Wireless Access Points

Introduction

A Wireless Access Point (WAP) provides WiFi access to your network. Generally speaking, most WAPs do NOT function as routers or network security devices - they must be connected to an existing router in order to be able to fully participate in and connect to a network. There's no doubt that wireless networks deliver big benefits when it comes to convenience. Wireless connectivity allows you to do anything from work from the deck on a beautiful Inland Empire summer day to locating an office where it might not otherwise be feasible to connecting structures thousands of feet apart. Wireless LAN (or WLAN) technology can be used in many different ways to solve particular problems. For instance, it is possible to connect buildings up to 4300 feet feet apart using what is called a wireless Ethernet bridge. Large structures, such as multi-level office buildings can be covered using a combination of multiple wireless access points and repeaters. Different wireless zones can be established with different network access and privileges. If you know what you're doing and use the right gear, there's very little that you can't accomplish. 

 

We've arranged these products into three broad categories -

These categories overlap in terms of price, performance and capabilities, so it is best to contact StarLAN Consulting Services for an assessment of your network and security needs. Owing to their higher level of functionality and sophistication, all of the products listed here require expert setup and configuration to perform at their best and most secure.

Also note that the list of products shown here is by no means comprehensive, nor is it the last word on what we may recommend for your particular data security needs. That said, those shown here represent best-of-breed solutions in their cost range - they are the products that we most often recommend. It is in most cases very difficult to improve upon them.