Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is a way to connect to the internet without having a Wi-Fi password. It needs to be enabled in the router settings or by pressing the push button on the router.

A Netgear Knowledge Base article, Does my Orbi WiFi System support Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)?, says that “You can use the Sync button on your Orbi router and satellite to connect devices that ...

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.