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Enter a keyword...   ...or choose a category. choose one... Communications Computer Industry Companies Computer Science Data Graphics Hardware Internet and Online Services Mobile Computing Multimedia Networks Operating Systems Programming Software Standards Types of Computers World Wide Web   AP Last modified: Friday, January 16, 2004  Short for Access Point, a hardware device or a computer's software that acts as a communication hub for users of a wireless device to connect to a wired LAN. APs are important for providing heightened wireless security and for extending the physical range of service a wireless user has access to. Also see infrastructure mode and ad-hoc mode. Also see the Wireless LAN Standards chart in the Quick Reference section of Webopedia. Sponsored listings 100% US Based Virtual Bookkeeping & Controllership Services - Accounts Payable/Receivable/Banking. Monthly Financial Report Package. OSI has Monthly, Weekly, and Daily Bookkeeping Programs. Call Today! Concur® - Automate Key Accounts Payable Processes to Save Time & Money. Accounts Payable Outsourcing - Cut Costs 25% to 50% Annually, Gain SAS70 Controls & Best Practices.   Wireless - FAQ Northwestern University Information Technology's wireless network frequently asked questions. Provides information on Macintosh and Windows. Sizing Up Your WLAN This tutorial tells you what you need to know about what you need to have - in terms of APs - for your WLAN to actually work. Tools Simplify 802.11 Deployments Wireless LAN installation is tricky. The construction of a facility and silent sources of RF interference impact the propagation of radio waves, often in odd ways. Wi-Fi Planet 802.11 news, commentary and information. Wi-FiHotSpotList.com Search this directory for Wi-Fi hotspots in your region. Related Categories Ethernet Mobile Computing Wireless Computing Related Terms 802.11 ad-hoc mode Ethernet infrastructure mode Mobile IP roaming Wi-Fi Wi-Fi5 WLAN Shopping AP Products Compare Products,Prices and Stores Shop by Category: Laptop Accessories 5774 Store Offers Lighting 5261 Store Offers Wireless Access Points 281 Model Matches Plumbing Supplies 3621 Store Offers Building Supplies 4798 Store Offers