What does a wireless access point do
The basic use of a wireless access point is to provide extension of wireless network to locations where the Wifi is unavailable. There are various situations where you would need…
What is the range of a wireless access point
The range of a wireless access point would depend on the model of the access point. But in a practical environment the parameters which also affect the range of an…
Can you connect a wireless access point to a switch
Yes. You can connect a wireless access point to a switch. The solution explains the steps to be followed to connect an access point to a switch along with a…
Does a wireless access point need to be connected to a router
This would be dependent on the setup. If you need internet connection, then the wireless access point has to be connected to the router else it is not required. We…
Best wireless access point for home
We have selected the NETGEAR Wireless Desktop Access Point (WAX206) as the best wireless access point for your home. The WAX206 is a desktop access point which can easily integrate…
Do I need a wireless access point
The need for a wireless access point would be dependent on the network deployment scenarios. We analyze some common network deployment scenarios like small and large home, garden and campus…
How to connect a wireless access point to a wired network
This solution explains the procedure to connect a wireless access point to a wired network. Check out the FAQ and recommended products at the end of the article. In this…
Can mulitple access points have same ssid
Yes. Multiple access points can have same ssid. Check out the common deployment scenario and if this would be good or bad for you and our recommendation. Multiple access points…
Does wireless access point slow down speed ?
A wireless access point does not slow down speed but in fact helps to increase the speed of the network. We understand the impact on network and internet speeds with…
Wireless access point vs router
This article answers 11 most significant frequently asked questions on wireless access point vs routers. Detailed explanation is provided for each question. What is the basic difference between Wifi router…
How to setup access point with wireless router on home network
This article explains how to setup access point with wireless router on your home network. All the necessary steps with details and topology diagram is provided in detail. Step 1…
How to detect rogue access point
This article explains the technique you can use to detect rogue access point on a network using the windows command line. Understanding Rogue AP Rogue access points are unauthorized devices…
How to connect access point to wireless router
This article explains 2 ways by which you can connect an access point to a router. This topology is typically followed when you need to extend your wifi network at…
How to make your old router as access point
This article explains the steps to follow to make your old router as an access point. A home network was upgraded with a fiber connection, for which a new router…
Google Mesh router review
The google mesh router reviewed. 7 best google mesh router features reviewed, to help you buy the router for your home and small office network. 1. Large Area The google…
How to find IP address of access point
In this tutorial we understand how to find the IP address of access point which is setup on a network. The details of the scenario is explained below. Requirement A…