In this video, I discuss the WPS feature that comes with most routers. I also provide a real-time example of how WPS works.
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0:00 Introduction
0:30 What is WPS?
2:13 How WPS works
3:51 An example of how WPS works
10:19 The benefits of using WPS
11:19 The catch with Apple devices
11:46 Summary and conclusion
What is WPS and how does it work?
WPS stands for WiFi Protected Setup. WPS is a feature that was developed to make it easier for users to connect devices to their WiFi networks in their homes.
If WPS is enabled and activated, a router will broadcast a message to the surrounding area to see if there are devices that want to connect to its WiFi networks. If a device responds to this message with a request to connect to the router’s WiFi network, the router will allow the device to establish a connection with the WiFi network without having to provide a password.
This all happens in a matter of seconds, and it can be a very convenient feature for adding smart devices (e.g. smart TVs) to a WiFi network, or during the initial setup of the WiFi network.
Conclusion
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