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WPS stands for Wi-Fi Protected Setup.

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Test Matrix

The following routers have been tested for WPS compatibility:

Manufacturer Model Firmware Soft Button Hard Button PIN WPS
sign
WPS
indicator
Who Notes
D-Link DIR-655 Passed Dean Button is on the side!
D-Link DIR-655 Passed Passed KDF Enter pin on web form that shows on fab4, Choose Auto->PBC on router page
D-Link DIR-855 1.12US, 1.20US Passed Passed MrC Enter pin on web form that shows on fab4, Choose Auto->PBC on router page.
Linksys WRT-54G2v1 Passed Dean
Linksys WRT160Nv2 Passed Passed Passed KDF Use pin given by fab4. For PBC use hard button after starting fab4 pbc. May need to enable WPS via web interface first.
D-Link DIR-300 1.03 Passed Passed Passed Yes Yes Felix Hard button on the side - hard to find and WPS needs to be enabled first either via install CD or web-interface
Level One WBR-6001 R1.97g6-R86
_20071204_1
Passed Passed Passed No No Felix Hard button is labeled 'WPS' instead of double arrow sign, Wireless LED seems to change the blink pattern, but not really obvious
Linksys WRT54G2 v1 1.0.01 build 003 Passed Passed Passed Yes Yes Felix
Netgear WGR614v8 V1.1.11_6.0.36 Passed n/a Passed n/a n/a Felix Missing hard button and missing sign - user might not even know it's WPS capable
Netgear WNR3500 v1 V1.0.22_6.0.22NA Passed Passed Passed No Yes Felix Need to press hard button until the LED lights up (about 3 seconds), Hard button has proprietary sign (a lock) and is labeled 'WPS'
Edimax EW-7416APn (Rev A) 1.16 Passed Passed Passed Funkstar WPS button shared with reset button on rear of unit. WPS can be enabled/disabled in web interface.
Belkin F5D8236-4v1 1.00.01 Passed Passed FredFredrickson Didn't know there was a hardware WPS button- will check and update here.

Notes

PIN and push button configuration method (PBC)

PIN configuration method

The client generates a 8-digit PIN (or has a fixed one printed on a label) which is entered into the router (acting as a registrar) to start the configuration process. This method is more secure because only the client with that particular PIN is allowed to connect to the router during the 2 minutes walk time the router is listening to new clients.

PBC configuration method

A button is pressed on the client and the router to start the configuration process. This method is less secure because any client can connect to the router during the 2 minutes walk time the router is listening to new clients. But it is the more convenient method.

Wi-Fi Certification

For certification the PIN method is *mandatory* on all devices (clients and registrars) whereas push button method is optional according to this document WFA Wi-Fi Protected Setup FAQ.pdf from wi-fi.org.

What is the PIN printed on the routers label for?

Some routers have a 8-digit PIN printed on a label attached to the bottom of the router. This can be used in connection with MS Vista using Windows Connect Now where the router (acting as a client) gets configured from a external registrar (Windows in this case).