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[[File:Cisco_router_WPS_button.jpg|thumb|Cisco_router_WPS_button.jpg]] [[File:WPS_Band_Selection_Option_Display.jpg|thumb|left|WPS_Band_Selection_Option_Display.jpg]] {{Short description|Network security standard}}
{{Infobox network standard
| title = Wi-Fi Protected Setup
| image =
| caption =
| year_started = 2007
| version_date =
| organization = [[Wi-Fi Alliance]]
| base_standards = [[IEEE 802.11]]
| related_standards = [[Wi-Fi]]
| domain = [[Wireless networking]]
}}

'''Wi-Fi Protected Setup''' ('''WPS''') is a network security standard created by the [[Wi-Fi Alliance]] to facilitate the process of connecting devices to a secure [[wireless network]]. Introduced in 2007, WPS aims to simplify the process of configuring security on wireless networks, making it easier for users to set up a secure connection without needing to manually enter long [[passphrases]].

== Features ==
WPS provides several methods for connecting devices to a wireless network:

* '''Push Button Configuration (PBC)''': This method involves pressing a physical or virtual button on both the wireless router and the client device to establish a connection.
* '''PIN Entry''': A unique [[Personal Identification Number]] (PIN) is provided by the router, which must be entered into the client device to connect.
* '''Near Field Communication (NFC)''': This method uses NFC technology to establish a connection by bringing the client device close to the router.
* '''USB Method''': A USB drive is used to transfer network settings from the router to the client device.

== Security Concerns ==
Despite its convenience, WPS has been criticized for its security vulnerabilities. The most notable issue is the susceptibility of the PIN method to brute-force attacks. Attackers can exploit the relatively short PIN to gain unauthorized access to the network. As a result, many security experts recommend disabling WPS on routers to enhance network security.

== Alternatives ==
Given the security concerns associated with WPS, users are often advised to use more secure methods for configuring wireless networks, such as:

* [[Wi-Fi Protected Access]] (WPA) and [[Wi-Fi Protected Access II]] (WPA2)
* [[802.1X]] authentication
* [[Pre-shared key]] (PSK) configurations

== See Also ==
* [[Wi-Fi]]
* [[Wi-Fi Alliance]]
* [[IEEE 802.11]]
* [[Wireless network security]]
* [[Wi-Fi Protected Access]]

== Related Pages ==
* [[Wi-Fi]]
* [[Wi-Fi Protected Access]]
* [[Wi-Fi Alliance]]
* [[IEEE 802.11]]
* [[Wireless network security]]

[[Category:Network security]]
[[Category:Wireless networking]]
[[Category:Wi-Fi]]
[[Category:Computer security standards]]

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