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D-Link Wireless AC1300 Wave2 Dual-Band Outdoor Unified Access Point vs Zyxel NWA55BE 5100 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE)

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  • 30specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 16identical
  • 31known for one product only

Key differences

The Zyxel NWA55BE 5100 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE) has 3,800 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the D-Link Wireless AC1300 Wave2 Dual-Band Outdoor Unified Access Point (5100 Mbit/s vs 1300 Mbit/s). The Zyxel NWA55BE 5100 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE) has 288 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate (2.4 GHz) than the D-Link Wireless AC1300 Wave2 Dual-Band Outdoor Unified Access Point (688 Mbit/s vs 400 Mbit/s). The Zyxel NWA55BE 5100 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE) has 3,457 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate (5 GHz) than the D-Link Wireless AC1300 Wave2 Dual-Band Outdoor Unified Access Point (4324 Mbit/s vs 867 Mbit/s). Security algorithms: WPA, WPA2, WPA3 on the D-Link Wireless AC1300 Wave2 Dual-Band Outdoor Unified Access Point, WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA3, 802.1x RADIUS on the Zyxel NWA55BE 5100 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE). Placement: Pole, Wall on the D-Link Wireless AC1300 Wave2 Dual-Band Outdoor Unified Access Point, Wall on the Zyxel NWA55BE 5100 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE).

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • Wireless AC1300 Wave2 Dual-Band Outdoor Unified Access Point:1300 Mbit/s
    • NWA55BE 5100 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):5100 Mbit/s
  • Maximum data transfer rate (2.4 GHz)
    • Wireless AC1300 Wave2 Dual-Band Outdoor Unified Access Point:400 Mbit/s
    • NWA55BE 5100 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):688 Mbit/s
  • Maximum data transfer rate (5 GHz)
    • Wireless AC1300 Wave2 Dual-Band Outdoor Unified Access Point:867 Mbit/s
    • NWA55BE 5100 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):4324 Mbit/s
  • Placement
    • Wireless AC1300 Wave2 Dual-Band Outdoor Unified Access Point:Pole, Wall
    • NWA55BE 5100 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):Wall
  • International Protection (IP) code
    • Wireless AC1300 Wave2 Dual-Band Outdoor Unified Access Point:IP67
    • NWA55BE 5100 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):IP55
  • Antenna gain level (max)
    • Wireless AC1300 Wave2 Dual-Band Outdoor Unified Access Point:5 dBi
    • NWA55BE 5100 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):3 dBi
  • Width
    • Wireless AC1300 Wave2 Dual-Band Outdoor Unified Access Point:160 mm
    • NWA55BE 5100 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):308 mm
  • Depth
    • Wireless AC1300 Wave2 Dual-Band Outdoor Unified Access Point:79.5 mm
    • NWA55BE 5100 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):136.4 mm

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Comparison of DWL-8720AP, NWA55BE
61 specifications
Features4 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers1300 Mbit/s5100 Mbit/s
Maximum data transfer rate (2.4 GHz)Differs400 Mbit/s688 Mbit/s
Maximum data transfer rate (5 GHz)Differs867 Mbit/s4324 Mbit/s
BandwidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.24 GHz
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3afIEEE 802.11be, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.3at, IEEE 802.3bt
Wireless isolationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cellular Coexistence Filter (CCF)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Transmitting powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source26 dBmW
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source631165 h
Receiver sensitivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMin. Rx sensitivity up to -99 dBm
6 GHzKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Throughput data rateKnown for one10136 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Frequency bandKnown for one2.4 - 5.85 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
MIMOKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
MIMO typeKnown for oneMulti User MIMOUnknown — not stated by the source
Airtime Fairness (ATF)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Security algorithmsDiffersWPA, WPA2, WPA3WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA3, 802.1x RADIUS
Number of SSID supportedKnown for one32Unknown — not stated by the source
Management featuresidentical
Cloud-managedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Firmware upgradeableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 W
Power consumption (max)Known for one13 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
PlacementDiffersPole, WallWall
International Protection (IP) codeDiffersIP67IP55
Antenna1 differ
Antenna featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDetachable antenna
Antenna gain level (max)Differs5 dBi3 dBi
Antenna direction typeKnown for oneOmni-directionalUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Built-in processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFederal Communications Commission (FCC)
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFCC Part 15C, FCC Part 15E, FCC Part 2.1091, ETSI EN 300 328, EN 301 893, Draft EN 303 687, EN 50385, EN 50665, EN IEC 62311, LP0002, FCC Part 15B, EN 301 489-1, EN 301 489-17, EN55032, EN55035, EN61000-3-2/-3, EN60601-1-2, BSMI CNS15936, EN 62368-1, IEC 62368-1, BSMI CNS15598-1
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers160 mm308 mm
DepthDiffers79.5 mm136.4 mm
HeightDiffers460 mm49.6 mm
WeightDiffers1.38 kg575.6 g
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source221 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source188 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source59 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source984.5 g
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs-40 - 60 °C-25 - 65 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs5 - 95%10 - 90%
Packaging contentidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one85176990Unknown — not stated by the source

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