an access point in a wireless network includes an external indication of the access point &# 39 ; s proximity to another access point . the external indication can be a led that blinks at a rate that is related to the proximity of the access point to the other access point . an access point is also capable of producing a network map that indicates the access point &# 39 ; s proximity relative to other access points that are coupled to the network . the access point is further capable of monitoring wireless network traffic to ascertain whether wireless network traffic has exceeded a threshold , and if so , releasing some client devices so that wireless network traffic no longer exceeds the threshold . the access point is also capable of automatically choosing one of a plurality of radio frequencies on which to operate . the access point chooses a frequency after evaluating frequencies on which other access points may be operating .