What is Wireless access point?
In [[computer network]]s, a '''wireless access point''' is a [[device]] that allows people to connect [[Wi-Fi]] devices such as [[laptop]] computers on a [[wireless LAN]], to a wired network. The access point is often connected to a wireless Router. == Comparison to an ad hoc network == A wireless ad hoc network uses two or more devices without a wireless access point. Ad hoc networks are easier to set up because an access point is not needed. This makes it similar to [[Bluetooth]]. == Limitations == It is suggested for each access point to only serve 15-25 client devices<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mcnc.org/sites/default/files/Designing-and-Building-a-Campus-Wireless-Network-2012-v2.pdf|title=Designing and Building a Campus Wireless Network|year=2012|publisher=MCNC|access-date=2019-03-31|archive-date=2017-07-31|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170731232127/https://www.mcnc.org/sites/default/files/Designing-and-Building-a-Campus-Wireless-Network-2012-v2.pdf|url-status=dead}}</ref> This depends on the number of devices in an area, the needed speed of data transfer, location and radio channels of the access point, obstacles and more. A repeater, which repeats the signal, can be used to reach farther places. There are only a few radio channels for wireless networks. Nearby access points may use different channels to prevent them from obstructing each other. == Related pages == * [[Wireless router]] ==References== {{reflist}} {{tech-stub}} [[Category:Computer networking]]