What is the difference between a WAP and a regular router (WAN)? Explain please. Thanks
2007-07-05 16:42:06 · 4 answers · asked by F-22 Raptor 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
A WAP is a Wireless Access Point - any device that allows for connectivity of wireless devices.
A "regular router" is a device that routes packets between two or more IP networks. A router will typically have at least two ports for network connectivity. When talking about a router that terminates a broadband connection at your home or office, the port on which you connect your internal network is considered to be the LAN (Local Area Network) port. The port that connects to the ISP or telco is considred to be the WAN (Wide Area Network) port.
Lastly, a wireless router is also a WAP, as it allows for wireless connectivity.
2007-07-05 17:09:42 · answer #1 · answered by g0at_cheez™ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Taba's answer was correct. However, I believe your interest was in selecting a piece of equipment. I suggest, you go to linksys.com and read up on their befw11s4. It is a router, switch, and wireless access point. The IP router component connects you to the WAN via DSL or cable interface. The WAP component gives wireless access to your LAN. The switch provides wired access to your LAN. Actually, the switch and WAP are your LAN.
2007-07-06 00:23:03 · answer #2 · answered by Larry 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A WAP is a Wireless Access Point, which is a device to allow wireless clients access to your wired network.
A WAN is a Wide Area Network, which is a data communications network that covers a relatively broad geographic area and that often uses transmission facilities provided by common carriers, such as telephone companies.
2007-07-05 23:50:41 · answer #3 · answered by Taba 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wap is wireless application protocol
wan is wide area network
2007-07-06 05:40:18 · answer #4 · answered by Kumar 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋