Wireless Access Points Explained - Home Networking For Beginners

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Wireless Access Points Explained - Home Networking For Beginners

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Do you know the difference between a Wireless Router and a Wireless Access Point? Do you wonder which one you should use in your Home Network? This video answers all your Home Wireless Questions! If you have any questions about this video please leave them in the comments down below. Thank you for being a part of The Ultimate Tech Hub Team and if you haven't Subscribed yet please do its free. And if you like this video give a thumbs up and share it. Thanks again for watching the Ultimate Tech Hub Channel! As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases.
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0:00:00 Introduction
0:00:45 Differences Between WAP & Wireless Router
0:01:45 SOHO Router Types
0:02:35 WAP - Summary
0:03:15 Which Wireless Network Device Should You Choose?
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@UltimateTechHub 2 жыл бұрын

@DanielOraraVA 4 күн бұрын

Thank you for making it very clear what WAP means, in this day and age

@UltimateTechHub 4 күн бұрын

Lol!

@BlazeBullet 4 ай бұрын

"You can have more than 1 wap in the house." Sold me. should have started off with that. 😂

@UltimateTechHub 4 ай бұрын

You can have as many WAPs as you can handle! 😂

@bobk381 2 жыл бұрын

If I understand correctly, I can have a “wired” router connected to my modem, and then hard wire one or more WAP’s throughout my house and basement and garage for “wireless” connectivity. If that is correct then I will need to run Cat6 cable to each WAP location. How are ceiling WAP’s powered? 110v or via the Cat6 cable? And if via the Cat6 cable does the router need to be the POE type? Thanks! Very helpful network information.

@chanrachow 4 ай бұрын

When we have multiple WAP devices does your mobile phone automatically switches seamlessly between the WAP’s when you are moving across the house to the nearest WAP as seamlessly as in mesh network?

@UltimateTechHub 4 ай бұрын

If your APs are set in Mesh mode then yes that will happen. If it's not set to mesh mode then it won't connect like that.

@Mechulus 2 жыл бұрын

And here I thought we were going to be entertained by Megan Thee Stallion and Cardi B. Imagine my disappointment... All is not lost though. Thanks to your information, I can use my WAP to watch WAP.

@UltimateTechHub 2 жыл бұрын

Lol. Thabks for watching Enjoy the WAP.

@Bo-uw5ye Жыл бұрын

Outstanding......................

@davidmusic824 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man, this has been really helpful for my job 👍

@rolasulaiman9836 Жыл бұрын

Thanks, good and clear explanation

@UltimateTechHub Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching I really appreciate it!

@Whatkindacheeseisntyours 2 жыл бұрын

Get to the point....check Don't try to impress with how much you know....check Don't bore me with your jargon....check I've been through countless videos on home networking and almost gave up.... Looks like you gained a subscriber my friend.

@UltimateTechHub 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steven I really appreciate it!!

@MVEGAS123 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the information

@UltimateTechHub Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching I really appreciate it.

@kellyk3742 8 ай бұрын

So let me get this straight.To connect a wap to a router i need a powered poe switch.I cant connect directly to outlet in router because it doesnt provide poe? (or at least my 10 year old linksis wrt 1900 acs doesnt.) Have you ever heard of anyone connecting a wap's to a reolink security camera nvr? I have extra poe outlets in nvr . Thanks again for your videos.

@Deeshoeshopper Жыл бұрын

I loved your video. Question … I have an extensive library from years of using pb, however, I just purchased a device that records in MP 4. Plex doesn’t pick up the content. Pls advise. Thx

@UltimateTechHub Жыл бұрын

Plex works for Mp4 and most video formats. Here is a video link that will help. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/n6qoh5yI2N6somg.html

@dave_mac 2 жыл бұрын

If I install a tp-link powerline adapter (so my upstairs bedroom gets better wifi) do I need to get one with a wifi connection or just wired? Would it use the same wifi info as my router? Can i plug a switch into the adapter to wire all devices upstairs? I know that's alot. Hope u can help

@UltimateTechHub 2 жыл бұрын

I don't use power line adapters but I believe they have both wired and wireless. I have heard they work well. Keep me posted on how it works for you.

@CAL1FORNIASUPERSTAR 7 ай бұрын

I am a disabled veteran living in a shared living home and they have a cox internet setup with an aruba wireless router located in a center area and i bought an aruba instant on access point to try to get some wired access but I cannot plug directly into the router what do I do to go from a wireless signal to an access point to allow wired internet to my Xbox and ps5? if it's not possible that's okay

@UltimateTechHub 6 ай бұрын

If there is no ethernet ports on the access points then its not possible. Sorry.

@John5ive Жыл бұрын

will a WAP broadcast singals for all SSIDs in the network?

@qweejeebow7533 Жыл бұрын

I am getting ready to setup my daughters network in her new two story house. so She has a main route that will receive the coaxl signal for the outside world. Then I was planning on running a cable off that to a control panel (homerun box) to a switch and then to a patch panel. So I wanted to add two WAPs off the swithc (poe switch). Question is do I give them all the same SSID on the waps and the router that has wifi built in? Hope this is clear...thank You .

@UltimateTechHub Жыл бұрын

From the control panel the coax has to connect to a modem then router then switch. You can add as many WAPs as you want and you can name them the same SSID with the same password so it's a seamless transition between WAPs. Hope this helps.

@idlesquirrel 2 жыл бұрын

How would I get them on the same network without interference? Say I have 1 wireless router and 3 WAPs

@markhoward8341 Жыл бұрын

Great video that helps a lot! A couple questions; I have a building (workshop) aprox 300 feet (a lot of oak trees but I could achieve line of sight if required) from my house that I want to get our wifi access from the house to. 1. Can I get just about any type WAP (probably Netgear like the router), set it up at the house with my laptop, then install it anywhere inside the workshop?

@UltimateTechHub Жыл бұрын

The WAP needs to be connected VIA an Ethernet cable ( Cat5e or Cat6 ) to your router or PoE switch. I recommend using PoE to power your WAP because its more efficient and no power adapter is needed. So you will need a PoE managed switch like an 8-port TP-Link or 8-Port Netgear. I always get 8-Ports for future-proofing. To get a WAP installed wirelessly in your workshop you will need 2 WAPs. 1 WAP in your house as close to the line of sight to the shop. 2nd WAP in the workshop as close to the line of sight to the first WAP. This is called a MESH Network. It's recommended to use the exact same WAP brand and type for both WAPs because they will work perfectly together. Second option: is you could run Cat5e in weather-proof conduit from the house to the work shop and connect the WAP that way. Hope this helps and keep me posted. 😀

@stevengamelin6118 Жыл бұрын

Hey Guys, great 101 video. So Question... My WAP setup through netgear recommended I change the SSID to prevent "interference" from router settings... But I want a professional style network that allows for seamless transitions from Router, to WAP1, to WAP2(outside) and back again. Thoughts?

@UltimateTechHub Жыл бұрын

You could name all the routers SSIDs the same name. Use the same password and security settings for that seamless transition between routers. However if one router gets hacked they all get hacked. That is the downside. Also this works best if all the routers are the same brand and or model. Keep me posted and thanks for watching.

@stevengamelin6118 Жыл бұрын

@@UltimateTechHub Ok Awesome, so even if SSIDs/pwords are the same... the router/WAPs will do their thing in maintaining best connectivity per location? Also, I watched, kzfaq.info/get/bejne/p9aTitiUxtatgps.html of yours. Could you make a more detailed/dialed-in version of minute marker 2? I could use a cheat sheet to print off LOL

@greenbeginner9221 2 жыл бұрын

When a router in your words "adds a WAP to the mix", is that different than wi-fi? If so, what's the difference between Wi-Fi and what a WAP does?

@UltimateTechHub 2 жыл бұрын

Adding a WAP means adding wifi to the router. All wireless routers are WAPs but not all WAPs are routers. Thank you for watching!

@HardHeadMilitary 2 жыл бұрын

What is the best bet for a wap, or since they are all hardwired does it matter. Ill be in a standard 2000 sqft home ranch style one story… all i want is the wireless signal strong throughout the home and the exterior I am going to pull cat 6 through the entire home for all of the major locations.

@HardHeadMilitary 2 жыл бұрын

So what would be the best brand device for me? I have a tp link omada eap 225 for outside and it performs well honestly, full bars 400’ away at our gate for the ring door bell. I just want to have some good stuff, between me being an electrician and my buddy an AV tech im doing the whole deal, and maybe a savant system

@UltimateTechHub 2 жыл бұрын

I would recommend the Netgear WAX 630. It's fantastic coverage and it can be powered be PoE or a power adapter. The app is also easy to use. 100 users at the same time and up to 1 gig speeds depending on your ISP speed. Thank you for watching.

@JasonsLabVideos 2 жыл бұрын

Multiple AP's in my 2 level 2000sqft house i have ONE ap that covers the whole place. Ap is on the top floor in the middle of the hall way. If you have a long wide house you might want 2 ap's but set half the power on them.

@UltimateTechHub 2 жыл бұрын

@@JasonsLabVideos Perfect. That's exactly what you should do. Thank you for watching!

@HardHeadMilitary 2 жыл бұрын

@@UltimateTechHub perfect! Your tech videos are informative, I have been watching your videos on the way to work in the morning, plotting my AV game plan… my next items are the audio reciever and in ceiling/wall speakers….

@brightideas5782 5 ай бұрын

Question??

@jen6774 Жыл бұрын

Hello. Great video! Question for you. I have a 4 story townhouse. I had 2 WAP’s prewired when it was built. How can I use them to get a better signal throughout the house? Thanks!

@UltimateTechHub Жыл бұрын

What kind of WAPs are they? You may want to upgrade to WAPs with better range and speed!

@jen6774 Жыл бұрын

@@UltimateTechHub I haven't bought the WAP yet but I intend to get the latest technology so it's worth my while. Thank you!

@UltimateTechHub Жыл бұрын

@@jen6774 I have several videos on different WAPs so make sure to check them out.

@TurtleMatey Жыл бұрын

How do devices switch from being connected to the WiFi from the router to the WiFi from a WAP and vice versa? Is it possible to connect a device to the nearest WAP to ensure the best connection?

@UltimateTechHub Жыл бұрын

You can run two routers with the same SSID to increase the range of your Wi-Fi network, but you must set up one router to handle the network administration and the other to act as a bridge back to the primary router.

@omarrueben Жыл бұрын

Just found you and subscribed. 1 gb modem, wired to tp link router in living room. Just had adt WiFi installed outside far end of garage. 40% connection power to cameras that should have at least 80%. Install another router in garage or a wap? My mind is not in the gutter 😏

@UltimateTechHub Жыл бұрын

How old is the tp link router? Sometimes an old router can cause issues. Otherwise install a WAP and my mind is not in the gutter. Lol

@omarrueben Жыл бұрын

@@UltimateTechHub It's about 5 yrs. old. 2.4 and 5.0 Archer C7. I should install WAP in garage straight from modem or router? I have no problem with skills.

@UltimateTechHub Жыл бұрын

@@omarrueben That router is too old. Definitely upgrade to a wifi 6 router. If you install a WAP make sure its installed in the best spot for optimal coverage. I have a Netgear WAX630 installed in the center of my house. It's a PoE++ wap which can provide 2.5gb speeds. Good luck and keep me posted.

@omarrueben Жыл бұрын

@@UltimateTechHub Thanks I will. Any particular router brand?

@UltimateTechHub Жыл бұрын

@@omarrueben I like Linksys brand.

@brightideas5782 5 ай бұрын

My question is I have a DVR HOOKED UP to my WiFi and a few cameras Now I want to add another DVR AND A FEW cameras on the other side of my house yet I can’t run wires back to the first DVR BECAUSE there’s no way to run hard wires So I want to be able to access the new cameras via mobile phone to Veiw So do I need an access point and what is it called And does this make sense? Thank you 🙏 SO

@UltimateTechHub 4 ай бұрын

Are the cameras wi-fi cameras? If yes then you can watch from your mobile devices.

@brightideas5782 4 ай бұрын

@@UltimateTechHub what I’m trying to say is I already have a camera system? Everything is all wired but on the other side of my building, I can’t run wires over to the Wi-Fi. So I’m gonna set up several cameras on the other part of my house by another DVR and then I’m guessing I need some type of Wi-Fi booster so I can access the cameras Mobly In this new area, everything is gonna be wired. I just need to know what units to buy cause all I have is the cameras.

@UltimateTechHub 4 ай бұрын

@brightideas5782 You can set up a mesh wifi system that daisy chains wirelessly from one access point to the next access point. Asus, Netgear amd TP-Link all make access points that can be configured to be in mesh mode. This will allow you to see the cameras from the other building.

@brightideas5782 4 ай бұрын

@@UltimateTechHub amazing thank you!! Appreciate your time and knowledge!! I will read this several times so I can think it through …

@neeneemaltese253 2 жыл бұрын

How do I hook it up

@preshyprecious1536 Жыл бұрын

How can I connect different access point to one router?

@UltimateTechHub Жыл бұрын

Here's a video link showing the entire process. To connect a Poe access point to a router the access point will need external power. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nrJxkpB6m92RqWg.html

@greenbeginner9221 2 жыл бұрын

What's the difference between a WAP an extender and a bridge?

@greenbeginner9221 2 жыл бұрын

Or is a WAP just an extender connected only by cable?