The best replacement for wireless access point is router.

The best alternatives to wireless access point are rated as following:
★★★★★  router
★★★  range extender
★★  wireless router
★★  wireless bridge
★  wireless repeater
  powerline adapter
  range expander
  wireless ethernet bridge

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Speaking about wireless access point, one probably shouldn't forget about 4 port switch.

Other search terms related to wireless access point and their ratings are:
★★★★★ 4 port switch
★★ ethernet switch
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