Why Disable Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)? Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is a feature designed to simplify the process of connecting devices to a wireless network, but it comes with significant security ...

Two router chipset manufacturers employ poor randomization when it comes to WPS PIN numbers. Our team tests, rates, and reviews more than 1,500 products each year to help you make better buying ...

A router with WPS requires a PIN to allow other devices to connect, and this PIN should be unique to every router and not derived from other easily accessible data found on the router. When [Craig] ...

But even with Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (the latest security standard) enabled, hackers can exploit vulnerabilities to crack your Wi-Fi security. Here’s how to combat these weaknesses. The most ...

The recent wave of new mesh router systems has brought with it changes besides the obvious increase in Wi-Fi range. For example, these mesh routers are more likely to insist on WPA2-AES encryption, as ...

When you think about home Wi-Fi and wireless security, technical concepts like antiviruses, encryption, and vulnerabilities often come to mind. Still, the simpler things usually end up causing the ...

Just a day after security researcher Stefan Viehbock released details of a vulnerability in the WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) standard that enables attackers to recover the router PIN, a security firm ...

The thing about routers is that they're mostly a set-and-forget type of device. Once you finish configuring your Wi-Fi and basic settings, you typically won't be touching the router again — unless, of ...

When someone hacked a neighbor's Wi-Fi router to engage in nefarious activities, the only effective defense was to plug a widespread WPS vulnerability Recently a neighbor told me she was getting cease ...