WIFI ACCESS POINT
A wireless access point is a networking device that lets Wi‑Fi devices connect to a wired network, extending coverage and improving performance in homes, offices, and public spaces.
NOT THE SAME AS A MESH NETWORK
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An access point is a wired device that acts as an antenna to provide WiFi connections to devices that are not near the central router or existing WiFi antennas. As WiFi standards have evolved and increased bandwidth has been added the coverage of newer WiFi antennas has actually reduced. In order to benefit from high bandwidth WiFi you must be relatively close to the WiFi antenna. You may still be able to connect from far away but all that speed you are paying for will be significally reduced. The only way to add coverage and keep the high bandwidth is via Access Points.
Most home networks are created by and maintained by the service provider (ISP). This may be Xfinity, Kinetic, Starlink, etc. They generally all provide a single device (typically called a gateway) that acts as a modem, router and WiFi antenna all-in-one box. For a majority of users this works great and is a very simple cost effective solution. This is why they offer this device. However, for people with larger houses, buildings with metal, concrete or other WiFi blocking materials, or people in dense WiFi environments the best solution is Access Points and unfortunately ISPs do not provide a reliable option. For liability reasons and due to the specialized training required they do not spend time addressing these situations. They generally recommend a mesh network since that is also a relatively easy and cost effective solution.
There is one other option and that is where we come in. You can utilize existing wiring or sometimes add additional wiring to add wired access points. This is, by far, the best method when wiring exists or can be easily added (via an attic or basement or new construction). This is the only full proof way to add high bandwidth WiFi coverage to 'dead spots'. Whether it's an upstairs bedroom, pool house, detached garage or shop or just a large home or building. WiFi coverage can be added to these locations and will function as if you are standing right next to your ISPs Gateway/All-in-one box. This is accomplished by using wired access points. There is extra cost to this method but it is the fastest, most secure, most reliable, and longest lasting way to extend WiFi to just about any location. Mesh systems have their place and can work for a lot of situations but they are expensive for high bandwidth options and will get outdated much quicker due to software updates than traditional access points. We utilize both systems as needed and while we are onsite can also assess the wiring and devices and add ETHERNET connections when and where applicable, further improving the WiFi of the whole network.
Call or text to get more info or to setup an appointment. If you are building a new home/building we'd highly recommend you get us or someone to run wiring to a few key locations so that you at least have the option in the future.
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