Wireless Access Points And The Principle Behind Their Working

In simple terms, wireless access points are a type of networking equipment that promotes and facilitates wireless communication between different devices such as laptops, computers, smartphones and others. Basically, wireless access point serves as the central pillar to connect devices to the internet or the corporate network. 

The working method of wireless access points is very simple. The WAP is connected to the network using an Ethernet cable. The access point then broadcast a wireless radio signal. External devices like laptops and smartphones connect to the network using this signal. When a wireless device connects to the WAP, the WAP assigns the device a unique IP address. The WAP then forwards all traffic between the device and the wired network.

Different Types of Wireless Access Points

There are a lot of different types of wireless access points in the market depending upon their intended use. The following are the most commonly used types:

Managed points: The managed wireless access points are very easy to manage and scale which makes them perfect for use in large-scale networks. They are controlled by a wireless LAN controller, which means that all the management and configuration are done through a centralized point.

WiFi range extenders: As the name suggests, these devices are used to extend the range of a network. They work by simply catching the signal from an existing access point and broadcasting it again.

Wireless mesh access points: A mesh network is a type of wireless network that can self-configure itself. In this type, different APs connect with each other and work as a single network. They are mostly used outdoors where using cables between APs is not feasible. 

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Common Problem Troubleshooting

Like all other electronic equipment, wireless access points also malfunction sometimes. Luckily, you can easily troubleshoot some frequent problems by following the general guidelines.

• Check the WAP's power and connections.
• Make sure that the wireless devices are within range of the signal being broadcast.
• Verify that the wireless devices are configured to use the correct SSID and password.
• Reset the WAP to its factory defaults.