Solved WPS

qwerty017

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On Windows 7 I used to have an option to use the WPS button on the router to setup wifi but I am unable to find that option in Windows 8. Is this still an option and if so where is it located?
 

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System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
I haven't set up wireless via WPS on any of my machines yet but I believe if you have the WPS beacon active (that is you pressed the button or did whatever was required) then when you select your network from the list, it will ask you for the WPS code.
 

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System One

  • OS
    Windows 8, Windows 7
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP Z210
    Internet Speed
    25mbps
for me when i first click to connect to a wireless network on my win8 computer i was asked to now click the WPS button on the router ,so i run down the hall and push the button ,by the time i get back to win8 computer it is connected ,looking for my security key password .that's it ,win8 will not look to do this until you click on to connect to a network
 

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  • OS
    win8.1.1 enterprise
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    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Hinze57
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    AMD FX 6100 6core 3.30gHz
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    gigibyte ga-78lmy-s2p
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    microsoft curve 200
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    updated enterprise apr 2/14
Try it in the reverse order. The WPS timeout is like 30 seconds so unless your hallways is half a KM (see how I did that since you're Canadian!? lol) long that shouldn't be a problem.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8, Windows 7
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP Z210
    Internet Speed
    25mbps
Try it in the reverse order. The WPS timeout is like 30 seconds so unless your hallways is half a KM (see how I did that since you're Canadian!? lol) long that shouldn't be a problem.

lol ,yeah almost 1/2 k
 

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System One

  • OS
    win8.1.1 enterprise
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Hinze57
    CPU
    AMD FX 6100 6core 3.30gHz
    Motherboard
    gigibyte ga-78lmy-s2p
    Memory
    4gig ddr3
    Graphics Card(s)
    Radon hd5000 Series
    Sound Card
    onboard realtek hd
    Monitor(s) Displays
    19" viewsonic/ 22"Samsung
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    128gig ssd Kingston
    80gig WD 10000 rpm spinner
    Case
    micro
    Keyboard
    microsoft curve 200
    Mouse
    Logitech wireless M215
    Internet Speed
    high speed 20
    Browser
    ie 11
    Antivirus
    windows defender
    Other Info
    updated enterprise apr 2/14
Ok. So there is no way to force it to try connecting via WPS? That sucks. Thanks for the help though. :)

im not sure ,i guess my understanding or WPS is different than yours ,for me its a one time push of a button on the router when i connect a different computer to mt wireless router ,
are you meaning wpa/wep security perhaps
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    win8.1.1 enterprise
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Hinze57
    CPU
    AMD FX 6100 6core 3.30gHz
    Motherboard
    gigibyte ga-78lmy-s2p
    Memory
    4gig ddr3
    Graphics Card(s)
    Radon hd5000 Series
    Sound Card
    onboard realtek hd
    Monitor(s) Displays
    19" viewsonic/ 22"Samsung
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    128gig ssd Kingston
    80gig WD 10000 rpm spinner
    Case
    micro
    Keyboard
    microsoft curve 200
    Mouse
    Logitech wireless M215
    Internet Speed
    high speed 20
    Browser
    ie 11
    Antivirus
    windows defender
    Other Info
    updated enterprise apr 2/14
Ok. So there is no way to force it to try connecting via WPS? That sucks. Thanks for the help though. :)

im not sure ,i guess my understanding or WPS is different than yours ,for me its a one time push of a button on the router when i connect a different computer to mt wireless router ,
are you meaning wpa/wep security perhaps

Yes...that's correct...the WPS button is a quick connect feature that bypass's the manual inputting of the SSID and password for devices that support it.
 

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  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro
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    PC/Desktop
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    Custom build
    CPU
    AMD Phenom II X 4 965 BE
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    Gigabyte GA-MA790X-DS4
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    G-Skill 8 GB PC 8500
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...the key word is 'protected' :geek:
 

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    17074 Pro
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    HP dv7 3173nr
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    M520
    Memory
    5GB
    Screen Resolution
    1600x900
    Internet Speed
    120Mb/s
  • PC2
    HP A12 R7 17074
Ok. So there is no way to force it to try connecting via WPS? That sucks. Thanks for the help though. :)

im not sure ,i guess my understanding or WPS is different than yours ,for me its a one time push of a button on the router when i connect a different computer to mt wireless router ,
are you meaning wpa/wep security perhaps

Yes...that's correct...the WPS button is a quick connect feature that bypass's the manual inputting of the SSID and password for devices that support it.

i do understand that ,i just dont under stand why the OP would want to force it to connect or why he would have to force it ,its a one time use on the computers i tried to connect to my wireless ,and it gave me no choice but to push the button to connect .
Ok. So there is no way to force it to try connecting via WPS? .
.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    win8.1.1 enterprise
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Hinze57
    CPU
    AMD FX 6100 6core 3.30gHz
    Motherboard
    gigibyte ga-78lmy-s2p
    Memory
    4gig ddr3
    Graphics Card(s)
    Radon hd5000 Series
    Sound Card
    onboard realtek hd
    Monitor(s) Displays
    19" viewsonic/ 22"Samsung
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    128gig ssd Kingston
    80gig WD 10000 rpm spinner
    Case
    micro
    Keyboard
    microsoft curve 200
    Mouse
    Logitech wireless M215
    Internet Speed
    high speed 20
    Browser
    ie 11
    Antivirus
    windows defender
    Other Info
    updated enterprise apr 2/14
I also have the same problem. Windows claims it cannot connect automatically and MUST have a security key typed into the box. Even though we have WPS enabled and half a dozen other devices connect perfectly via WPS. The exact message Windows 8 gives is "Windows can't get settings automatically. Enter the security key instead."

Anyone know why Windows 8 is so stubborn and painful to adopt? Seems Windows 8 was specifically designed to turn people off on ever using Windows again. I've been a hard core windows user since windows 3.11, and now for the first time ever, well not counting millenium, I am regretting the purchase. I just want the stupid thing to connect to the new Modem, like Windows 7 did so easily. Thanks
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
HI All,

I was struggling with my networking settings in my new windows 8 laptop for the past 2 days. I just figured out i need to enable WPS in my router admin backend to make my connection working. Otherwise, it would show limited connectivity. I don't see this problem in my windows 7 laptop. Anyone has any idea why?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
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