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Bridge vs. access point

by Netwitz Jan 17, 2006 10:30PM PST

I have a new audio receiver that is able to connect to internet radio. I have a wireless network with a Belkin pre-n router and want to add this component to my network to access the internet radio. After reading several product descriptions, I am still confused. Would I need an access point or a bridge to connect it? I can't tell the difference in the descriptions I have read. Would either one work? I purchased a bridge, but it didn't seem to work when I was going through the receiver set up.

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Since a Wireless Access Point(WAP) must have a bridge, I see

by r. proffitt Forum moderator Jan 18, 2006 3:16AM PST

I see the confusion. Way back when, each part was a part. Today we get many parts of the system in each box.

In your case, you need only the WAP.

Bob

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