Layer 2 device - not talking wireless router at home, which is a WAP and router (layer 3) built in; is basically a bridge that extends the wired network onto the wireless network
. Has both WAP and router capabilities built into one device - the router part takes you to the internet (routing feature) whereas the WAP just serves the networking once inside
. Form of "security through obscurity" where you people can't see the name of the wireless network
. Limit wireless access to only certain physical devices - but not that secure because it's easy to spoof
. You want the wireless signal to stay in the building only and can't even be picked up outside. What do you do?
. Non-overlapping channels within 2.4GHz
. Available wireless spectrums
. Fastest wireless spectrum due to more channels meaning less crowding
. Common form of antennae that sends signal equally around the area
. Focuses the signal into one direction
. Many WAPs within an office building would be managed in a single device/screen
. WAP that does all the switching capabilities
. WAP that uses additional switch
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