WPS stands for Wi-Fi Protected Setup. This feature let’s you add devices to your Wi-Fi. You do not need to enter the password or anything in the devices, you can simply press the WPS button and establish the connection. When you press the WPS button on your device, it searches for devices within the range make a connection. Here we will see how to enable Netgear WPS button. You can establish wireless connections through it. Follow the steps mentioned below.

Steps to establish a connection using WPS button:

• Open a web browser in a device that is connected to the router.
• Now, type routerlogin.net in the URL section of the web browser.
• You will be directed to the login page. Enter the default login credentials in the specific boxes. The username is admin and the password is the word password. The credentials are case sensitive.
• You will then be logged into your router. Click on advance settings.
• Then, select the WPS wizard method.
• Thereafter, click on the next button.
• Then, click on the WPS button on the same page.
• Now, you have to enter the WPS pin of the device.

After that you can press the WPS button on the device you want to connect to the router. You will see the lights on the router blinking indicating that the devices have recognized each other. It will take a few seconds and the setup would be complete.

When you see the lights blinking on your router or no internet access, it is because my Netgear router is not working. There are many reasons for that to happen. It can be due to a server issue or technical error with the router. There are some troubleshooting ways which you can follow to fix the error.

Ways to fix Netgear router not working:

• Check if all the wires and plugs are connected properly to the router. There should not be any loose wiring.
• Make sure you have connected to the Wi-Fi within your range.
• The Ethernet cable connecting modem and router should be connected properly.
• Perform the power cycle by restarting the router and connected devices.
• Check if there is any server error.
• Try switching devices or browser to see if the fault is with the system.
• If nothing helps in getting back the internet connection, reset the router to default factory settings

If you’re wondering, does my Netgear router have a firewall. Then, the answer is yes. Like all other routers, Netgear router does have a firewall. You can access the firewall settings under the security tab in the left panel.

When you are done setting up your router and extender, sometimes it shows 403 forbidden Netgear error. It means that there is some misconfiguration from your side. But there is nothing to worry about, it can be resolved through following common troubleshooting steps. The first step is to reboot the device and restart it. Go to the browser history and clear the cache and cookies. You can contact your Internet Service Provider in case there is no internet connectivity.