THE SIMILARITIES AND DIFFERENCES OF ROUTER, ACCESS POINT AND, REPEATER

 

ROUTER  VS.  ACCESS POINT

Main Differences.The router acts as a hub that sets up a local area network and manages all of the devices and communication in it. An access point, on the other hand, is a sub-device within the local area network that provides another location for devices to connect from and enables more devices to be on the network.

ACCESS POINT  VS. REPEATER

Access point is a device connected with cable (Cat5) to your main router/modem/internet, and serving clients wirelessly. Repeater is a wireless network device that repeats wireless signals to extend range without being connected with cable to either your router/modem, or your clients.

REPEATER VS.  ROUTER

The repeater mode helps you extend Wi-Fi coverage over a greater distance wirelessly. The Wi-Fi extender receives the signal from the router and creates a new signal based on the originating network, thus extending the range without being connected via cable.

        What is the router used for?

A router is a device that provides Wi-Fi and is typically connected to a modem. It sends information from the internet to personal devices like computers, phones, and tablets. These internet-connected devices in your home make up your Local Area Network (LAN).

     What is the repeater used for?

A repeater enables two-way radios to achieve better coverage, better penetration, and longer range than is possible without a repeater. How does it work? A repeater receives the radio signal on one frequency and simultaneously transmits the same signal on another frequency.

     What is a access point used for?

Access points are used for extending the wireless coverage of an existing network and for increasing the number of users that can connect to it. A high-speed Ethernet cable runs from a router to an access point, which transforms the wired signal into a wireless one.