What's Wi-Fi station mode and AP mode?

Station Mode

Yardian connecting/connected to a router

Devices that behave like a wireless client may be called a station. When the Yardian is under station mode, it means that the Yardian is connected to a wireless router.

Connected to a router

Connecting to a router

Access Point (AP) Mode

Yardian ready for Wi-Fi onboarding

The AP mode is short for Access Point mode. It is one of the most common mode for all wireless routers. When Yardian is under AP mode, it means that Yardian acts as a wireless router with SSID. Your cellphone will be able to connect to Yardian when it is under AP mode.