Wireless Access Point (WAP)
A wireless connects a group of wireless stations to an
adjacent wired (LAN). An is similar to an but instead of relaying LAN data only
to other LAN stations, an can relay wireless data to all other compatible
wireless devices as well as LAN stations connected by wire.
Wireless Routers
A wireless router connects a group of Wi-Fi-enabled
devices (i.e. PDAs, laptops, etc.) to an adjacent wired network . A wireless
router is a wireless combined with an ethernet hub. A wireless router forwards
IP packets between your wireless subnet and any other subnet.
Wireless Ethernet Bridge
A wireless ethernet bridge connects two separate
networks.
Range Extender
A wireless range extender can increase the range of an
existing wireless network by being strategically placed in locations where the
wireless router or access point signal is degraded or out of
range.
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