Your home network might be at risk—right this minute. At least, if you have a router with the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) logo and button on it, it's a security issue waiting to happen. This ...

Using WPS, the user can enable strong encryption for the wireless network simply by pushing a button on the router and then entering the PIN in a network setup wizard designed to interact with the ...

WPS allows devices to connect to a network by either pressing a button on the router and the device or by entering an 8-digit PIN. However, this convenience comes at a cost.

Wi-Fi protected setups are a security nightmare in routers. Here are seven new mesh router systems (Eero, Google Wifi, Netgear Orbi, Linksys Velop, Plume, Luma, Ubiquiti AmpliFi) and how they ...

Press and hold the WPS button on your Belkin router to enable Wi-Fi Protected Setup, which will allow compatible wireless devices to connect without entering a password.

The push-button login feature on your router, called WPS, is definitely convenient, but it's not as secure as a strong password. Let us explain why.

Simply hold down the WPS button located on the front of the router for 10 seconds to reboot it. Once it restarts and reconnects to Verizon’s network, it should grab and install the firmware.

Turning off WPS is a quick way to boost Wi-Fi security Credit: Getty You may see a WPS button on your router. Pressing it lets the router discover new devices and then the gadget in question can ...

Connecting your printer to WiFi has never been simpler, thanks to built-in features like WPS and manufacturer-specific apps. Whether you're using a wireless router or need to connect via WiFi Direct, ...

WPS works by pushing a button on both the wireless adapter and the wireless router. The two devices then automatically create a secured connection between each other.