Product comparison · 2 wireless access points

EnGenius EWS300AP wireless access point 300 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE) vs TP-Link AP500 wireless access point 1300 Mbit/s Black

25specifications compared
18differ
7identical
32known for one product only

Key differences

5 GHz
- EWS300AP wireless access point 300 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):No
- AP500 wireless access point 1300 Mbit/s Black:Yes
Maximum data transfer rate
- EWS300AP wireless access point 300 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):300 Mbit/s
- AP500 wireless access point 1300 Mbit/s Black:1300 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi data rate (max)
- EWS300AP wireless access point 300 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):300 Mbit/s
- AP500 wireless access point 1300 Mbit/s Black:1300 Mbit/s
Placement
- EWS300AP wireless access point 300 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):Ceiling
- AP500 wireless access point 1300 Mbit/s Black:Table
Product colour
- EWS300AP wireless access point 300 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):White
- AP500 wireless access point 1300 Mbit/s Black:Black
LED indicators
- EWS300AP wireless access point 300 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):Yes
- AP500 wireless access point 1300 Mbit/s Black:Power, WPS
Internal
- EWS300AP wireless access point 300 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):Yes
- AP500 wireless access point 1300 Mbit/s Black:No
Antenna features
- EWS300AP wireless access point 300 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):Integrated antenna
- AP500 wireless access point 1300 Mbit/s Black:Detachable antenna

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Comparison of EWS300AP, AP500
57 specifications	A EnGenius EWS300AP wireless access point 300 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE) Model EWS300AP View product	B TP-Link AP500 wireless access point 1300 Mbit/s Black Model AP500 View product
Features4 differ
2.4 GHz	Yes	Yes
5 GHzDiffers	No	Yes
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers	300 Mbit/s	1300 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi data rate (max)Differs	300 Mbit/s	1300 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Networking standardsDiffers	IEEE 802.3af	IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Number of usersKnown for one	100 user(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
ModulationKnown for one	16-QAM, 64-QAM, BPSK, CCK, DBPSK, DQPSK, QPSK	Unknown — not stated by the source
VLAN supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Frequency bandKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.4 - 5 GHz
Receiver sensitivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	11g 54M: -76dBm@10% PER 11n HT20 MCS7: -73dBm@10% PER 11n HT40 MCS7: -71dBm@10% PER 11a 6Mbps:-94dBm@10% PER 11a 54Mbps: -75dBm@10% PER 11ac HT20 MCS8: -66dBm@10% PER 11ac HT40 MCS9: -62dBm@10% PER 11ac HT80 MCS9: -59dBm@10% PER
Security1 differ
Security algorithmsDiffers	802.1x RADIUS, MD5, PEAP, SSID, WPA, WPA-AES, WPA-EAP, WPA-PSK, WPA-TKIP, WPA2	64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK
Number of SSID supportedKnown for one	8	Unknown — not stated by the source
Management featuresidentical
Web-based managementKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
SyslogKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Switch typeKnown for one	Managed	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Poweridentical
Power over Ethernet (PoE)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Output voltageKnown for one	12 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Output currentKnown for one	1 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	9.6 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design4 differ
PlacementDiffers	Ceiling	Table
Product colourDiffers	White	Black
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Reset button	Yes	Yes
LED indicatorsDiffers	Yes	Power, WPS
InternalDiffers	Yes	No
On/off switchKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
WPS push buttonKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Antenna2 differ
Antenna featuresDiffers	Integrated antenna	Detachable antenna
Antennas quantityDiffers	2	3
Antenna gain level (max)Known for one	5 dBi	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Flash memoryKnown for one	16 MB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal memoryKnown for one	64 MB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1000 MHz
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Microsoft Windows 98SE / NT / 2000 / XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / 8.1, Mac OS, NetWare, UNIX, Linux
Certificates1 differ
CertificationDiffers	FCC, IC, CE	CE, FCC, RoHS
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	128.7 mm	242 mm
DepthDiffers	128.7 mm	162 mm
HeightDiffers	43.9 mm	44 mm
WeightKnown for one	204.1 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions3 differ
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	0 - 90%	10 - 90%
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C	0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs	-20 - 60 °C	-40 - 70 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs	0 - 90%	5 - 90%
Packaging dataidentical
Package typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Box
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	LAN (RJ-45)
Mounting kitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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