SBR-AC1750: WPS PBC Setup

WPS, PBC, Push-button

How do I enable WPS PBC on my SBR-AC1750?

The WPS (Wireless Protected Setup) feature allows wireless clients and the SBR-AC1750 to establish a wireless connection with a push of a button or by exchanging pin code.  WPS and WPA-PSK (Wireless Protected Access) wireless encryption are enabled by default in the SBR-AC1750 for both the 2.4 and 5 GHz channel.  WPS automatically generates a new strong WPA key for the router and any WPS client devices on the wireless network.  The SBR-AC1750 supports two types of WPS: PIN Entry and PBC (Push Button Connection).  This document provides information on:

• Enabling WPS PBC in the SBR-AC1750
• Establishing WPS PBC connection
• Verifying WPS connection

NOTE 1: By default, WPS will only connect a wireless client to the 2.4 GHz wireless network, which is sufficient for most setups.

NOTE 2: The wireless clients must meet the following requirements for a WPS connection.

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 WPA-PSK.
 

Enabling WPS PBC in the SBR-AC1750

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 appears.
   
   NOTE: By default the LAN IP address is 192.168.0.1.  If the default address has been changed, enter the custom address in the address box.
   
   
    
2. On the Login page:
   a.   Enter password in the Password field.
   b.   Click the Login button.  The Home page appears.
   
   
    
3. Move the mouse-cursor over the Basic tab and select the WPS Settings sub-link.  The Basic -WPS Settings page appears.
4. On the Basic -WPS Settings page:
   a.  Select the desired 2.4GHz or 5GHz channel.
   b.  Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Enable - Check mark the box.
   c.  Click the Apply button.
   
   

Establishing WPS Push-button Connection

1. Push and hold down the Pairing Button on the back panel of the SBR-AC1750 for 10 seconds to begin exchange.
   
   NOTE: The WPS LED on the front panel will flash Green color.
    
2. Push the wireless client's WPS Push-button (PBC).
   
   NOTE: The exchange may last up to two minutes.
    

Verifying WPS Push-button Connection

1. Check the status on the wireless client WiFi utility.