Wireless Access Points
Wireless Access Points covers Wi-Fi from enterprise ceiling APs by Aruba, Ruckus and HPE to TP-Link's Deco mesh kits, Omada OC200 controllers, range extenders and outdoor CPE units like the CPE210 and CPE710 for point-to-point links. Older 3Com and ProCurve APs are listed for installed networks. The first decision is how the APs will be managed: by a hardware controller, by cloud software, or standalone.
Wireless Access Points: 4,065 products
Buying guide
Planning a Wi-Fi refresh
Management model
Controller-based APs need a compatible controller and licenses; cloud-managed APs need a subscription; standalone APs are configured one by one.
Wi-Fi generation
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) and Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) APs both serve older clients. Newer standards help most in crowded areas with many devices.
Power
Most enterprise APs run on PoE. Newer, faster models may need 802.3at PoE+ or more for full radio performance.
Wireless Access Points
Frequently asked questions
Can Aruba APs work without a controller?
Many Aruba APs can run as Instant APs without a controller, depending on the model and firmware. Others are controller-only, so check the model.
What's the difference between an access point and a range extender?
An access point connects to your network by cable. A range extender repeats an existing wireless signal, which is simpler but halves throughput on many models.
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