What does ap (access point) mode of wireless router mean? Equivalent to a wireless switch?

A wireless access point is an access point of a wireless network, which is usually called a "hotspot". In this mode, the wireless router is equivalent to a wireless switch.

AP mode is equivalent to "wireless switch", which can convert wired network into wireless network. In the home, hotel or small business network environment, if the original network can only access the Internet by wire, the 3G mini router can provide wireless network coverage in AP mode.

Wireless access points mainly include routing switching access integrated equipment and pure access point equipment. Integrated devices perform access and routing, while pure access devices are only responsible for the access of wireless clients. As an extension of wireless network, pure access equipment is usually connected with other AP or main AP to expand the wireless coverage, while integrated equipment is generally the core of wireless network.

Extended data:

1, processor

Routers, like computers, all contain a central processing unit (CPU). Whether it is a low-end or high-end router, CPU is the core of the router. At present, the processors used by wireless routers are generally ARM9 type.

Step 2 remember

There are many kinds of memories in routers, which are used to store configuration, router operating system, routing protocol software and so on. Theoretically, the larger the router memory, the better, but the memory can't directly reflect the performance and ability of a wireless router!

In addition, we can also see "VPN support, built-in firewall function, built-in print server, 64-bit and 128-bit WEP encryption" on the parameter table, and these parameters will vary according to the product price and positioning; Some products also have USB interface.

In terms of security, everyone should pay more attention to the types of encryption supported by products. The more types supported, the higher the security. At the same time, the more functions supported, the higher the performance price, and the specific selection requirements must of course be based on their own reality.

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