Network Devices – Wireless Access Point (AP)

📡 Network Device: Wireless Access Point (AP) A Wireless Access Point (AP) is a networking device that allows Wi-Fi-enabled devices to connect to a wired LAN. It operates primarily at the Data Link Layer (Layer 2) of the OSI model but interacts with the Physical Layer (Layer 1) as well. 🔹 What is an Access Point? An Access Point is like a wireless switch. It connects wireless clients (like laptops, phones) to a wired network and extends network access to areas without Ethernet cables. ...

May 3, 2025 · 3 min · Rohan