Nighthawk Pro Gaming Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 Just like the title says, how do I disable WPS via the Duma OS on this Nighthawk XR500 wifi router? View the full article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
netwmnk Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 Just like the title says, how do I disable WPS via the Duma OS on this Nighthawk XR500 wifi router? View the full article Did you figure out how to disable WPS? The link states to enable "Smart Connect". It appears to be enabled on my router but the WPS button is also lit up and the WPS settings page seems to not show it disabled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Netduma Admin Posted August 18, 2018 Administrators Share Posted August 18, 2018 Did you figure out how to disable WPS? The link states to enable "Smart Connect". It appears to be enabled on my router but the WPS button is also lit up and the WPS settings page seems to not show it disabled. Apologies, this is not really in our knowledge set as WiFi settings are all handled by NETGEAR. You could try posting on their forum again to see if someone in the know replies. It's a long shot, but perhaps toggling smart connect off and then back on again might disable it, but I can't see why it would as that would surely be a bug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithhampton Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 If someone had got into my WiFi network using this method before I disable it, can they still access my WiFi? I mean like, did they already find out my password anyway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Netduma Staff Netduma Jack Posted August 21, 2018 Netduma Staff Share Posted August 21, 2018 If someone had got into my WiFi network using this method before I disable it, can they still access my WiFi? I mean like, did they already find out my password anyway? I'm guessing yes, but I really have no idea. I should think if someone has accessed your WiFi once, the password will be saved on their device as usual. If you suspect someone of accessing your WiFi without your permission I'd just change the WiFi password. If you need a specific answer on this please contact Netgear, as we didn't design the WiFi / WPS settings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boldshoter30 Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 this is how you disable WPS, is disabling the WPS PIN in the advanced wireless settings.. Netduma Fraser 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
netwmnk Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 this is how you disable WPS, is disabling the WPS PIN in the advanced wireless settings.. That option isn't available unless you disable Smart Connect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russelltorian Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 Is it safe to use the Wi-Fi Protected Setup Button On Your Wireless Router? WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) is vulnerable to brute force attacks. It is recommended by many to disable WPS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
netwmnk Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 Is it safe to use the Wi-Fi Protected Setup Button On Your Wireless Router? WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) is vulnerable to brute force attacks. It is recommended by many to disable WPS. Yes, that is why I am trying to figure out how to do this...lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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