An access point is a piece of hardware that allows devices to connect to the Internet and/or local network. Access points usually connect to a wired network using an Ethernet cable and provide Wi-Fi coverage to a specific area, such as a home, office or public space. An access point can also be used to extend the range of an existing Wi-Fi network. Access points may contain additional security features, such as encryption, network management and quality of service measurement.
Further reading:
Gupta, A. and Jha, R.K., 2015. Security threats of wireless networks: a survey. In: International Conference on Computing, Communication & Automation, IEEE, 389–95, https://doi.org/10.1109/CCAA.2015.7148407.
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Gupta, A. and Jha, R.K., 2015. Security threats of wireless networks: a survey. In: International Conference on Computing, Communication & Automation, IEEE, 389–95, https://doi.org/10.1109/CCAA.2015.7148407.
