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Access Points

A wireless access point (AP) is a networking device that creates a Wi-Fi network by broadcasting a wireless signal and acting as a bridge between wireless clients and the wired network infrastructure. APs connect to the network via an Ethernet uplink to a switch and allow devices like laptops, phones, and tablets to join the network without a physical cable. In home environments, the AP function is typically built into the router, while in enterprise deployments, standalone APs are deployed throughout a building and managed either individually or through a centralized wireless controller.

Visit the following resources to learn more:

• @article@What Is Access Point Controller and How to Use?
• @video@Wireless Access Points Explained - Home Networking For Beginners