Access point confusion

Hey thanks! So is each access point connected to a cable, but just from behind the device if it's not daisy chained? I guess this is the most confusing to me. Sorry to be a pain! ha

All of the jobs that I have had mainly were end user support, hardware/software support. Some server management in AD , Exchange, etc. Virus removal, training, along with network support. Everything though, was pre-existing so I had never set up an entire network from nothing, on my own. Where I work they are installing around 15-20 access points since the building is huge. I am not sure, if any how involved i will be but would like to get some knowledge from people with experience because I want to learn and ensure that I understand what is going on.How are these connected, exactly? When you look at them, they appear to be just on the ceiling or wall with no cords at all (Maybe the Ethernet is hidden?) but lit up. I believe they are POE so they will only require an Ethernet cord, right? How are they connected? To where? Is each one...
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