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Ake0001
Jan 07, 2025Aspirant
Disable the WSP feature for the R7800 — Nighthawk X4S AC2600 router
How do I disable the WSP feature for the R7800 — Nighthawk X4S AC2600 router? I have a new car and I want to connect it to my wifi net. The car's manual states: "It is not possible to connec...
FURRYe38
Jan 07, 2025Guru - Experienced User
Might look under Advanced tab/Advanced/Wireless settings on the routers web page for any WPS options.
Generally, if WPS is enabled, devices won't see or use it unless you actively try to connect using it and press the WPS button on the router. Generally if you direct the device to the routers SSID name and input the password for the SSID named network, is all that's needed and preferred. This won't be effected if WPS is enabled or disabled. WPS is only active for a short 2 minute period of time when the WPS button is pressed.