A method for pairing a wireless device with an access point using a push button on the access point includes receiving a request at an access point to join a wireless network and receiving a push button command to pair the wireless device to the access point. The method then inhibits broadcast of all service set identifiers associated with the access point and determines if the wireless device is permitted to pair with the access point. The access point then broadcasts only a service set identifier associated with the wireless device so that erroneous pairings between the access point and the wireless device are prevented.