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What is the primary function of a wireless access point?
What is the primary function of a wireless access point?
- To provide internet access to a single device
- To connect wireless devices to a wired network (correct)
- To route internet traffic between two wireless networks
- To relay LAN frames to other 802.3 stations
What is a common difference between consumer and commercial/industrial access points?
What is a common difference between consumer and commercial/industrial access points?
- Consumer APs have firewalls and routing capabilities, while commercial APs do not (correct)
- Consumer APs support only Wi-Fi, while commercial APs support multiple standards
- Commercial APs are more expensive than consumer APs
- Consumer APs have better range, while commercial APs have stronger signals
What is the purpose of handing over a wireless device from one access point to another?
What is the purpose of handing over a wireless device from one access point to another?
- To increase the device's internet speed
- To maintain connectivity as the device moves out of range of the original AP (correct)
- To separate the device from the rest of the network
- To allow the device to switch between different wireless standards
What is the main difference between a wireless access point and a wireless router?
What is the main difference between a wireless access point and a wireless router?
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What additional wireless standards are increasingly being supported by commercial and industrial access points?
What additional wireless standards are increasingly being supported by commercial and industrial access points?
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What is the primary function of a wireless access point?
What is the primary function of a wireless access point?
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What is a limitation of using range extenders?
What is a limitation of using range extenders?
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What is the purpose of an access point in a large office space?
What is the purpose of an access point in a large office space?
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How do access points connect to a network?
How do access points connect to a network?
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What is the main difference between an access point and a range extender?
What is the main difference between an access point and a range extender?
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