Router or Access Point?

[bob4432]

new wifi laptop on the way and am contemplating between a ap or new router? my current lan works fine and i really don't want to mess with a new router, but if they are better than a ap i will. i would rather just plug in a ap to the network and go with that. are there any benefits either way?

 

[nweaver]

you can turn a router into just an AP, I would get whatever supports the features you want at the lowest price.

 

[bob4432]

Originally posted by: nweaver
you can turn a router into just an AP, I would get whatever supports the features you want at the lowest price.

is there any one that is better than the other? i have read about some of the linksys ones having the ability to use modified firmware, is this advantageous?

 

[nweaver]

I don't know. I have a cheapy (can't even tell you the brand, lol) at home that I almost never use (never turn radio on) and I use Cisco 1231's at work, which is most likely overkill for your house 😀

 

[JackMDS]

Originally posted by: nweaver
you can turn a router into just an AP, I would get whatever supports the features you want at the lowest price.

Wireless Cable/DSL Router or Access Point - What should I get?

If you do not need the extra capacities of an Access Point get a Wireless Cable/DSL Router.

Using a Wireless Cable/DSL Router as a Switch with an Access Point

:sun:

 

[bob4432]

Originally posted by: JackMDS

Originally posted by: nweaver
you can turn a router into just an AP, I would get whatever supports the features you want at the lowest price.

Wireless Cable/DSL Router or Access Point - What should I get?

If you do not need the extra capacities of an Access Point get a Wireless Cable/DSL Router.

Using a Wireless Cable/DSL Router as a Switch with an Access Point

:sun:

thanks