The kids are finally sitting down to do their homework, and you get onto your laptop to watch your favourite Netflix show. But then it happens... you are faced with the hideous 'circle of doom'. Your show starts to buffer and buffer some more until you decide to call it a day. Why is your WiFi network not working properly even when you are paying for high-speed internet access?
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If you find connection issues are far too common in certain areas of your home, you might have a wireless internet issue. And in current times, it is certainly not ideal to have internet problems. But on the bright side, you can take the abysmal connectivity up to maximum levels with a great little device we call the Wireless Access Point.
Before we take a look at what a Wireless Access Point (or WAP for short) is, let's investigate WiFi range.
WiFi range
Wireless signals from the router are transmitted in a particular range. Take one of your Bluetooth devices, such as a wireless speaker, as an example. When you move it further away from your or computer, you will notice that the quality worsens, and the music cuts out until the speaker disconnects altogether. The same applies to your WiFi network.
The further your connected devices are from the router, the weaker the WiFi signal becomes. These signals can be further affected by the size of your house and obstacles such as walls and floors.
However, as discussed earlier, there is an excellent solution, WAP, which can improve your WiFi signal and reduce dead spots. Now, let's find out what it is.
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What is a Wireless Access Point?
A standalone device wired directly to your router, the WAP can be installed in separate locations in your home for maximum coverage. It allows you to extend your internet signals into rooms that would otherwise receive weak or no signals due to walls, general spacing or furniture obstructions.
By increasing the bandwidth of your wireless networks, it allows more devices to be connected simultaneously. Install multiple WAPs throughout your home on a single wireless network, and there is no need for you to swap between different networks. Essentially, it will provide strong, reliable and fast wireless connectivity.
How does a Wireless Access Point work?
There are two bands &#; 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz- that provide different speeds, ranges, and bandwidths. The 2.4 GHz band provides larger WiFi range at slower speed, while the 5 GHz band gives you high speeds with smaller coverage.
Connected directly to the router with an ethernet or data cable, the WAP receives the internet connection of one of these bandwidths and transmits its frequency, allowing you to connect easily to the internet wherever you are in your home.
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What are the benefits of having a Wireless Access Point installed?
Provides coverage to the upstairs and other areas that lack internet
You have picked the perfect location to install your wireless router &#; in an inconspicuous place downstairs in the study. But as anyone trying to access the internet upstairs would know, the walls, floor and distance are too much for the router.
When it comes to the areas you are looking to add internet coverage, think vertically. For example, consider installing a WAP in the upstairs location directly above the room where the router is located. The strong signal obtained from the WAP in this position will bounce coverage to other upstairs rooms.
Provides stronger internet connection when there are multiple users
You might notice your internet connection diminishing as more people come home and log onto the network. With a WAP, you will be able to access the network no matter where you are in the home.
By taking advantage of Kenner Electrics&#; expert electrical services, you will have the most current model of Wireless Access Point technology, such as the Ubiquity Unifi Wifi Wireless Access Point. And it is advisable to have at least 2 x WAPs installed in separate areas if you have a large home and particularly if it is double-storey.
Provides WiFi to the outdoors
Undoubtedly, you love spending time in the backyard during the summer, even if it is time spent catching up on work. Providing your monthly plan is not locked into bandwidth caps you should be able to move small distances from the router, such as to the back deck, and enjoy network connectivity.
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But if your router is in the study and there are a number of walls between it and the backyard, you will most likely experience weak signals. That&#;s when a WAP can help. By placing it in a room with an outdoor access point and as least obstructions as possible, you can take advantage of strong WiFi.
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Boost Your Signal with a Wireless Access Point
Are Wireless Access Points really beneficial? The short answer is yes! As we have seen here, the location of where the WAP is positioned is critically important. It is ideal for you to have it installed on the ceiling for optimal coverage, or even in cupboards if you prefer it out of sight.
Kenner Electrics is happy to assist. Contact us and enjoy an instant improvement in the areas you experience weak WiFi connection.
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Common types of access point configurations
Root access point
In this configuration, an access point is connected directly to a wired LAN, providing a connection point for wireless users. If more than one access point is connected to the LAN, users can roam from one area of a facility to another without losing their network connection.
Repeater access point
An access point or mesh extender can be configured as a standalone repeater to extend the range of your infrastructure or overcome an obstacle that blocks radio communication.
The repeater forwards traffic between wireless users and the wired network by sending data to either another repeater or an access point that is connected to the wired network. The data is sent through the route that provides the best performance for the client.
Bridges
Access points can be configured as root or non-root bridges to join multiple networks. An access point in this role will establish a wireless link with a non-root bridge. Traffic is then passed over the wireless link to the wired network.
Workgroup bridge
Access points that are in workgroup bridge mode can "associate" to other access points as clients and provide network connections for devices connected to Ethernet ports.
For example, if your business needs wireless connectivity for a group of network printers, you can connect the printers to a hub or a switch, connect the hub or switch to the access point Ethernet port, and configure the access point as a workgroup bridge. The workgroup bridge will then "associate" to an access point on your network.
Central unit in an all-wireless network
In an all-wireless network, an access point acts as a standalone root unit. It is not attached to a wired LAN. Instead, the access point functions as a hub that links all stations together. It serves as the focal point for communications, increasing the communication range of wireless users.
Key benefits of upgrading to WAPs
WAPs are a more convenient, secure, and cost-efficient alternative to using wires and cables to connect every computer or device in your network. And using WAPs to set up a wireless network can provide many advantages and benefits for your small business.
For one, a wireless network is more convenient to access. Adding new users is a lot less complicated, too. And you can easily provide Internet access to guest users by giving them a password to access your wireless network securely.
Also you can easily segment users, including guests, to help protect your network resources and assets.
Preparation for the future
When you invest in WAPs that feature future-ready modularity, you are helping to ready your IT infrastructure to support next-generation technologies.
WAPs that meet the new Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) standard, for example, can help you build a reliable, scalable, and secure wireless network to handle the rapidly growing number of Internet of Things (IoT) devices&#;and the data that those devices will create.
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