Product comparison · 2 wireless access points

EnGenius EWS870AP wireless access point 1733 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE) vs Linksys Business Wireless AC2600 Pro Dual-Band MU-MIMO Access Point (LAPAC2600)

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  • 24specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 12identical
  • 37known for one product only

Key differences

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • EWS870AP wireless access point 1733 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):1733 Mbit/s
    • Business Wireless AC2600 Pro Dual-Band MU-MIMO Access Point (LAPAC2600):2533 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • EWS870AP wireless access point 1733 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):10,100,1000 Mbit/s
    • Business Wireless AC2600 Pro Dual-Band MU-MIMO Access Point (LAPAC2600):1000 Mbit/s
  • LED indicators
    • EWS870AP wireless access point 1733 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):LAN, PoE, Power, WLAN
    • Business Wireless AC2600 Pro Dual-Band MU-MIMO Access Point (LAPAC2600):System
  • Width
    • EWS870AP wireless access point 1733 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):209 mm
    • Business Wireless AC2600 Pro Dual-Band MU-MIMO Access Point (LAPAC2600):237 mm
  • Depth
    • EWS870AP wireless access point 1733 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):241.2 mm
    • Business Wireless AC2600 Pro Dual-Band MU-MIMO Access Point (LAPAC2600):243 mm
  • Height
    • EWS870AP wireless access point 1733 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):59.9 mm
    • Business Wireless AC2600 Pro Dual-Band MU-MIMO Access Point (LAPAC2600):43.7 mm
  • Weight
    • EWS870AP wireless access point 1733 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):2.99 kg
    • Business Wireless AC2600 Pro Dual-Band MU-MIMO Access Point (LAPAC2600):848 g
  • Operating temperature (T-T)
    • EWS870AP wireless access point 1733 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):-20 - 70 °C
    • Business Wireless AC2600 Pro Dual-Band MU-MIMO Access Point (LAPAC2600):0 - 40 °C

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Comparison of EWS870AP, LAPAC2600
61 specifications
Features3 differ
2.4 GHzYesYes
5 GHzYesYes
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers1733 Mbit/s2533 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi data rate (max)1733 Mbit/s1733 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s1000 Mbit/s
Frequency bandKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.412 - 2.462, 5.18 - 5.24, 5.745 - 5.825 GHz
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3af, IEEE 802.3atIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11k, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11r, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.3at
Channels quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source13 channels
Fit AP mode featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWireless distribution system (WDS)
Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM)/(WME)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
VLAN supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Virtual LAN featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSSID-based VLAN assignment
Number of VLAN IDsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source17
Rate limitingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quality of Service (QoS) supportYesYes
Receiver sensitivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11b 11Mbps: -85dBm 802.11a/g 54Mbps: -73dBm 802.11n HT20 MCS7: -67dBm 802.11n HT40 MCS7: -65dBm 802.11n HT40 MCS7: -65dBm
Automatic channel selectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ModulationKnown for one16-QAM, 64-QAM, 256-QAM, BPSK, CCK, QPSKUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Security algorithmsDiffersHTTPS, SNMPv3, SSH, WPA, WPA2802.1x RADIUS, HTTPS, SNMP, WPA, WPA2
Service Set Identifier (SSID) featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHidden SSID
Number of SSID supported1616
IGMP snoopingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Auto Wireless Distribution System (WDS)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
MAC address filteringKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Protocolsidentical
Management protocolsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSNMP, HTTP/HTTPS
Management featuresidentical
SyslogKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Firmware upgradeableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Switch typeKnown for oneManagedUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports22
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Poweridentical
Power over Ethernet (PoE)YesYes
Output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 V
Output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5 A
Power consumption (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 W
Design1 differ
PlacementCeiling, WallCeiling, Wall
Product colourWhiteWhite
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Reset buttonYesYes
LED indicatorsDiffersLAN, PoE, Power, WLANSystem
InternalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
International Protection (IP) codeKnown for oneIP67Unknown — not stated by the source
Antennaidentical
Antenna featuresIntegrated antennaIntegrated antenna
Antennas quantityKnown for one8Unknown — not stated by the source
Antenna gain level (max)Known for one3 dBiUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificates1 differ
CertificationDiffersFCC CEFCC: 47 CFR FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Class B; 47 CFR FCC Part 15, Subpart C; 47 CFR FCC Part 15, Subpart E CE: EN55022, Class B; EN61000-3-2; EN61000-3-3; 55024; EN 301 489-1 / EN 301 489-17, Class B; EN 300 328; EN 301 893; EN 62311; EN 50385
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers209 mm237 mm
DepthDiffers241.2 mm243 mm
HeightDiffers59.9 mm43.7 mm
WeightDiffers2.99 kg848 g
Packaging dataidentical
CD manualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLAN (RJ-45)
Mounting kitYesYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
PoE adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 85%
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs-20 - 70 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-30 - 80 °C-20 - 70 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%

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