SBG6700-AC (v8.6.x): WPS PBC Setup (2024)

TheWPS (Wireless Protected Setup)feature allows wireless clients and theSBG6700-AC to establish a wireless connection with a push of a button or by exchanging a pin code. WPS and WPA-PSK (Wireless Protected Access) wireless encryptionis enabled by default in theSBG6700-AC.WPSautomatically generates a new strong WPA key for the Gateway and anyWPSclient devices on the wireless network. TheSBG6700-AC supports two types ofWPS:PIN EntryandPBC (Push Button Connection). This document provides information on:

• EnablingWPS PBCin theSBG6700-AC
• EstablishingWPS PBCconnection
• VerifyingWPSconnection

NOTE 1:By default, WPS will only connect a wireless client to the 2.4 GHz wireless network, which is sufficient for most setups.

NOTE 2:The wireless clients must meet the following requirements for a WPS connection

Requirements

• Wireless clients must supportWPS
• The client'sWPSmust support hardware or softwarePush-button

  NOTE 1:Not all client wireless devices supportWPS. Please refer to the wireless client's documentation.

  NOTE 2:Older, non-WPS clients can still be added to the network by configuring them with WEP or WPA-PSK.

To Enable WPS PBC

1. Launch a Firefox or Safari browser. Enterhttp://192.168.0.1into the address box, and press theEnterkey.

   NOTE: A browser message on Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Opera, may appear when accessing the Web Manager. The message includes 192.168.01 uses an unsupported protocol and ERR_SSL_VERSION_OR_CIPHER_MISMATCH. The Web Manager uses an earlier version of the TLS protocol and does not match the version allowed by the web browser. Safari browsers on Apple PC and mobile devices are not impacted. The workaround to access the Web Manager with a PC is to use the Firefox browser and set the TLS version to 1. For workaround instructions refer to article #19435 - 192.168.0.1 uses an unsupported protocol.
   

2. A security or private risk alert may appear on the web browser advising users to proceed with caution when accessing the Web Manager. There is no risk in proceeding to the Web Manager. For instructions to bypass the alert screen, refer to article #18181 - Alert Message for Web Manager Access.
   
3. On theLoginpage, enteradminor a customized username in theUsernamefield.
   
4. Enterpasswordor a customized password in thePasswordfield.

   NOTE: On later versionsof the SBG6700-AC,theWi-Fi Security Keyis used as the default admin password printed on the bottom white label. For assistance with Web Manager Access, refer to article #18754 – SBG6700-AC: Web Manager Access.

   
   

5. Click theLoginbutton. TheHomepage will appear.

   
   

6. On theHomepage, click onManage Wi-Fi Network. TheWireless -Primary Network Settingspage will appear.

   
   

7. On theWireless -Primary Network Settingspage:
   a.WPS- Choose and select Enable.

   b. Click the

   Apply

   button.

   
   

   NOTE:The settings will take effect immediately. Restarting the gateway is not required.

   
   

To Establish WPS Push-button Connection

1. Push and hold down thePairing Buttonon the front panel of theSBG6700-ACfor 10 seconds to begin the exchange.

   NOTE:Both of the WirelessLED lights on the front panel will flash an Amber color.
   

2. Push the wireless client'sWPS Push-button (PBC).

   NOTE:The exchange may last up to two minutes.

   
   

To Verify WPS Push-button Connection

1. Check the status of the wireless client's WiFi utility.
2. Check theWirelessstatus light on the front panel of theSBG6700-AC. It will display a Solid Green light when WPS is connected.