A wireless access point (WAP) is a hardware device or configured node on a
local area network (LAN) that allows wireless capable devices and wired networks to connect through a wireless standard, including Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. ... A WAP is also known
as a hotspot.
Functions
of wireless access points-
- Takes our internet to air, but in range.
- Was not very secure earlier .
- Creates a virtual connection .
How to install WAP ?
We need to give power to the device.
We need to connect the WAN connection to the device.
We need to connect the WAN connection to the device.
Set password for security.
Pro's-
- Takes your internet to air, that means we don't have to be take the wire and running across the places for internet.
- Can add an extra layer of security be inserting a password to access the WAP connection.
Con's-
- Security venerability.
- Takes the internet to air, but, in a specific range.
- If we have to options wired or wireless, chances are good that wired one will give a reliable and high speed .
