From c758908014e045bb4607e4dabd1ce703cb68947d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: =?UTF-8?q?Marcel=20St=C3=B6r?= Date: Mon, 9 Jan 2017 22:55:01 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] Add security note to WPS documenation --- docs/en/modules/wps.md | 14 ++++++++------ 1 file changed, 8 insertions(+), 6 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/en/modules/wps.md b/docs/en/modules/wps.md index cea8659b..72089ace 100644 --- a/docs/en/modules/wps.md +++ b/docs/en/modules/wps.md @@ -5,12 +5,17 @@ [WPS](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wi-Fi_Protected_Setup) allows devices to be added to an existing network without entering the network credentials. +!!! danger + + Use this with caution. There are serious security concerns about using WPS. + + WPA/WPA2 networks that have the WPS feature enabled are [very easy to crack](http://www.howtogeek.com/176124/wi-fi-protected-setup-wps-is-insecure-heres-why-you-should-disable-it/). Once the WPS pin has been stolen [the router gives out the password](https://scotthelme.co.uk/wifi-insecurity-wps/) even if it has been changed. + + You should use WPA/WPA2 with the WPS feature disabled. + ## wps.disable() Disable WiFi WPS function. -#### Syntax -`wps.disable()` - #### Parameters none @@ -20,9 +25,6 @@ none ## wps.enable() Enable WiFi WPS function. -#### Syntax -`wps.enable()` - #### Parameters none