Definition
A wired-in device that broadcasts Wi-Fi. Several professionally placed access points give whole-property coverage that a single consumer router can't — the foundation of reliable business Wi-Fi.
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In networking, this term usually relates to reliability, security segmentation, and how devices like cameras stay online.
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Discipline: Network Infrastructure