Network Components

5.Wireless Access Points (WAP) :

Wireless Access Point
  • Wireless Access Points (WAP) are like a bridge between your wired network and wireless devices.
  • It enables desktop, laptops, smartphones and tablets and other Wi-Fi-enabled gadgets to connect to the internet or local network without physical cables.
  • Access Points Enables wireless connectivity (Ex. Wi-Fi) in a LAN.
  • Access Points are used to connect your wired LAN to Wi-fi network. So we can combine LAN users and Wi-fi users together in one network.
  • The WAP is connected to a router or network switch via an Ethernet cable.
  • This provides it with access to the local network and internet.
  • It supports 2.4GHz, 5GHz and 6GHz frequencies with 11Mbps to 1.3Gbps+.