What is difference between wireless router and wireless access point. Is that beneficial to locate wireless router near wireless hotspot. Does it make any difference in speed? Any recommendations and suggestions are appreciated.
What is difference between wireless router and wireless access point. Is that beneficial to locate wireless router near wireless hotspot. Does it make any difference in speed? Any recommendations and suggestions are appreciated.
It will make difference in speed if you connect wireless router near wireless access point. However, the location of the router/AP will. Cable connected from router to the access point in an optimal, high central location will increase speed.
An access point does not perform all the functions of a router. A Hot Spot is a common public application of WAPs, where wireless clients can connect to the Internet.Wireless access point implies connectivity to a wireless network, while wireless router include some extra function like security to router plus provide connectivity to a wireless network.
A router is nothing but server which can perform multiple operation at one time, A router directs data and commands coming from different places in the network towards their destinations. A wireless access point (WAP or AP) is a device that allows wireless communication devices to connect to a wireless network using Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or related standards.
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