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Access Point vs Wireless Router

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I was wondering why an Access Point would be more expensive then a wireless router which is an access point, router, and 4 port switch all in one. They are both Linksys G. I ask because i need to set up an access point at my work for 2 laptops and wasn't sure which i should uses since we have a DHCP server.

Name: StuartS
Date: March 28, 2008 at 12:59:03 Pacific

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Supply and demand. There is more demand for wireless routers therefore they are cheaper. Economy of scale. You can use the wireless router but disable the inbuilt DHCP server. Stuart

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thanks for the info

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Name: picohat
Date: March 30, 2008 at 07:02:48 Pacific

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Here is how you can configure wireless router as access point only. Take a look if you like..

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