A router connects your network to other networks, most importantly the internet. A wireless access point (AP) connects Wi-Fi devices to your network. The box most small offices call “the router” is usually both in one case, plus a few switch ports. That combined box works for one room. Once you have more floor space, […]
Category Archives: Access Points
The best Cisco access point depends on two things: how many devices it has to serve, and how you want to manage it. Cisco’s lineup spans three generations: Catalyst 9100 (Wi-Fi 6), Catalyst 9160 (Wi-Fi 6E) and Cisco Wireless 9170 (Wi-Fi 7). Many networks still run the Aironet 1800, 2800 and 3800 (Wi-Fi 5). The […]


