July 20, 2023 / Sophie Jones

WPS Button on Nighthawk Router: Location and Use

Your Nighthawk router is much more than a box flashing various color lights. It also has a few buttons using which the installation and connection processes become simple. One such button is the WPS button on Nighthawk router. Read this blog to find out how to use this button to set up a networking device and connect WPS authorized client to the router. However, it won’t be possible if you do not where the button is actually located on your WiFi router. So, let’s start with the same.

Where is WPS Button on Nighthawk Router?

Generally, the WPS button is located at the back panel of the WiFi router alongside the LAN port. The button might possess a different look depending on the model of the router you are using. In some routers, the button is clearly labeled as WPS whereas in some cases you will see the WPS icon.

In some cases, the WPS button is present on the front or side panel of the router. It generally sits beside the WiFi ON/OFF button.

But, why this button is named so? This is what we are going to discuss now before shedding light on the steps to use the button.

WPS Button on Netgear Router: An Overview

This is to inform you that the WPS button is present on all the routers manufactured by well-known brands; Netgear being one of them. WPS is an acronym for WiFi Protected setup that makes the wireless connection with the router secure. It means the router’s network won’t get attacked by hackers if you chose to create a connection via the WPS button.

And yes, the major purpose of using the WPS button is to avoid the hassle of entering the WiFi password to connect to the network. Remember that the steps that we are going to discuss now will help you use the WPS button on other routers too.

Methods of Using WPS Button

WPS Push Method: The WPS Push method can be used if your router has the WPS button and the client device supports the WPS function. In this case, you can press the WPS button on both devices to connect them. For example, this method can be used to complete Nighthawk setup for the extender and pair it with the router without using the password.

WPS PIN Method: This approach can be used if your router supports the WPS feature but lacks a physical WPS button. In this case, you are required to create a secure connection using a WPS PIN.

Now, let’s move to the most important section of the post which explains the process of using the WPS button on the WiFi router.

How to Use WPS Button on Nighthawk Router?

• First of all, perform a regular connection check and ensure that all cables are non-damaged.
• After that, press the router’s Power button.
• Wait for the router’s LEDs to become green.
• The next step is to locate the WPS button on the router.
• Once found press it for at least 4-7 seconds.
• Thereafter, open the WiFi network list on your client device.
• Select the Nighthawk router WiFi network.
• It will automatically connect to WiFi without the need of entering a password.

Just in case you are using the WPS button on Nighthawk router for completing Netgear WiFi extender setup, all you need do to is press the button on both devices one by one.

WPS Button on Router Not Working?

You learned about the location of the WPS button on your WiFi router. The post also revealed the steps using which you can use the button to create a secure connection. But, what will do if the WPS button on Nighthawk router is not working? Well, you have to ensure the following things in this case:

• Make sure that you are pressing the WPS button on the client device in a time frame of 10-90 seconds. Else, the connection will fail and the process needs to be executed again.
• Ensure that both devices (your Nighthawk router and the client device) are present in the range and the router is getting a stable power supply.
• Your WiFi router is not supposed to be surrounded by WiFi interference-causing factors.

Once you take care of these points, using the WPS button on Netgear router will become a breeze for you.