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Questions tagged [wps]

For questions about Wi-Fi Protected Setup, a network security standard for wireless home networks. For questions about the WPS Office suite, use dedicated tags as available or the equivalent Microsoft Office tag. For questions about the .wps file extension, use [microsoft-works].

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How can I clear out all old Wi-fi settings on Windows 7?

I watched Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) in Windows 7 on Channel 9 and would love to test it out. But my laptop is already set up. In the video one of the guys go into the command prompt and runs some command starting with netsh, but then zooms out so…
Svish
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Dumpper and Jumpstart for GNU/Linux

I try Reaver, but takes too long and not working for me. Dumpper and jumpstart in this article worked for me, is there any equivalent for GNU/Linux?
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If a device is connected to a Wi-Fi network via WPS, will it stay connected if the SSID of the network is changed at a later date?

I should start by noting that I'm aware of the known security risks with using WPS within a network setup; the following question is just for informational purposes. Assume the following: I have a router broadcasting an SSID (let's call it…
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Fastest/simplest/shortest/easiest way to check WiFi WPS enabled? Command line if possible - Different platforms

I would like to make a list of the simplest/fastest way to check if a WiFi network has WPS enabled. Until now, this is the compilation: Windows: GUI: [Don't know] Command line: [Don't know. There are commands for WiFi…
Sopalajo de Arrierez
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Does TP-Link TL-WR543G support WPS? If so, can it be turned off?

I have a TP-Link TL-WR543G router that has been purchased around 2011. I tried to find some WPS-related settings and turn them off, but unfortunately I cannot find any such option in the web interface. The router reports that its exact model is…
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wpa_cli failing to connect to WPS enabled WiFi

I am trying to connect to a Netgear arlo basestation which communicates to it's network cameras via WiFi. The connection is done via WiFi Protected Setup (WPS). I can successfully connect a camera to another WPS bushbutton enabled AccessPoint and…
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Bully stuck on same pin?

BUlly is trying the same pin again and again why is that. Should i try differnet option suggest me. THE AP i'm bruteforcing has wps lock turned off i check it several times using wash. Command used bully -b C8:3A:35:2C:4E:C9 -c 4 -v 3 mon0 log out…
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Bully for WPS wireless auditing: is it possible to continue an interrupted --bruteforce PIN test?

Bully is a neat program for wireless auditing: it allows to test WPS PINs against my router or access point so I can know if it is secure enough. Example: $ sudo bully mon0 --bssid 11:22:33:44:55:66 -v 3 --bruteforce --pin 63370000 [!] Bully v1.0-22…
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Reaver used to work so fluently, im getting FAILED TO ASSOCIATE.?

I am running debian the latest with amd64 on a dell inspiron 1564 with a Broadcom pci adapter BCM4312 part of the B43xx family. im also running the latest version of reaver now I know this adapter I have is not Linux-friendly, as it failed to…
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Reconfiguring a WiFi Access Point's wireless settings through WPS?

As you may know, WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) has recently been broken. I downloaded and tested Reaver-WPS, the tool that implements the WPS attack. The tool's README file states: Reaver performs a brute force attack against an access point's WiFi…
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Current State of WPS (WiFi Protected Setup)

So I’ve been messing around with learning and trying to get into WPS networks (solely for educational / research purposes. I own the network) for a bit now and have run into a good number of roadblocks. None of the tools work anymore it seems. I’ve…
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How to find the WPS PIN for my Brother MFC-J6910DW Printer?

I am trying to connect my laptop to my Brother MFC-J6910DW printer, but I lost the WPS PIN for the printer when we moved recently. It is not shown on the printer or the original box either. What can I do to get a copy?
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Setup WPS on TL-WR703N

I have a TP Link TL-WR703N Router that I am trying to setup as an educational tool to teach Wireless Security. As part of this, I want to setup an SSID that uses WPS as its authentication method, however I can't seem to find anything online that…
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Windows 7: Connect to Android device using WPA2 PSK

I've enabled Settings -> More networks -> Tethering and portable hotspot -> Portable - Wi-Fi hotspot, and when I click on the left-hand-side of such entry (after enabling its left-hand-side green toggle button), and click Configure, I can set the…
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Problems setting up security on a wireless network

I am having terrible trouble getting a wireless network set up at home. A few weeks ago our old wireless router (which was a NetGear DLink supplied by the ISP) broke down. We bought a brand new LinkSys WRT610N router. We “think” this is broken…
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