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Re: How to disable WPS Button

WaltA
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How to disable WPS Button

How can I disable the WPS button?

 

When I installed my Router/Modem, I was very careful to choose a very strong password.

 

However, I now see, what I assume, are my neighbors connecting to my WiFi network and using my internet connection.   All I can think of, is that when they or their kids are visiting, they are covertly pressing the WPS button, attaching their devices, and going back home.   

 

I NEED TO STOP THIS from happening by disabling the WPS button.

 

I can't believe Netgear would add to the hardware such an incredibly easy way to circumvent my network's security.  Smiley Sad

Model: C6250|AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router
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antinode
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Re: How to disable WPS Button

> [...] All I can think of, is that when they or their kids are
> visiting, they are covertly pressing the WPS button, attaching their
> devices, and going back home. [...]

 

   Plausible.

 

> I NEED TO STOP THIS from happening by disabling the WPS button.

 

   SuperGlue?  Locked router box?  Better-behaved children?

 

> I can't believe Netgear would add to the hardware such an incredibly
> easy way to circumvent my network's security. [...]

 

   I can believe, but am amazed (or at least puzzled) that anyone would
expect to achieve network security without physically securing the
router.

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