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Access point vs. router
Name: markbloom Date: December 29, 2003 at 11:17:02 Pacific OS: Windows 2000 professional
Comment:
Excuse my naivite, but can someone give me a brief explanation of the difference between an AP and a router. I want to set up a home network for two desktops and a laptop. Many thanks.
Name: JackG Date: December 29, 2003 at 12:14:11 Pacific
Reply:
You need a router, or a router with built in Access Point. A router allows you to share an IP address between systems. Wi-Fi routers also come with a built in Access Point (the wi-fi part). An Access Point does not have the router function that allows sharing an IP address.
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Response Number 2
Name: RobT77 Date: December 29, 2003 at 13:49:54 Pacific
Reply:
Hi, For a home situation a built-in router/ap is very usefull and most of the times easy to install. If you've got a larger network, I'd suggest putting a server on the internet site with a detailed firewall configuration, and an AP. HTH
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