Is it better to have access points or extensions
Whether you should use an access point or an extender depends on the size and layout of the network, the type of device you want to connect to, and the quality of service you need.
For smaller homes and offices, wireless access points (WAP) are usually the first choice. The access point extends the coverage of the existing Wi-Fi network, allows more devices to connect to it, and provides better coverage.
This may be all that is needed to improve the signal strength and range of Wi-Fi network. In addition, access points are more secure than extenders because they can provide stronger encryption.
On the other hand, in larger homes or offices, wireless extenders may be a better solution. These homes or offices need to extend the signal beyond the range of a single access point. The signal sent by the extender is weaker than WAP, but it can help improve the coverage of large houses or workplaces by finding the signal "blind spot".
Whether you choose an access point or an extender, you should ensure that you get high-quality equipment from a trusted brand. Any low-quality equipment you buy may not provide the coverage or performance you need, so it is usually worth investing more to buy a cost-effective equipment.
Can you have too many access points?
Yes, too many access points may be a problem. When there are too many access points, it may cause signal congestion, speed reduction and incomplete roaming from one access point to the next.
This is because all access points are competing for the same resources, including radio channels and network bandwidth. The more access points, the more fierce the competition for these resources, and the lower the availability of each access point.
In addition, too many access points will bring security risks. If users connect to access points they do not know, they may connect to malicious devices or other people's private networks.
Therefore, it is very important to correctly identify and protect any access point in the network by using WPA2 encryption and other access control technologies.
In short, although having access points is important for providing wireless coverage, having too many access points will cause problems in terms of speed, reliability and security. Therefore, it is important to evaluate the needs of the network and design an appropriate number of access points accordingly.
