Wi-Fi Extender vs. Wi-Fi Router vs. Wi-Fi Access Point: What's the Difference and Which One Do You Need?
Answer first: choose a router for gateway and WAN functions, a wired access point for planned Wi-Fi coverage and capacity, and an extender or mesh node only when its backhaul and placement can meet measured requirements. See Cisco's access-point overview. Continue with enterprise wireless hub, network-switch fundame...