Described is a modular access point for wireless communications. The
access point includes a housing which has at least one module receiving
slot and a first wireless communication radio. The radio communicates
with a first wireless device via a first frequency band. The access point
also includes a removable module configured for insertion into the module
receiving slot. The module includes a second communication radio
utilizing a second frequency band so that, when the removable module is
inserted into the slot, the access point is capable of communicating with
a second wireless device via at least one of the first and second
frequency bands. The access point includes a plurality of antenna
connectors which are connected to the first and second radios. The access
pint may utilize external antennas or internal antenna modules which
interchangeably attachable to the antenna connectors.