11-20-2011 05:47 PM - edited 07-03-2021 09:06 PM
Hi Experts,
I am new in wireless technology. Is Access Point(AP) directly connect to the siwtch or is it a standalone device?
Thanks
Vipin
11-20-2011 05:57 PM
An access point connects to a switch. Now you have autonomous and lightweight access points. Autonomous are stand alone AP's and require a configuration. A lightweight AP requires a wireless LAN controller. Lightweight AP's are considered thin AP's because the WLC manages the AP configuration. The autonomous AP is considered a fat AP because you need to configure it.
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11-20-2011 06:19 PM
Depends on what you are trying to do.
I have tried using a WAP as a games hub. You can also connect the WAP to a switch and out to the internet.
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