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2. Wi-Fi Protected Setup - Wikipedia

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   The WPS push button (center, blue) on a wireless router showing the symbol defined by the Wi-Fi Alliance for this function. Wi-Fi Protected Setup ( WPS) originally, Wi-Fi Simple Config, is a network security standard to create a secure wireless home network . Created by Cisco and introduced in 2006, the point of the protocol is to allow home ...

3. Residential gateway - Wikipedia

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   Residential gateway. A residential gateway is a small consumer-grade gateway which bridges network access between connected local area network (LAN) hosts to a wide area network (WAN) (such as the Internet) via a modem, or directly connects to a WAN (as in EttH ), while routing. The WAN is a larger computer network, generally operated by an ...

4. Router (computing) - Wikipedia

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   Router (computing) Rack containing a service-provider–class router connected to multiple networks. A router [a] is a computer and networking device that forwards data packets between computer networks, including internetworks such as the global Internet. [2] [3] [4] A router is connected to two or more data lines from different IP networks.

5. Troubleshoot a broadband internet connection - AOL Help

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   2. Check the physical connection - A loose cable or cord can often be the cause of a connection problem. Make sure everything is securely connected to the wall and device. 3. Reboot your modem/router - Sometimes the old "turn it off and on again" approach actually does work! Just wait about five minutes before turning it back on to make sure ...

6. Wireless router - Wikipedia

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   A wireless router or Wi-Fi router is a device that performs the functions of a router and also includes the functions of a wireless access point. It is used to provide access to the Internet or a private computer network. Depending on the manufacturer and model, it can function in a wired local area network, in a wireless-only LAN, or in a ...

7. Nest Wifi - Wikipedia

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   This generation returned to a single model, doing away with the "router/point" variants, and was released in the United States on October 27, 2022. The Nest Wifi aims to provide enhanced Wi-Fi coverage through the setup of multiple Nest Wifi devices in a home. Nest Wifi automatically switches between access points depending on signal strength.