Can all routers be used as Wireless Access Points

[joey1211]

I've been asked to recommend a router for adding wireless to an upstaris flat which can connect to the router in the basement. Can all routers be setup to do this?

Don't want to recommend something which does not work!

Thanks!

 

[joey1211]

Why would you buy a router to do the job of a Wireless Access Point?

If a router can do what an access point can do and more for the same price, why wouldn't you buy a router. He'll then have a router when he moves out and gets his own place/connection.

 

[joey1211]

Can anyone a router that they are currently using as an access point only. I can then recommend both types and let them choose