The basics of a ``wireless LAN router'' that you haven't heard yet What is the content of ``one device with four roles''? : Differences between wireless LAN access points and wireless LAN routers [Part 2]
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At first glance they look similar, but in fact there is a clear difference between "wireless LAN access point" and " wireless LAN router". Understand both and choose the one that's right for you. Following the first part, which focused on wireless LAN access points, "How can I explain the basics of 'wireless LAN access points' that I haven't heard about yet?"
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>The wireless LAN router has the function of a wireless LAN access point and the function of a router that forwards packets between different subnets (small networks). It can play both the role of connecting client devices such as smartphones, tablets, and laptops to the LAN and the role of a gateway between the LAN and the Internet.
Most wireless LAN routers are also equipped with a 4-port Ethernet switch. Therefore, it is possible to connect several PCs to a wired LAN with an Ethernet cable and access the Internet. It also has basic firewall functions. In summary, a single wireless LAN router provides the following four functions.
As mentioned above, the wireless LAN router has the function of a wireless LAN access point, so it can be regarded as a "type" of wireless LAN access point. On the other hand, a wireless LAN access point does not have the function of a wireless LAN router. Therefore, when using multiple wireless LAN access points, a separate router is required to act as a gateway between the LAN and the Internet.
The second part will review the main differences between wireless LAN access points and wireless LAN routers.
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