# Wireless access point symbol

Canonical URL: https://eloragrid.ai/symbols/iec-wireless-access-point-symbol
Publisher: Elora Grid
Updated: 2026-10-28
Lookup label: WAP
Drawing use: GA, Schematic
Reference families: IEC

Plan and network symbol for a wireless access point, a box or circle with radiating wave arcs.

## In plain English

### What does Wireless access point mean?

Wireless access points are drawn on plans as a small box or circle with radiating arcs, at ceiling or wall positions, tagged WAP or AP. They are usually powered by PoE through a data outlet, so the plan also shows that outlet.

### A simple example

Coverage is planned by survey or prediction, and the plan symbol locations come from that design. Industrial access points may have external antennas and need weatherproof or rail-rated enclosures. The arcs do not show coverage range or frequency band.

### What the drawings help you do

Find the data outlet and PoE source. Check coverage plan. An antenna symbol shows a radiating element; the access point is a complete network device.

### This particular reference

Plan and network symbol for a wireless access point, a box or circle with radiating wave arcs. An antenna symbol shows a radiating element; the access point is a complete network device.

### Terms

- Terminal: An identified point where a conductor connects.
- Rating: A value stating the conditions for which equipment is specified.
- Schematic: A drawing showing function and connections rather than physical appearance.

Concept diagram: Identify the device and form → Read the connections and state → Check the equipment reference
A guide to reading this reference. The original symbol illustration and its drawing notes appear below; these boxes are not a wiring diagram.

- [Industrial WLAN access points, clients and bridges](https://www.westermo.com/products/wireless/access-points-clients-bridges)
- [Industrial PoE Ethernet switches](https://www.westermo.com/products/ethernet-switches/poe)


## What it represents

Wireless access points are drawn on plans as a small box or circle with radiating arcs, at ceiling or wall positions, tagged WAP or AP. They are usually powered by PoE through a data outlet, so the plan also shows that outlet.
Coverage is planned by survey or prediction, and the plan symbol locations come from that design. Industrial access points may have external antennas and need weatherproof or rail-rated enclosures. The arcs do not show coverage range or frequency band.

## How to read it

- Find the data outlet and PoE source.
- Check coverage plan.

## Information to show or reference

- Tag AP ID.
- Show PoE data outlet.
- State mounting.

## Important distinction

An antenna symbol shows a radiating element; the access point is a complete network device.

## Facts

- Power: Usually PoE
- Placement basis: Wireless coverage survey
- Preview: Independent educational concept; plan symbols for this device vary between legends, so read the project key

## Public references

- [Industrial WLAN access points, clients and bridges](https://www.westermo.com/products/wireless/access-points-clients-bridges) — Westermo. Public product family page describing industrial wireless access points, clients and bridges.
- [Industrial PoE Ethernet switches](https://www.westermo.com/products/ethernet-switches/poe) — Westermo. Public product family page describing Ethernet switches that power field devices over the data cable.

## Graphic scope

Independent original educational concept illustration by Elora Grid. Not a certified standards graphic or manufacturer footprint. Unitless; not to scale. Original artwork licence: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/. Publisher material is linked only.