Most WAPs can operate as a bridge, but not many routers can. If you simply want to extend the range of the network then WAP is the way to go.
Dave -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Michael Madigan Sent: 14 December 2011 08:55 To: [email protected] Subject: [NF] Wireless Router vs Wireless access point I know what the difference is, but is there any advantage to buying a wireless access point over a wireless router set to an access point. As I understand, you can make most wireless routers into wireless access points by configuring them differently. Any suggestions? [excessive quoting removed by server] _______________________________________________ Post Messages to: [email protected] Subscription Maintenance: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profox OT-free version of this list: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profoxtech Searchable Archive: http://leafe.com/archives/search/profox This message: http://leafe.com/archives/byMID/profox/[email protected] ** All postings, unless explicitly stated otherwise, are the opinions of the author, and do not constitute legal or medical advice. This statement is added to the messages for those lawyers who are too stupid to see the obvious.
