The Wi-Fi access points can be best compared to switches in wired networks?
Monday, 18 December 2023
by Acácio Pereira Oliveira
Wi-Fi access points and switches are both essential components in computer networks, but they serve different purposes and operate at different layers of the network architecture. While they share some similarities, it is important to understand their distinct functionalities and how they contribute to the overall network infrastructure. A switch is a networking device that
- Published in Cybersecurity, EITC/IS/CNF Computer Networking Fundamentals, Physical networks, Cabling devices
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Computer Networks, Cybersecurity, Data Link Layer, Data Packets, Ethernet Cables, IEEE 802.11, LAN, MAC Addresses, Network Architecture, Network Connectivity, Network Infrastructure, Physical Layer, QoS, Radio Frequencies, Switches, VLANs, Wi-Fi Access Points, Wi-Fi Protocols, Wi-Fi Standards, Wired Networks, Wireless Connectivity, Wireless Networks