Networking Technologies
8. Summary Table
Aspect | Details |
Function | Connects wireless devices to wired networks, bridges Wi-Fi and Ethernet. |
Key Protocols | IEEE 802.11 (Wi-Fi), WPA2/WPA3, ARP, DHCP, SNMP. |
Devices | TP-Link EAP, Cisco Aironet, Ubiquiti UniFi, Google Nest Wi-Fi. |
Layer (TCP/IP) | Link Layer (physical transmission, MAC addressing). |
Layer (OSI) | Physical (Layer 1), Data Link (Layer 2). |
Use Cases | Home Wi-Fi, enterprise WLANs, public hotspots, IoT connectivity. |