Product comparison · 2 wireless access points

Dell PowerConnect W-IAP205 1000 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE) vs Dell PowerConnect W-IAP215 1300 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE)

31specifications compared
15differ
16identical
5known for one product only

Key differences

Maximum data transfer rate
- PowerConnect W-IAP205 1000 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):1000 Mbit/s
- PowerConnect W-IAP215 1300 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):1300 Mbit/s
Power consumption (typical)
- PowerConnect W-IAP205 1000 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):12.5 W
- PowerConnect W-IAP215 1300 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):15 W
Antennas quantity
- PowerConnect W-IAP205 1000 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):4
- PowerConnect W-IAP215 1300 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):3
Antenna gain level (max)
- PowerConnect W-IAP205 1000 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):6 dBi
- PowerConnect W-IAP215 1300 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):4.5 dBi
Width
- PowerConnect W-IAP205 1000 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):150 mm
- PowerConnect W-IAP215 1300 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):203 mm
Depth
- PowerConnect W-IAP205 1000 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):150 mm
- PowerConnect W-IAP215 1300 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):203 mm
Height
- PowerConnect W-IAP205 1000 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):41.5 mm
- PowerConnect W-IAP215 1300 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):54 mm
Weight
- PowerConnect W-IAP205 1000 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):380 g
- PowerConnect W-IAP215 1300 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):750 g

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Comparison of W-IAP205, W-IAP215
36 specifications	A Dell PowerConnect W-IAP205 1000 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE) Model W-IAP205 View product	B Dell PowerConnect W-IAP215 1300 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE) Model W-IAP215 View product
Features3 differ
2.4 GHz	Yes	Yes
5 GHz	Yes	Yes
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers	1000 Mbit/s	1300 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi data rate (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1300 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Frequency band	2.4, 5 GHz	2.4, 5 GHz
Networking standardsDiffers	IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3af, IEEE 802.3u	IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3af, IEEE 802.3at, IEEE 802.3u
ModulationDiffers	16-QAM, 256-QAM, BPSK, QPSK	16-QAM, 256-QAM, 64-QAM, BPSK, CCK, QPSK
Maximum data transfer rate (5 GHz)Known for one	867 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
USB connector typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	USB Type-A
WAN connection	Ethernet (RJ-45)	Ethernet (RJ-45)
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Power1 differ
Power over Ethernet (PoE)	Yes	Yes
Power consumption (typical)Differs	12.5 W	15 W
Designidentical
Product colour	White	White
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Reset button	Yes	Yes
LED indicators	LAN, Power, Status	LAN, Power, Status
Internal	No	No
Antenna2 differ
Antenna features	Integrated antenna	Integrated antenna
Antennas quantityDiffers	4	3
Antenna gain level (max)Differs	6 dBi	4.5 dBi
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	150 mm	203 mm
DepthDiffers	150 mm	203 mm
HeightDiffers	41.5 mm	54 mm
WeightDiffers	380 g	750 g
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	190 mm	315 mm
Package depthDiffers	187 mm	265 mm
Package heightDiffers	57 mm	100 mm
Package weightDiffers	550 g	1.25 kg
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	5 - 95%	5 - 95%
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	0 - 40 °C	0 - 50 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)	-40 - 70 °C	-40 - 70 °C
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for one	FCC, CE	Unknown — not stated by the source

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