SBG6400 (v1.3.x): WPS Pin Entry Setup

The WPS (Wireless Protected Setup) feature allows wireless clients and the SBG6400 to establish a wireless connection with a push of a button or by exchanging pin code.  WPS and WPA2-PSK (Wireless Protected Access) wireless encryption are enabled by default in the SBG6400.  WPS automatically generates a new strong WPA key for the Gateway and any WPS client devices on wireless network.  

The SBG6400 supports two types of WPS: PIN Entry and PBC (Push Button Connection).  There are two methods to establish connection using WPS PIN Entry:

• Adding the SBG6400's generated WPS PIN into the WPS client  
• Adding a WPS client's pin into the SBG6400

This document describes using one of two methods to establish a connection using WPS PIN Entry.

Requirements

• Wireless client must support WPS
• The client's WPS must support hardware or software Pin Entry
  
  NOTE 1: Not all client wireless devices support WPS.  Please refer to the wireless client's documentation.
  
  NOTE 2: Older, non-WPS clients can still be added to the network by configuring them with WEP or WPA-PSK.

Adding the SBG6400's Generated WPS PIN into the WPS Client

1. Launch a Firefox or Safari browser.  Enter http://192.168.0.1 into the address box, and press the Enter key.  
   
   NOTE: A browser message on Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Opera, may appear when accessing the Web Manager.  The message includes 192.168.01 uses an unsupported protocol and ERR_SSL_VERSION_OR_CIPHER_MISMATCH.  The Web Manager uses an earlier version of the TLS protocol and does not match the version allowed by the web browser.  Safari browsers on Apple PC and mobile devices are not impacted.  The workaround to access the Web Manager with a PC is to use the Firefox browser and set the TLS version to 1.  For workaround instructions refer to article # 19435 - 192.168.0.1 uses an unsupported protocol. 
    
2. A security or private risk alert may appear on the web browser advising users to proceed with caution when accessing the Web Manager.  There is no risk in proceeding to the Web Manager.  For instructions to bypass the alert screen, refer to article # 18181 - Alert Message for Web Manager Access.
    
3. On the Login page, enter admin or a customized username in the Username field.
    
4. Enter password or a customized password in the Password field.
   
   NOTE: On later versions of the SBG6400, the Wi-Fi Security Key is used as the default admin password printed on the bottom white label.  For assistance with Web Manager Access, refer to article # 18730 – SBG6400: Web Manager Access.
   
   
    
5. Click the Login button.  The Home page will appear.
   
   
    
6. Move the mouse-cursor over Wireless on the top menu, and click the Primary - Network Setting link from the drop-down submenu.  The Wireless - Primary Network Settings page will appear.
   
   
    
7. On the Wireless - Primary Network Settings page:
   a.   Locate the Gateway PIN Method: or press the Generate PIN button for a new pin.
   
   NOTE: The new pin takes effect immediately after pressing the button.
   
   b.   Configure by External Registrar - Leave at default setting Allow for the client to enter the correct PIN to access the Wireless Access Point.
   
   WARNING - Selecting (DENY) is not recommend because it is known to be susceptible to brute force attack.
   
   c.   Enter the pin into the WPS client.
   
   NOTE: Refer to WPS client's manufacturer manual for instructions.
   
   

Adding a WPS Client's Pin into the SBG6400

1. Locate the WPS pin from the WPS client software.
   
   NOTE: Refer to WPS client's manufacturer manual on how to locate the client's PIN.
    
2. Under the Automatic Security Configuration section:
   a.   Configure by External Registrar - Leave at default setting Allow for the client to enter the correct PIN to access the Wireless Access Point.
   
   WARNING - Selecting (DENY) is not recommend because it is known to be susceptible to brute force attack.
   
   b.   Enter in the WPS Client's pin in the Client PIN Method field.
   c.   Click the Add button.
3. Configure the WPS client to exchange the pin.
   
   NOTE: Refer to the WPS client's manufacturer manual on how to exchange the pin.