What is the access point (AP) in a wireless LAN?

Subject: Computer Networks

Topic: Wireless LANs Electronic Mail and File Transfer

Options:

1. Option A: device that allows wireless devices to connect to a wired network
2. Option B: wireless devices itself
3. Option C: both device that allows wireless devices to connect to a wired network and wireless devices itself
4. Option D: all the nodes in the network

Correct Answer:

Option A: device that allows wireless devices to connect to a wired network

Explanation:

Access point in a wireless network is any device that will allow the wireless devices to a wired network. A router is the best example of an Access Point.