Yes, some routers can be configured in AP mode, allowing them to function as a wireless access point. Network Switch: A switch is a physical device used to connect multiple devices on a local area network (LAN), facilitating communication by forwarding data packets to each MAC address of connected devices in an efficient manner. Wireless Access Point (WAP): A WAP allows wireless devices to connect. Can I use a switch with a wifi access point? I'd like to have wifi in my garage since we're always out there working on some project or another. Right now all I have is a computer, which is using the ethernet cable. Only autonomous WAPs that have multiple VLANs need to go into 802. 02-23-2012 09:31 PM I aggree. The main question i have is should the switchports connected to APs be set up as access ports or trunks? As I stated we have just two vlans but I plan to move everyone off of VLAN 1 and onto VLAN 10, 100 will be for voice and I may make a vlan 3 for APs since they use x. My. In modern networking, the terms Access Point (AP) and Bridge are often used interchangeably, creating confusion - especially as many devices today combine both functions. Simply put: An Access Point allows. That being said, the cable company gave us a new modem with router built in so if I can leave it downstairs, and have a wireless access point upstairs with ports so the access point can connect to the router downstairs, and has ports so I can still hardwire things (desktop, tivo, smart tv, &c) is.
