Wireless access point

Nowadays, we often hear expressions like "I got connected to the internet with wireless" or "I've found an open wireless." This and many other similar expressions make us understand that the discussion is about the access point. That said, an AP (see Figure 1.17), often known as a wireless access point, is a network device that enables access to the wired network. With APs in a network infrastructure, the network becomes more accessible by enabling the access to organization services while on the go. In addition, it enables the support for the new trends like Bring Your Own Devices (BYOD):