They're sort of like router-access point hybrids. That said, standard APs aren't capable of doing all this. Unless you have a mesh setup, the router does its job and APs do theirs.

First 802.11 Access Point The InTalk WR1200 was the first access point (AP) to conform to the IEEE 802.11 standard. Introduced in 1998, the unit supported a maximum rate of 2 Mbps.

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A solid access point that also includes a LAN port. The Netgear WAC510 is exactly what you need in a Wi-Fi 5 access point. It's easy to set up and includes an LAN port for wired devices.

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The access point also supports the 802.3bt PoE standard and has a 35W peak power consumption. The MSRP for the Engenius ECW536 is $1199, but we've got some good news.

They're sort of like router-access point hybrids. That said, standard APs aren't capable of doing all this. Unless you have a mesh setup, the router does its job and APs do theirs.

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