Product comparison · 2 wireless access points

EnGenius Cloud Managed vs Zyxel IAP500BE 5012 Mbit/s Black Power over Ethernet (PoE)

30specifications compared
21differ
9identical
35known for one product only

Key differences

The EnGenius Cloud Managed has 12 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate (2.4 GHz) than the Zyxel IAP500BE 5012 Mbit/s Black Power over Ethernet (PoE) (700 Mbit/s vs 688 Mbit/s). The Zyxel IAP500BE 5012 Mbit/s Black Power over Ethernet (PoE) has 24 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate (5 GHz) than the EnGenius Cloud Managed (4324 Mbit/s vs 4300 Mbit/s). The EnGenius Cloud Managed has 3 dBi more antenna gain level (max) than the Zyxel IAP500BE 5012 Mbit/s Black Power over Ethernet (PoE) (6 dBi vs 3 dBi). Only the EnGenius Cloud Managed has 6 GHz. Ethernet LAN data rates: 10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s on the EnGenius Cloud Managed, 2500 Mbit/s on the Zyxel IAP500BE 5012 Mbit/s Black Power over Ethernet (PoE).

6 GHz
- Cloud Managed:Yes
- IAP500BE 5012 Mbit/s Black Power over Ethernet (PoE):No
Maximum data transfer rate (2.4 GHz)
- Cloud Managed:700 Mbit/s
- IAP500BE 5012 Mbit/s Black Power over Ethernet (PoE):688 Mbit/s
Maximum data transfer rate (5 GHz)
- Cloud Managed:4300 Mbit/s
- IAP500BE 5012 Mbit/s Black Power over Ethernet (PoE):4324 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN data rates
- Cloud Managed:10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s
- IAP500BE 5012 Mbit/s Black Power over Ethernet (PoE):2500 Mbit/s
Product colour
- Cloud Managed:White
- IAP500BE 5012 Mbit/s Black Power over Ethernet (PoE):Black
Antenna type
- Cloud Managed:Internal
- IAP500BE 5012 Mbit/s Black Power over Ethernet (PoE):External
Antenna gain level (max)
- Cloud Managed:6 dBi
- IAP500BE 5012 Mbit/s Black Power over Ethernet (PoE):3 dBi
Width
- Cloud Managed:158 mm
- IAP500BE 5012 Mbit/s Black Power over Ethernet (PoE):125 mm

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Comparison of ECW520, IAP500BE
65 specifications	A EnGenius Cloud Managed Model ECW520 View product	B Zyxel IAP500BE 5012 Mbit/s Black Power over Ethernet (PoE) Model IAP500BE View product
Features5 differ
6 GHzDiffers	Yes	No
Maximum data transfer rate (2.4 GHz)Differs	700 Mbit/s	688 Mbit/s
Maximum data transfer rate (5 GHz)Differs	4300 Mbit/s	4324 Mbit/s
Maximum data transfer rate (6 GHz)Known for one	5800 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers	10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s	2500 Mbit/s
Frequency bandKnown for one	2.4 - 6 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networking standardsDiffers	IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11be, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n	IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11be, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11k, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11r, IEEE 802.11v, IEEE 802.3at, IEEE 802.3bt
Automatic channel selectionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fit AP mode featuresKnown for one	Mesh networking	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum Tx power (2.4 GHz)Known for one	23 dBmW	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum Tx power (5 GHz)Known for one	23 dBmW	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum Tx power (6 GHz)Known for one	20 dBmW	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum data transfer rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5012 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM)/(WME)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Band steeringKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Security1 differ
Security algorithmsDiffers	SNMP, SNMPv2, SNMPv3, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA2-PSK, WPA3-Enterprise, WPA3-PSK	WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA3
Access Control List (ACL)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Management featuresidentical
Web-based managementKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cloud-managedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Poweridentical
Output voltageKnown for one	12 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Output currentKnown for one	2 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (max)Known for one	25.4 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC voltage rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12 - 48 V
Design1 differ
PlacementKnown for one	Wall	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffers	White	Black
Reset buttonKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Antenna2 differ
Antenna typeDiffers	Internal	External
Antenna direction typeKnown for one	Omni-directional	Unknown — not stated by the source
Antenna featuresKnown for one	Integrated antenna	Unknown — not stated by the source
Antennas quantityKnown for one	6	Unknown — not stated by the source
Antenna gain level (max)Differs	6 dBi	3 dBi
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	158 mm	125 mm
DepthDiffers	35 mm	130 mm
HeightDiffers	158 mm	35 mm
WeightDiffers	600 g	646 g
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	207 mm	160 mm
Package depthDiffers	207 mm	180 mm
Package heightDiffers	87 mm	50 mm
Package weightDiffers	600 g	864 g
Package typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Box
Packaging contentidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one	1 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mounting kitKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions4 differ
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	0 - 90%	10 - 90%
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	0 - 40 °C	-25 - 65 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs	-40 - 80 °C	-40 - 70 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs	0 - 90%	10 - 90%
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	85176990	Unknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case widthKnown for one	440 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for one	450 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case heightKnown for one	240 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case gross weightKnown for one	9.81 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for one	10 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source

A dash means the value is not stated by the source. Unknown values are never counted for or against a product, and there is no overall score.

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