The term "wps" seems to be a typo or an abbreviation. Assuming it may refer to "wps," which is commonly known as "Wi-Fi Protected Setup," it is a network security standard intended to create a secure wireless home network. It simplifies the connection of devices to the wireless router without needing to manually enter the security key.
The term "Wi-Fi Protected Setup" comes from "Wi-Fi," which is a trademark for a wireless networking technology (derived from "wireless fidelity") and "protected setup," indicating the security measures implemented to facilitate easier network connections.