| Term | Description |
| access point | A wireless access point (AP) in computer networking is a hardware device that allows wireless clients to connect to a wired network using Wi-Fi. The AP usually connects to a NAT router via a wired network, however, it can also be integrated as part of a wireless router as well. What differentiates an access point from wireless repeaters/extenders is that it is connected via wired network to its gateway and possibly the internet. |