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AP or wireless router

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  • 1.  AP or wireless router

    Posted Mar 17, 2014 01:38 PM

    I am new in WIFI equipment. when I need to use AP or wireless router? Building size - 12000 sq., users (smart devices and laptops)-

    20 max, guests - 15 max.  



  • 2.  RE: AP or wireless router
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    EMPLOYEE
    Posted Mar 17, 2014 01:49 PM

    A router is for use in small home environments with a few devices. If this is a business environment, Instant APs might be the best solution for you as they can handle NAT and routing for the environment.

     

    What is the use case? School, office, etc



  • 3.  RE: AP or wireless router

    Posted Mar 17, 2014 02:16 PM

    This is small company office. How I could figure AP model, according building size and users numbers?