Thanks to trends like BYOD and the consumerization of IT, wireless is no longer just a perk for businesses -- it's an essential. And that's why, for networking vendors, getting a foothold in the ...

When researching how to set up a Wi-Fi network, you're going to hear a lot of talk about routers and access points. While both help you connect to the internet, their roles in a network are ...

(1) Generically, any computer or device in a network that users can gain access to can be called an access point. (2) In most cases, an access point is a base station in a wireless LAN. Although there ...

Point-to-multipoint bridging is a little more involved. With point-to-multipoint, one central access point at your main location serves as a connecting point for all other locations/floors. The ...

Netgear is aiming its latest WiFi 6 access points at small businesses. The new WAX610 and WAX610Y access points bring enterprise features at SMB prices. The market for WiFi 6 wireless equipment is ...

Are there really almost no name brand access points still being made and new models coming out (Wi-Fi 6e, 7, etc) that don't require a controller of some sort for full functionality? (And are ...

Wireless access points (WAPs) have become a crucial component of modern networking infrastructure in the age of ubiquitous connection. These units are essential for sustaining wireless communication ...

Upgrading from a mesh Wi-Fi system to a managed Ethernet system with access points was the best choice for my home.

If the Windows Network Diagnostics report displays the message The connection between your access point, router, or cable modem and the Internet is broken after you run the Internet Connections ...