Close-Up of a WPS button in the center of a white router - Kenneth Cheung/Getty Images A WPS button refers to the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on a router or Wi-Fi extender. On your router, you'll see ...

Both UPnP and WPS features on your router are similar in the sense that they let you automate network setup. While WPS simplifies adding a device to a Wi-Fi network without needing to type the ...

If you've ever setup a modern Wi-Fi router, you've likely come across the WPS button found on most models, but what is that button's actual purpose?

Your router is the gateway for all wireless communication within your home, so you should avoid anything that could increase ...