connect to the internet, but these devices They have the disadvantage that entering the password is a slow process because they do not have a keyboard as such.
Well, instead of entering a long password, what you can do is Press the WPS button for a few seconds and also activate this function on the device that you want to connect. AND Automatically, the device will connect to your WiFi without any effort or complications when entering the password.
Depending on the model of your router, the button may be on the front, back or side and is usually labeled “WPS“but remember that When you are not going to use it it is better to have it deactivated to prevent external or unauthorized people from connecting to your WiFi.
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