Netgear D6100 User Manual download pdf (Page 92)

Manage the WiFi Network Settings

AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100

9. Click the Apply button.

Your settings are saved.

Manage the WPS Settings

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) lets you join the WiFi network without typing the WiFi

password. You can change the WPS default settings.

 To manage WPS Settings:

1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the

network.

2. T

ype http://www.routerlogin.net.

A login screen displays.

3. Enter the modem router user name and password.

The user name is admin

The default password is password.

The user name and

password are case-sensitive.

The BASIC Home screen displays.

4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > W

ireless Settings.

The Advanced Wireless Settings screen displays.

5. Scroll down to the bottom of the screen.

The Router’s PIN field displays the fixed PIN that you use to configure the modem

router’s WiFi settings from another platform through WPS.

6. To disable the PIN, clear the Enable Router’s PIN check box.

By default, the Enable Router’s

PIN check box is selected and the modem router’s PIN is

enabled. For enhanced security, you can disable the modem router’s PIN by clearing the

Enable Router’s PIN check box. However, when you disable the modem router’s PIN,

WPS is not disabled because you can still use the physical WPS button.

Note: The PIN function might temporarily be disabled automatically if the

modem router detects suspicious attempts to break into the modem

router’s WiFi settings by using the router’s PIN through WPS.

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Netgear D6100 User Manual Page 92