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Do you need a wireless router or a wireless access point device?
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What is access point device?
an access point device is one of 2 things. a router, or wireless router connection usb device. with the usb device, you can connect an office computer wirelessly to a wireless router. in the situation of a laptop, it is always the router itself. some routers will require an access code to use.
What is a wireless rooter?
A wireless router, is a device that not only performs the functions of a router but also acts as a wireless access point. Wireless clients connect to the wireless router to access a common network, the router also often provides access to the internet.
Is there a video about setting up a wireless router?
A Wireless router is a device that performs the functions of a router but also includes the functions of a wireless access point and a network switch.
What device can act as a router switch and wireless access point in one package?
Nowadays virtually any wireless router. When you get a router you usually have about 4 lan ports (switch) and wireless router in the same box.
Which device can act as a router switch and wireless access point in one package?
ISR.
What device connects two wireless users to a network?
You need a WAP - WIreless Access Point. This is a bridge device that connects the two types of networks together. Or, use a router.
Which three devices are usually integrated into a multipurpose network device?
-Switch -Router -Wireless Access Point
Laptop with a wireless card from Verizon can you attach a wireless router to your laptop and use it as an access point?
No. You can not attach a router and use a standard Verizon Wireless aircard as a wireless access point. This is why they have MiFi which is essentially a wireless access point.
What is access point?
An network access point is where you can wirelessly or wired (depending on the router) gain access to network capabilities it is connected to (eg. internet, domains, remote desktop). The access point when wireless has a WEP/WPA authentication key to prevent unwanted connectors from gain access to those privileges mentioned. The connection goes from the internet modem, then to router (the access point), then to the device you wish to gain network for (whether wireless or wired)
If wireless laptop is not near an access point is a router needed?
If the access point has a wireless interface and if your laptop supports the wireless network type, no you do not need a router. <><><><><> If the laptop is not near enough to an access point, it will not be able to connect. The router is immaterial.
Can you connect a wireless router to a wireless access point?
Yes, you can.
Do you have to have a wireless router to set up wireless access points?
Yes, at least one router per access point.
