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Access Control Issue
We have used an access control list with no issues for about 2 years. This morning we started having connection issues and I had to reset the router. I put all the devices back in the Access Cont...
Hello Ngearuser
Are you using WPS for anything?
DarrenM
Darren, Thanks for helping.
Not sure I understand your question. In terms of security, yes we have customized our own SSID and changed the device to our own password. We also like the added extra protection of only allowing certain devices to connect. This is for security and also gives us some parental control of when our child can access wireless.
I don't see anything marked as WPS in the genie. We do use WPA2-PSK [AES]."Wifi Protected Setup" says "Configured.
I'll wait for your response. Thanks!
Update. Found a WPS section...
WPS Settings
Gateway's PIN: ######## (Hidden for security)
Disable Gateway's PIN (Unchecked)
Keep Existing Wireless Settings (Checked)Don't know if that's what you needed.
Hello NGearUser
It does not sound like you use WPS so its ok to disable it. WPS is used to connect devices to the router by clicking a button on the router and then on the device it will pair them together just the same as searching for the SSID and entering a password.
DarrenM
Darren,
How does one disable WPS on N450?
Thanks.