Wireless Access Point vs Wi-Fi Router

What is the difference between a wireless access point and a Wi-Fi router? A Wi-Fi router is what allows multiple wired and wireless devices to join together in a local area network. A wireless access point relays data between a wired network and wireless devices.

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Excellent explanation as usual. I would suggest adding the note that modern consumer routers have the Access Point feature built in. Therefore allowing the user to switch from router mode to access point mode in the the router's firmware. Some newer ones even have the repeater mode added.

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