Output solely from the Ethernet port connected to the access point.
Output solely from the Ethernet port connected to the access point.
Hello, it's understandable you're curious about this. Some APs have just one Ethernet port, which is meant solely for connecting the AP to a PC via cable. This means you can't link the AP directly to the main router using that port. Such setups are possible, but they depend on the specific AP model and configuration. To confirm if an AP's Ethernet port isn't limited, check its documentation or manufacturer guidelines for supported connections.
I think typically if it has one ethernet port it will be output, but if it has two, one is capable of input and one is output for switches and PCs. At that point though its not an extender, but a router.
Routers are designed to direct data packets between various networks. Access Points typically function as bridges, simply identifying MAC addresses and forwarding traffic through the appropriate port (or wireless channel), much like a switch does. It's possible to merge these roles, but having multiple Ethernet ports doesn't automatically classify an access point as a router. WiFi operates similarly to a wireless bridge, treating each connected device as a separate port on the network.