What does it mean when a WAP (wireless access point) connects to a wire network?

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Sorry about my english, but from my understanding a WAP is just to provide wifi to computers and devices. But why people say it’s to connect to a wire network? this is something I don’t get

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Router – takes isp signal, gives you network+internet (usually wired and WiFi).
WAP – gives a WiFi signal but needs plugging into your network.
Extender – connects wirelessly to a WiFi, broadcasts it’s own WiFi.

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