AP versus router used as AP: why the price difference?

It seems that it is a lot less expensive to use a router and restrict it
to use as a wireless access point only than to purchase a dedicated
access point from the same company, like Linksys, D-Link, or Netgear.
Am I missing something here or should I not consider just using a router
as an access point?

Thanks
Ken

Ken wrote:
> It seems that it is a lot less expensive to use a router and restrict it
> to use as a wireless access point only than to purchase a dedicated
> access point from the same company, like Linksys, D-Link, or Netgear. Am
> I missing something here or should I not consider just using a router as
> an access point?
>
> Thanks
> Ken

I think some/most access points can be configured as a bridge between
two LANs. Most/all routers will not have this capability. If all you
want is local wireless capability, a router configured as an access
point will do just fine.

Good luck, jimbo

jimbo wrote:
> Ken wrote:
>
>> It seems that it is a lot less expensive to use a router and restrict
>> it to use as a wireless access point only than to purchase a dedicated
>> access point from the same company, like Linksys, D-Link, or Netgear.
>> Am I missing something here or should I not consider just using a
>> router as an access point?
>>
>> Thanks
>> Ken
>
>
> I think some/most access points can be configured as a bridge between
> two LANs. Most/all routers will not have this capability. If all you
> want is local wireless capability, a router configured as an access
> point will do just fine.
>
> Good luck, jimbo
Thanks. That works for me.
KK