Is it more worthwhile to buy a WAP or a wireless router?

[Steve]

I already have a router, and I could connect a wireless access point to it. Is this more or less ideal than just replacing my router with a wireless-capable one?

 

[VirtualLarry]

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check this out. upgrades your router to wireless N, it's basically a WAP.

 

[mcmilljb]

Originally posted by: Steve
I already have a router, and I could connect a wireless access point to it. Is this more or less ideal than just replacing my router with a wireless-capable one?

It depends on your situation. You can buy good wireless routers at the same price as just an access point. Also you eliminate the need for 2 devices by upgrading to a single wireless router, and you can just sell off the wired router for a few bucks.

 

[JackMDS]

If the features that you need are in existence if a Wireless Router buy a Router cause it is cheaper.

Otherwise if you need a special feature you should buy an Access Point.

Wireless Cable/DSL Router or Access Point ? What should I get? - http://www.ezlan.net/APvsRoute.html

Using a Wireless Router as a switch with an Access Point - http://www.ezlan.net/router_AP.html

 

[core2kid]

Get a router compatible with the firmware DD-WRT. It enables the router to turn into a WAP. I currently use the WRT54G and I love it. It has never dropped out in the 6 months constant use. I use it with 4 computers wireless at once at times and it still goes strong with my PS3 wireless.