Linksys WAP4400N - Small Business Wireless-N Access Point User Manual page 12

Wireless-N Access Point with Power Over Ethernet
The above diagram shows a typical infrastructure wireless network setup. The wireless Access Points are
connecting to a Linksys switch that provides power to the Access Points. Each Access Point can connect multiple
wireless devices to the network. This network will provide connectivity among wireless network devices and PCs
that have a wired connection to the switch.
The switch then can connect to a router that can connect to an ISP to reach global Internet.
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Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network
Example of a simple wireless network