Access Points
Most wireless network interface adapters perform just one function: They exchange data between a computer and a network. But access points offer a wide variety of features and functions. They're available as simple access points and in combination with hubs, switches and routers for wired connections to nearby computers and other devices. And there's a whole category of wireless access points for home networks called residential gateways.
The physical design of an access point is less important than the design of an interface adapter because access points don't have to fit into a computer's card slot or an expansion bay. Some are built into simple rectangular boxes while others are in odd-shaped enclosures that may look more distinctive. ...
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