Since the event, the third generation of Infinity access points has been developed and introduced to the consumer market, so the possibilities are now even greater. Moreover, auto-channel, auto-transmit, and dual band capabilities have allowed for easy configuration, minimal maintenance, and increased connection capacity. Despite the challenges, the average CPU load was low (20–30%).Ĭareful and comprehensive planning helped to determine the best locations for access points, eliminating frequency overlap and reducing noise. The network of access points covered an area of 2,400m² and provided Internet access to 1,800–2,400 concurrent users, averaging at 60–80 users and 50–70Mbps throughput per access point. What is more, limited channel availability and RF-intense environments posed a challenge to setting up an effective network of access points that would be capable of providing a quality service to large amounts of people.Īfter careful planning, LigoWave provided 30 Infinity 2N access points for deployment in strategic locations.

It was estimated that more than 20,000 devices might need a steady and reliable Internet connection during the event. The annual event brings in more than 15,000 tech enthusiasts and professionals from Italy and abroad. A few years ago, LigoWave devices were deployed by Enter Srl., a leading professional software solutions company and Internet services provider in Italy, for the purpose of setting up Internet access using access points at Festival ICT–B2B. For homes and small business, routers may be the optimum (if not the best) solution, while medium to large enterprises and organizations will certainly require a network of access points and switches.Īccess Points in Action. Which is Better? The answer to the question which one is better? is that it depends on the needs. While routers manage local area networks, communicate with outside network systems, acquire, distribute, and dispatch data in multiple directions, establish a point of connectivity, and ensure security, access points typically only provide access to the router’s established network. Wireless routers can function as access points, but not all access points can work as routers. An access point, on the other hand, is a sub-device within the local area network that provides another location for devices to connect from and enables more devices to be on the network.

The router acts as a hub that sets up a local area network and manages all of the devices and communication in it. This ensures that the connected wireless devices are protected against any threats that may arise from outside of the local area network. Other than providing a platform for various devices to communicate amongst each other, routers also have firewall and password protection functionality.

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