Description

APs are wireless network devices that act as a portal for devices to connect to a LAN. An AP is useful for extending the wireless coverage of an existing network and increasing the number of potential users. High-speed Ethernet cables run from a router to an access point, which transforms the wired signal of the router into the wireless signal of the access point. An AP is a sub-device within a LAN that provides another location for devices to connect from, which enables more devices on the network without slowing down connectivity. A router can sometimes act as an access point, but not all access points can be routers.