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A Wireless internet Access Point (WAP) is a device that allows wireless devices to connect to a wired network using Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or other related standards. The WAP usually connects to a router (via a wired network) if it's a standalone device, or is part of the router itself.
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∙ 6y agoIt is to convert a desktop computer into a computer wireless access to other computers, we could say how to virtualize it to become a repeater, it is applied when you do not have the necessary equipment and where you have the need to connect other PCs or mobile equipment.
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What does a wireless desktop card do?
I wireless desktop card is hardware you install into your computer so you can connect your computer to a wireless network from a router or access point.
A wireless network adapter enables connectivity between a desktop computer or laptop and what else wireless access point fiber optic PC card?
Fiber
Do you need a router to connect a desk top computer to wireless internet?
What every wireless network has is a WAP (Wireless Access Point). A router is the best choice and you only need one computer (a laptop with a wireless Network card will do just fine)...The WAP in turn, hooks up to either your phone line or cable and then off to your Internet Service Provider so you can get Internet access. So I guess to answer your questioin, no you do not need a desktop. Just a Wireless Access Point (router) and your laptop with a wireless network card is it.
What is an access point in computing?
It is the point where your computer gains access to a network. In wireless systems it usually is a router.
How do you plug a flash drive into your wireless access point if there is no USB port?
All computers have this box with a power on/off button. And if it is a desktop computer you plug it into the box. If it is a laptop you plug it into the USB that is on the left side of the computer.
How can I hook up wireless computer to an wired network?
You will need to add a wireless access point to the wired network.
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)
Why won't my computer won't connect to a wireless network?
Does it have a wireless card? Is the driver installed? Is your wireless access point on? Is the right password put in? Have you tried the card in a different computer? Different network?
Where is router on PS3?
The wireless router for PS3 is inside. To access it, you need to buy a wireless access point, called a router, and plug it in to your computer's Internet access area, usually a modem. Set it up with your computer, and then have the PS3 search for the router.
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 network 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)
Does wi-fi performance change as the computer moves away from the access point?
The performance of a Wi-Fi home network greatly depends on signal strength of the wireless router or wireless access point (base station).
