can someone told me what is the different between hotspot and access point...?
2007-05-10 19:57:49 · 5 answers · asked by wul_wul85 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
An access point is the "transmitter" for all wireless networks. That is what is installed in wireless routers etc.
A hotspot is a location that has an access point setup for public use and usually has control software that will allow or dissallow users to connect.
2007-05-11 00:39:52 · answer #1 · answered by Tracy L 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Access point might mean you have to physically plug into the wall for internet access while hotspot is wireless internet capable.
2007-05-11 02:59:55 · answer #2 · answered by 773H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hotspot is a WIFI enabled area, like if you went to Starbucks or Panera Bread.
2007-05-11 03:00:03 · answer #3 · answered by niuhuskiez 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a hot spot is a spot (airport, cafe, hotel, starbucks, panera bread, home wireless router) that all use an access point.
It is simply the access point for wireless
2007-05-11 03:30:10 · answer #4 · answered by beni_gabor 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-05-11 02:59:48 · answer #5 · answered by hometwnhero 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋