A COMMON Wi-Fi router setting could be risking your security at home and some experts recommend turning it off. Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is a setting that lets you add devices to a secure n… ...

WPS, or Wi-Fi Protected Setup, is a function on your router meant to help make connecting to your Wi-Fi network easier without entering a password. There are two ways to use WPS.

However, details will vary depending on your printer and router. Before trying to use WPS, confirm that the router and the printer both support it. If either one doesn't, skip ahead to the next ...