Wi-Fi Wireless Access Points
Use wireless access points to create a local "hotspot" or to add Wi-Fi clients to an existing Ethernet network.
What Is a Wireless Access Point?
Wireless access points (APs or WAPs) are specially configured devices on Wi-Fi local area networks (WLANs). Access points act as a central transmitter and receiver of WLAN radio signals.
Wireless access points (APs or WAPs) are specially configured devices on Wi-Fi local area networks (WLANs). Access points act as a central transmitter and receiver of WLAN radio signals.
Wireless Access Points in a Home Network Layout
Connecting a wireless access point to an Ethernet router allows Wi-Fi clients to join a home network.
Connecting a wireless access point to an Ethernet router allows Wi-Fi clients to join a home network.
Top 802.11b Wireless Access Points
These 802.11b wireless access points have been popular choices in Wi-Fi home networks.
These 802.11b wireless access points have been popular choices in Wi-Fi home networks.
How To Position A Wireless Access Point for Best Performance
The speed of Wi-Fi connections to a wireless access point depends on its signal strength. Follow these tips to position your access point for optimal network performance.
The speed of Wi-Fi connections to a wireless access point depends on its signal strength. Follow these tips to position your access point for optimal network performance.
What Is a Hotspot?
Hotspots provide Internet access in public places through local area Wi-Fi connections.
Hotspots provide Internet access in public places through local area Wi-Fi connections.
Do-It-Yourself Access Point Hardware
You can use any of several different embedded PC hardware platforms to build your own wireless access points. Advanced networking hobbyists and wireless hotspot operators will be interested in seeing these options.
You can use any of several different embedded PC hardware platforms to build your own wireless access points. Advanced networking hobbyists and wireless hotspot operators will be interested in seeing these options.