2006-09-23 23:44:09 · 3 answers · asked by Chad K 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
Wrong. What they are refering to is a "hot spot". An access point is basically the same with less functionality. It's mainly used for bridging to a router and has no routing capabilities of its on. For instance: If you have a DSL connection, then you already have a router (it's not really a modem, it's a router). You could then use a less expensive "access point" to get wireless access to the internet.
2006-09-24 02:53:50 · answer #1 · answered by Rodney L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wifi access points are places where you can use your laptop to access the internet, either for free, or for a fee off of a network router. The router is the device which allow others to access your network.
2006-09-23 23:48:35 · answer #2 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
access points mean that no equipment is necessary, means that the equipment is already in place somewhere nearby. routers create access points
2006-09-23 23:51:48 · answer #3 · answered by gordonfan24482003 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋