How do Wi-Fi routers differ from Wi-Fi access points?

Wi-Fi routers are comprised of both a router and an access point within the same hardware.

Wi-Fi routers allow wireless users to connect to a wired network, but Wi-Fi access points do not.

Wi-Fi routers offer advanced security options, but Wi-Fi access points are only capable of basic security.

Wi-Fi routers allow wireless users to talk to other wireless users, but Wi-Fi access points do not.