Question

What is the access point (AP) in a wireless LAN?

(a) device that allows wireless devices to connect to a wired network

(b) wireless devices itself

(c) both device that allows wireless devices to connect to a wired network and wireless devices itself

(d) all the nodes in the network

The question was asked during an internship interview.

This intriguing question comes from Wireless LAN in section Wireless LAN’s, Electronic Mail and File Transfer of Computer Network

Answer 1

Right choice is (a) device that allows wireless devices to connect to a wired network

For explanation I would say: Access point in a wireless network is any device that will allow the wireless devices to a wired network. A router is the best example of an Access Point.