Can you connect phone to Wi-Fi with WPS?

Step 1: Navigate the Wi-Fi screen in the Android Settings.

Índice Show

Pros of WPS
Cons of WPS
Steps to Connect to A Wi-Fi Network Using WPS

Step 2: Press the WPS button on the router. You can identify the button labeled WPS or with the WPS logo.

Step 3: Select WiFi preferences on your android device. This should be at the bottom of the screen. Different models or versions can have different navigation.

Step 4: Select WPS option PIN or push button method, based on your router configuration for WPS connections.

For push-button mode, press the WPS button on the router.
and for WPS PIN mode connection, enter the router PIN in the device PIN field..

Router PIN can be obtained from a label on the router or its administration console on 198.162.1.1

WPS connections on mobile can be easy for non-technical people with this method.

Will I need to do this every time I connect?

No , Once a connection is established the android device will store the keys for future connectivity.

Which version of Android supports this?

Verisions prior Andrioid Q.. Newer versions support WiFi easy connect Standard.

What to do if the WPS connection fails?

Try the below options
– Make sure your android mobile and router are in close range else move the mobile closer to improve network signal strength.
– If you did not press the WPS button on the router within 2 minutes the setup mode gets timed out. restart the process and make sure to complete it within 2 minutes.
– Restore the mobile to its default network settings and run the process again.

Pros of WPS

Following are the pros of using WPS.

It will automatically configure the network name and security key.
It is not required to know the security key or password for the wireless network.
The security key is generated by WPS, making it more secure.
The security key is encrypted by Extensible Authentication Protocol.

Cons of WPS

Below are a few cons of using WPS.

Not all devices or routers support WPS, that is, the device with WPS Android 9 and more.
One cannot connect using WPS if the device is not verified with WPS certification.
It does not support direct connections, whereas the connections are made through AP.

Also Read: What is WPS and How Does it Work?

Steps to Connect to A Wi-Fi Network Using WPS

To connect the WPS push button Android, you need to ensure that:

The router and your mobile version support the WPS feature.
The WPS button on your router is enabled.

Follow the below steps to connect the WPS to your device.

Note: Since smartphones don’t have the same settings options, and they vary from manufacturer to manufacturer. Hence, ensure the correct settings before changing any. The screenshots used in this article are taken from OnePlus Nord.

1. Launch the Settings app on your device.

2. Here, tap the Wi-Fi & Network option.

3. Then, tap on the Wi-Fi option.

4. Now, tap Wi-Fi preferences under the Wi-Fi Settings category.

5. Finally, tap on the WPS Push button.

Note 1: If there is no WPS button on your Android device, then tap WPS Pin Entry to connect using an eight-digit pin in the router control panel.

Note 2: If your device and router support WPS and you can’t connect to the WPS, then try moving closer to the router.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. Does WPS reduce the speed of the network?

Ans. No, but it may slow down the speed of the network occasionally.

Q2. Does WPS to be connected every time we use Wi-Fi?

Ans. No, connecting to the router using WPS is a one-time process. You get connected to the network whenever you turn it on.

Q3. Is it safe to connect using WPS?

Ans. Though the method is faster and easier, it is not secure. A hacker can find gain access to all your connected devices. So, it is recommended to disable WPS.

Recommended:

We hope that this guide will help you to connect your mobile to Android WPS. Drop your queries and suggestions in the comment section below, if any.