CCNA Objective 1.1.d covers Access Points and understanding how they work is key to passing the exam and building solid Wi-Fi networks. Here’s what you need to know: * An Access Point (AP) connects wireless clients to the wired network. It’s the bridge between Wi-Fi and Ethernet. * It operates mostly at Layer 2, forwarding frames between wireless and wired devices. * Each SSID maps to a VLAN, which is how networks separate guest traffic from internal users. * 2.4 GHz offers better range but more