Wireless Access Point (AP) Concepts
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>A wireless router combines AP and router functions, while an AP only provides wireless connectivity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What additional wireless standards are increasingly being supported by commercial and industrial access points?

    <p>Bluetooth and Thread</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of a wireless access point?

    <p>To distribute Wi-Fi connections to a specific area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a limitation of using range extenders?

    <p>They can only support up to 20 devices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of an access point in a large office space?

    <p>To extend the connectivity reach and increase productivity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do access points connect to a network?

    <p>Through an ethernet cable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between an access point and a range extender?

    <p>Access points connect via an ethernet cable, while range extenders connect wirelessly</p> Signup and view all the answers

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