A wireless access point (AP) connects wired networks to wireless clients. An AP allows wireless devices to join the network by providing a bridge between the wired network infrastructure and wireless clients via radio frequency signals. Routers can provide similar functionality but are primarily designed to route traffic between different networks and typically include a built-in switch and AP. Controllers manage multiple APs but do not themselves broadcast Wi-Fi. NAS devices are focused on data storage.
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