Creative Solutions for the Digital Life™ How to Connect any WPS-enabled wireless device to a wireless modem, router or access point We’ll review the easy steps on how to connect any WPS-enabled wireless device to a wireless modem, router or access point. We’ll cover how to connect both devices using the WPS button. Why do I want a WPS button? If each wireless device has a WPS button, you simply press the button on each device and they will find each other and connect securely. You will no longer need to enter the network name and wireless password or encryption key. Things You’ll Need • A WPS-enabled wireless device or adapter • Wireless modem, router or access point (preferably with WPS Q1000 Qwest Wireless N VDSL Modem Router from Actiontec 3 Step If you are using a Wireless adapter connected to a computer, a “WPS Authentication” screen will appear. Wait until the screen says “Authentication succeeded.” This may take a few minutes. 4 Step Try and surf the Internet wirelessly. If you can, then you have successfully connected the two wireless devices using WPS. Note: If either of the wireless devices that you want to connect do NOT have a WPS button, then you’ll need to connect them the old fashioned way. Please see the article titled “How to connect a computer with wireless capabilities using 802.11g wireless”. as well) 1 Step Press the WPS button on your wireless modem, router or access point for at least two full seconds. For many routers, the WPS button will flash. 2 Step Now go to the wireless adapter or device and press its WPS button. Make sure to press the button within 120 seconds (2 minutes) after pressing the router’s WPS button. © 2009 Actiontec Electronics, Inc. Actiontec, Actiontec Installation Buddy, Creative Solutions for the Digital Life, and the Actiontec logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Actiontec Electronics, Inc. Incorporated in the U.S. or other countries. All other names are properties of their respective owners. Product photo may differ from actual product, however functionality remains as stated above. Specifications are subject to change without notice. HT1066/0709