Wireless Access Point
A wireless access point (WAP) is a networking device that allows other Wi-Fi devices to connect to a wired network using radio frequency (RF) waves. It can be a standalone device that is connected to a router or it can be a component of a router itself. WAPs are used to extend the wireless coverage of an existing network and to increase the number of users that can connect to it. They are commonly used in businesses, schools, and other organizations to provide wireless access to the internet for employees, students, and visitors. In the hierarchy of Electronics/Networking Equipment/Wireless Access Points, a WAP is a specific type of networking equipment that enables wireless communication between devices and the wider network infrastructure.