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Wireless LAN Terms and Concepts, Access Point

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Wireless LAN Terms and Concepts Access Point An access point is a device that typically serves as a bridge or gateway between wireless devices and the devices on a cabled network. An access point must be able to receive and forward network traffic between wireless and cabled network devices. Multiple access points can act as repeaters to extend the range of a wireless network. Access Point in Enterprise Workgroup Residential Gateway as Access Point 1-4 Introduction Access Point as Wireless Repeater

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1-4 Introduction
Wireless LAN Terms and Concepts
Access Point
An access point is a device that typically serves as a bridge or gateway between wireless
devices and the devices on a cabled network. An access point must be able to receive and
forward network traffic between wireless and cabled network devices. Multiple access
points can act as repeaters to extend the range of a wireless network.
Access Point in Enterprise Workgroup
Residential Gateway as Access Point
Access Point as Wireless Repeater