An access point is a device that allows wireless devices (mobile phones, tablets, smart TVs, other devices) to connect to a local LAN network using Wi-Fi. It creates an entry point into the local network, which typically has a backbone built using a wired network, and provides these wireless devices with connectivity - access to the internet, cloud, etc.
The advantages of a WiFi Access Point (AP) are an easy installation, configuration, and a wide coverage of space with a WiFi network. With a group of access points, you can then cover, e.g. an entire house, restaurant or production hall.
The wireless Wi-Fi network operates on frequencies of 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. It supports the standards 802.11b/g/n/ac Wave 2 (Wi-Fi 5). A WiFi access point is equipped with security features that ensure network protection against unauthorized access and various threats. The WPA, WPA2, WPA3 encryption standards secure your wireless connections, with the WPA3 providing the latest and most resistant security.
The MAC filter function decides which devices can be connected to the network based on their MAC addresses, ensuring the security of your primary network.
Access points equipped with the PoE-in function can be powered directly through the Ethernet-LAN cable (UTP cable). The condition is that the router (active element in the network) also supports this function. In case the router doesn't support PoE, a PoE injector, which functions as a power source, is placed between the router and the Access point. This solution is very practical because the network administrator is not overwhelmed with a large number of power supplies, and it eliminates potential network outages due to unprofessional intervention by untrained personnel.
