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Access Point (AP)

A device that logically connects wireless client devices operating in infrastructure to one another and provides access to a distribution system, if connected, which is typically an organization’s enterprise wired network.

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A device that logically connects wireless client devices operating in infrastructure to one another and provides access to a distribution system, if connected, which is typically an organization’s enterprise wired network.

References
  • NIST CSRC GlossaryJan 05, 2026
    Access Point (AP)
    https://csrc.nist.gov/glossary/term/access_point
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    Source: NIST CSRC Glossary (csrc.nist.gov).