WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) lets you connect a device to your Wi-Fi by pressing a button on your router instead of typing a password. Handy, but there are a few things to know.

👍 The upside

It’s a quick way to connect devices without keyboards, such as some printers and Wi-Fi extenders.

👎 The downside

WPS has known security weaknesses, which is why many newer routers leave it off by default.

💡 Our advice

For most homes, simply typing in your Wi-Fi password is the safest choice. If you do use WPS, turn it on only when you need it, then switch it off again.

Not every router supports WPS, and where it does, the setting is in a different place on each model. If you’re not sure about yours, give us a call.

☎️ Need a hand? Talk to a real person

Our Canadian Technical Support Team has been helping customers since 1994, and we’re happy to walk you through it.

• Phone (toll-free): 1-866-798-0906
• Email: techsupport@lightspeed.ca
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