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WISP vs AP Client Modes: Comparing Functions, Differences, and Recommended Devices for Networking

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How do WISP and AP Client modes differ, and which cheap, reliable device can share a wireless internet connection to multiple wired devices?

AP Client mode behaves like a Wi‑Fi adapter that connects to one upstream AP, while WISP mode treats the wireless link as the router’s WAN and uses NAT to share it across the LAN ports [#4959084][#4959391][#4964750] With AP Client, you can still connect multiple wired devices behind it if you add a router or switch, but then you depend on how many IPs your ISP gives you [#4959391][#4964750] For cheap, reliable hardware, the thread points to TP-Link TL-WA501G as good value with a detachable RP-SMA antenna [#4960587] It also mentions TP-Link TL-WR543G as sharing radio internet with 4 computers [#4961639] and Planet WAP-4035 as an AP Client device with a built-in 4-port switch [#4965246]
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  • #1 4956425
    konmaj
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    Hello! For some time I have been looking for a device thanks to which I could divide the network received via radio via RJ-45 ports between 2 computers and possibly a VoIP telephone. Recently, I read somewhere about the so-called operating mode in some wireless routers. WISP and therefore I have this question: what is the difference between WISP and AP Client? I will also be grateful for providing specific device models (cheap and reliable) that would meet my requirements. Thank you in advance and best regards.
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    #2 4959084
    mbo
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    AP Client - AP works just like a WiFi network adapter.
    WISP - AP built into the router is its WAN port and divides the link (NAT) to the remaining ports of the router, eg BlackBox BB54G.
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    konmaj
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    So I understand that in the "AP Client" mode, the radio signal can only be sent to 1 and only 1 RJ-45 port? And it cannot be distributed to several devices in this mode?
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    "AP Client" --- a sub-client can connect to some AP (access point) and cannot have its own wi-fi clients and after RJ you can connect as many clients as you want.
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    pala22 wrote:
    and after RJ you can connect as many clients as you want.


    Provided you get as much IP as you have computers from your ISP ...
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    konmaj
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    Anyway, as for the practical difference, the AP Client mode can pass the signal from the radio network via only 1 RJ-45 socket to only one device? Thanks to both of those who commented in this post and I am still waiting for other proposals of models working in WISP mode.
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    TP-Link TL-WA501G AP very good router in price / quality ratio, really reliable with a lot of useful functions. The detachable antenna (RP-SMA) in this case will be another advantage because you do not have to play with inserting any sockets.
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    Yes, the detachable antenna is also important, because my router will work with an external antenna.
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    TP-Link TL-WR543G can make such a device, it shares the radio internet with 4 computers.
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    Looks like it would also fit :D
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    AP Client Mode:
    You get one IP address from the operator and connect one computer, but not necessarily, because you can connect the router instead of a computer and then you set the address assigned to you on the router, and with the router you have a different class of addresses and you can connect as many computers as you want.

    WISP Mode:
    it's an AP with an already built-in router - that is, the AP gets an IP from the operator and to it (similar to the AP-Client version with a router) you plug in as many computers working in a different class of addresses than the one you got from the operator.

    Added after 10 [minutes]:

    sharp72 wrote:
    TP-Link TL-WR543G can make such a device, it shares the radio internet with 4 computers.

    This nomination is OK but not necessarily on 4 because it only has a built-in 4-port switch, but after connecting the next switches, you can turn on over 200 computers
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    For me, splitting the radio network signal into 4 devices is enough. Recently, I have seen a device such as Planet WAP-4035 on Allegro - it has AP Client mode and a built-in 4-port switch. Is it suitable for my needs?
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    Only when you have an AP with APC mode, it is best to make it fairly transparent, i.e. to pass all MACs. To allow more than one client to work.

    If I remember correctly, probably TP-Link TL-WA501G with a soft higher than 1.06 will be OK. I don't know if it is as transparent as D-Link DWL-900AP + but if so, it will be just right.
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    Well, but the last models listed are typical APs with single RJ-45 ports and the usual AP Client mode, so they will not be of use to me.
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    In that case, if AP Client works like a regular network card, if he wants to change its configuration, what ip should I log into because if I enter the ip assigned from the net provider, I will be banging on his equipment?
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    From what I read in this thread these APs with wisp mode can only share radio connection via RJ-45. There are some devices (preferably cheap). Which can share radio internet from provider to wifi? Can the authentication provider use PPPoE be a problem for these devices?
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    From what I read in this thread these APs with wisp mode can only share radio connection via RJ-45. There are some devices (preferably cheap). Which can share radio internet from provider to wifi?

    For stability and security, I always use 2 devices. He catches one and sends the other one
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✨ The discussion centers on the differences between WISP (Wireless Internet Service Provider) and AP Client modes in wireless routers. WISP mode allows a router to receive an IP address from an ISP and distribute it to multiple devices via its LAN ports, effectively functioning as a router with built-in access point capabilities. In contrast, AP Client mode connects to a single access point and can only provide internet access to one device through one RJ-45 port, although it can connect to a router to serve multiple devices. Recommended devices for these functions include the TP-Link TL-WA501G and TL-WR543G, which are noted for their reliability and ability to connect multiple devices. The Planet WAP-4035 is also mentioned as a suitable option for users needing AP Client mode with a built-in switch.
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