In multimedia collaboration systems, there is a significant difference between the AP mode (Access Point Mode) and the STA mode (Station Mode) of the Bijie multimedia collaboration system. The following are the main differences between the two:
Definition of working mode:
- AP mode: AP mode is the abbreviation for wireless access point mode, which refers to network hardware devices accessing the network in the form of wireless access points, providing WiFi signals to other wireless devices. In this mode, the device acts as an access point, allowing other wireless devices to access and provide data access.
- STA mode: STA mode is the abbreviation for Station mode, which means Wi Fi operates in wireless terminal mode. In STA mode, the device is viewed as a client, accessing the network by connecting to AP hotspots.
Functional features:
- AP mode:
Providing wireless access services, allowing other wireless devices to access, is the central node of the network.
It can connect to wired networks and transmit network signals to other wireless devices in the form of wireless WiFi signals.
Expand the WiFi signal range, enhance wireless network coverage, and improve the quality and experience of network coverage.
Has stronger security and control capabilities.
- STA mode:
As a terminal station device in wireless networks, it does not accept wireless access and instead connects to AP nodes for network access.
The coverage range is relatively small and suitable for use on mobile devices.
In the same network, there can be many STAs linked to the same AP.
Application scenario:
AP mode is commonly used in scenarios such as homes and offices that require expanding WiFi signal range and enhancing network coverage.
The STA mode is more suitable for mobile devices, such as smartphones, laptops, etc., to achieve network access by connecting to AP nodes.
Connection and interaction:
In AP mode, when the device is turned on and enters AP mode, its WiFi name will be displayed in the wireless LAN list, and other devices can connect to the device’s WiFi network for network interaction.
In STA mode, the device connects to the network by connecting to the AP hotspot, achieving communication and data exchange with the AP.
In summary, AP mode and STA mode have different functional characteristics and application scenarios in multimedia collaboration systems. The AP mode is suitable for providing wireless access services as the central node of the network, while the STA mode is more suitable for use as a terminal device connected to the AP.