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AP Last modified: Friday, January 16, 2004
Short for Access Point, a hardware device or a computer's software that acts as a communication hub for users of a wireless device to connect to a wired LAN. APs are important for providing heightened wireless security and for extending the physical range of service a wireless user has access to. Also see infrastructure mode and ad-hoc mode. Also see the Wireless LAN Standards chart in the Quick Reference section of Webopedia. Sponsored listings Accounts Payable Outsourcing - Cut Costs 25% to 50% Annually, Gain SAS70 Controls & Best Practices. Free Intuit QuickBooks Simple Start 2009 - QuickBooks Simple Start Free Edition is a Free and fully featured bookkeeping software solution. JNL Accounting and Tax Services - Small Business Accounting and Tax Service. 20% Off All New Clients! We cover everything from start to finish.
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