What is the button on the side of my router used for?

This button is the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button. Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is a simple way to connect to a wireless network without much configuration. With WPS, it will automatically configure a wireless network with a network name (SSID) WPA security key and authentication. WPS is designed to support various Wi-Fi certified 802.11 products.

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