Setting up a wireless network in Windows - Microsoft Support

With Windows managing saved passwords securely and modern routers offering easy QR-code-based connections (Wi-Fi Easy Connect), WPS – especially the PIN method – is an unnecessary risk. Keep it disabled unless you have a specific, short-term need for the push button, and even then, disable it immediately after.

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is a network security standard designed to make the process of connecting devices to a wireless network easier and faster. Instead of entering a WPA2 or WPA3 security key, you can initiate a connection by simply pressing a physical button or entering a short PIN.

Simplify the connection for devices like PCs, laptops, printers, and smart TVs.

This is the easiest way to connect without typing a password.

While convenient, WPS has significant trade-offs that users should consider: Description