User's Manual

Archer C5
AC1200 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router
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 Auth Type - This option should be chosen if the key type is WEP(ASCII) or
WEP(HEX).It indicates the authorization type of the Root AP.
 Password - If the AP your router is going to connect needs password, you need to fill
the password in this blank.
4.7.2 WPS
Choose menu “Wireless 5GHz
→
WPS”, you can the screen as shown in Figure 4-31. This
section will guide you to add a new wireless device to an existing network quickly by WPS (Wi-Fi
Protected Setup) function.
Figure 4-31 WPS
 WPS Status - Enable or disable the WPS function here.
 Current PIN - The current value of the router's PIN is displayed here. The default PIN of the
router can be found in the label or User Guide.
 Restore PIN - Restore the PIN of the router to its default.
 Gen New PIN - Click this button, and then you can get a new random value for the router's
PIN. You can ensure the network security by generating a new PIN.
 Add device - You can add a new device to the existing network manually by clicking this
button.
If the wireless adapter supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), you can establish a wireless
connection between wireless adapter and router using either Push Button Configuration (PBC)
method or PIN method.
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Note:
To build a successful connection by WPS, you should also do the corresponding configuration of
the new device for WPS function meanwhile.
I. Use the Wi-Fi Protected Setup Button
Use this method if your client device has a Wi-Fi Protected Setup button.