Wireless

Wireless connectivity is common in homes and businesses, but a router and a wireless access point perform different roles. A router handles Layer 3 forwarding and usually DHCP/NAT, while an AP bridges wireless clients into a LAN.This article explains what an access point is, its benefits, and where it fits within a ...

Answer first: a PoE access point is still a wired access point; PoE describes how power is delivered over the Ethernet cable. Compare PoE with local DC power using the exact AP's supported inputs, feature power modes, cabling, switch budget, redundancy, and installation needs. See Cisco's access-point overview Revie...