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SBR-AC1200P: WPS PBC Setup

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Question
How do I enable WPS PBC on my SBR-AC1200P?
Answer
The WPS (Wireless Protected Setup) feature allows wireless clients and the SBR-AC1200P to establish a wireless connection with a push of a button or by exchanging a pin code.  WPS and WPA-PSK (Wireless Protected Access) wireless encryption are enabled by default in the SBR-AC1200P.  WPS automatically generates a new strong WPA key for the Gateway and any WPS client devices on the wireless network.  The SBR-AC1200P supports two types of WPS: PIN Entry and PBC (Push Button Connection).  This document provides information on both:

Requirements

  • Wireless client must support WPS.
  • The client's WPS must support hardware or software Push-button.

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.  WEP wireless encryption is no longer available on firmware version 1.0.5-B05 and later. 


 
Enable WPS PBC
  1. Launch a web browser, such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, or Safari. Enter http://192.168.0.1 into the address box, and press the Enter key.  The Login page will appear.
     
  2. On the Login page, enter admin in the Username field.
     
  3. Enter password in the Password field.
     
  4. Click the Login button.  The Home page will appear.

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  5. On the Home page, click on Manage Wi-Fi Network.  The Wireless - Primary Network Settings page will appear.

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  6. On the Wireless - Primary Network Settings page, select the WPS Enabled option.
     
  7. Click the Apply button.

    NOTE: The settings will take effect immediately.  Restarting the gateway is not required.

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Establish WPS Push-button Connection
  1. Push and hold down the WPS Pairing Button on the back panel of the SBR-AC1200P for up to 5 seconds to begin exchange.

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  2. Push the wireless client's WPS Push-button (PBC).

    NOTE: The exchange may last up to two minutes.

     
  3. Check the status on the wireless client WiFi utility to verify the connection.

    NOTE: Repeat steps 1 - 2 if the WPS connection was unsuccessful.

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