Someone please explain access points to me...

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Hi all

I have a Netgear Rangemax DGND3300 broadband router.

This is connected to a network switch which in turn feeds every room in the house with a Cat6 point.

In some rooms the wifi is to poor.

I assume that i can buy an access point, plug it in, connect a cat6 wire from the wall point to the access point box and then that will emit strong wifi in that room.

However all the netgear access points are as big as a router, not just a small plug. Why?!

Also, there seems to be about 10 different ones that range from £40 to £140. Which one do i need?!!

I want one that will give me full speed access to my network as i may also connect it to a TV etc and put movies, music and pics through it.
 
Guys I know I can use access points on one of the Ethernet leads. That's why I'm asking wha the difference is between the different access points in my original post....

How do I change my netgear channel? The room with blind spots in downstairs in the corner of the house and my router is upstairs a the front of the house. Should wifi work that far and through walls?
 
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