The best replacement for access point is router.

The best alternatives to access point are rated as following:
★★★★★  router
★★★★  bridge
★★★★  repeater
★★  range extender
★★  wireless router
★★  extender
★  wireless bridge
★  client bridge
★  wds
★  bridge mode
★  router difference
★  router administration screen
★  switch
★  wireless adapter
★  station
★  wifi extender
  gateway
  client mode
  second router
  repeater better
  wireless repeater
  hotspot
  universal repeater
  ap client
  wireless client
  infrastructure
  ad hoc
  wireless ethernet bridge
  adapter
  router mode
  wireless extender
  3600 access point
  root bridge
  peer to peer
  wireless broadband router
  access point router

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Speaking about access point, one probably shouldn't forget about wds.

Other search terms related to access point and their ratings are:
★★★★★ wds
★★★★ lan
★★★ guest access
★★ wired connection
★★ multiple ssids
You have in mind a companion for access point and it is not yet here? Propose!



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