Rather than be mandated out of existence, WPS PIN code is still a supported thing. But, finally, the latest crop of mesh routers are doing something about this.

The vulnerability of WPS is through its PIN capability. To initiate PIN, a user has to go into the management interface of a router; login, enable PIN, and create a nine-digit PIN code.

The push-button login feature on your router, called WPS, is definitely convenient, but it's not as secure as a strong password. Let us explain why.

You might need your printer's IP address or WPS PIN to update firmware, check ink levels, or connect to Wi-Fi. We can help you find that network data.