Wi-Fi® Protected Setup (WPS) is a built-in feature of many routers that make it easier to connect Wi-Fi enabled devices to a secure wireless network. Some manufacturers may refer to the WPS (Push Button) feature as Wi-Fi Simple Config, Push 'n' Connect, PBC, or Quick Secure Setup (QSS).
Before you start
- Make sure your router supports the WPS feature.
- Make sure that your device has an option for WPS by accessing the Network menu of your internet-capable device.
Setup a WPS (Push Button) connection
Android TVs
Note: The software update will remove the WPS function in the Network settings of your Android TV™s with Android™ 8.0 Oreo™ operating system. A future software update will also remove the WPS function from Android TVs that currently support WPS. Check this
article for more details.
- On the supplied remote control, press the HOME button.
- Select Settings.
- Select Network.
- Select Network setup.
- Select Easy or Expert.
- Easy setup
- Select Wi-Fi.
- Select CONNECT BY WPS BUTTON.
- While your TV is searching for a connection, press the WPS button on your wireless router.
- The search will cancel if you do not press the WPS button on the router within 2 minutes.
- Expert setup
- Select Wi-Fi.
- Select Connect via WPS.
- While your TV is searching, press the WPS button on your router.
LCD TVs, Blu-ray players, and other devices
- Press the HOME button.
- Select Settings.
- Select Network.
- Select Network Set up or Setup Network Connections.
- Select Wireless, Wireless LAN or Wi-Fi.
- Select WPS (Push Button).
- Select Start.
- While the device is searching, press the WPS button on the router to establish a connection.
- It may take a few minutes to connect.
- Most routers have a light that flashes while the connection is being established.
- After a successful connection is made, select OK.
Troubleshooting
If the WPS connection fails, follow these steps and then try to connect again:
- Make sure that the routers WPS feature is enabled.
- Move the router closer to your device.
Contact the router manufacturer or your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for further assistance if you are still unable to connect.