Product comparison · 2 wireless access points

LevelOne AC1200 Dual Band Wireless Access Point, Desktop, Controller Managed vs TP-Link AC1200 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Ceiling Mount Access Point

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  • 30specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 13identical
  • 42known for one product only

Key differences

  • Number of SSID supported
    • AC1200 Dual Band Wireless Access Point, Desktop, Controller Managed:4
    • AC1200 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Ceiling Mount Access Point:16
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • AC1200 Dual Band Wireless Access Point, Desktop, Controller Managed:5
    • AC1200 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Ceiling Mount Access Point:1
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • AC1200 Dual Band Wireless Access Point, Desktop, Controller Managed:2
    • AC1200 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Ceiling Mount Access Point:0
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • AC1200 Dual Band Wireless Access Point, Desktop, Controller Managed:17 W
    • AC1200 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Ceiling Mount Access Point:10.6 W
  • Placement
    • AC1200 Dual Band Wireless Access Point, Desktop, Controller Managed:Table
    • AC1200 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Ceiling Mount Access Point:Ceiling, Wall
  • Product colour
    • AC1200 Dual Band Wireless Access Point, Desktop, Controller Managed:Silver
    • AC1200 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Ceiling Mount Access Point:White
  • Antenna gain level (max)
    • AC1200 Dual Band Wireless Access Point, Desktop, Controller Managed:6 dBi
    • AC1200 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Ceiling Mount Access Point:5 dBi
  • Certification
    • AC1200 Dual Band Wireless Access Point, Desktop, Controller Managed:CE
    • AC1200 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Ceiling Mount Access Point:CE, FCC, RoHS

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72 specifications
Features1 differ
2.4 GHzYesYes
5 GHzYesYes
Maximum data transfer rate1200 Mbit/s1200 Mbit/s
Maximum data transfer rate (5 GHz)Known for one867 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Frequency bandKnown for one2.4 - 2.4835, 5.15 - 5.35, 5.46 - 5.72, 5.725 - 5.825 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11e, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11i, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3xIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11k, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3at
Number of usersKnown for one100 user(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Channels quantityKnown for one165 channelsUnknown — not stated by the source
ModulationKnown for one16-QAM, 64-QAM, BPSK, CCK, DBPSK, DQPSK, DSSS, OFDM, QPSKUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM)/(WME)YesYes
Operating modesKnown for oneAccess Point (AP),Gateway,Repeater,WISPUnknown — not stated by the source
Flow control supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
VLAN supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Wireless isolationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Transmitting powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source23 dBmW
Security2 differ
Security algorithmsDiffers64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSKSSID, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA2-PSK
Service Set Identifier (SSID) featuresKnown for oneSSID broadcast on/offUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSID supportedDiffers416
MAC address filteringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Auto Wireless Distribution System (WDS)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service (RADIUS)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Management featuresidentical
Web-based managementKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Firmware upgradeableKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers51
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers20
WAN connectionKnown for oneEthernet (RJ-45)Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power1 differ
AC input voltageKnown for one12 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Input currentKnown for one1.5 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Differs17 W10.6 W
Power over Ethernet (PoE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 V
Output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 A
Design2 differ
PlacementDiffersTableCeiling, Wall
Product colourDiffersSilverWhite
Reset buttonYesYes
InternalNoNo
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Antenna1 differ
Antennas quantityKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
Antenna gain level (max)Differs6 dBi5 dBi
Antenna typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceInternal
Antenna featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntegrated antenna
Certificates1 differ
CertificationDiffersCECE, FCC, RoHS
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers128 mm180.1 mm
DepthDiffers198 mm180.1 mm
HeightDiffers28 mm47.5 mm
WeightKnown for one660 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data4 differ
CD manualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Package widthDiffers220 mm315 mm
Package depthDiffers285 mm230 mm
Package heightDiffers65 mm75 mm
Package weightDiffers1.32 kg1.03 kg
Package typeKnown for oneBoxUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedKnown for oneLAN (RJ-45)Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideYesYes
Mounting kitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%10 - 90%
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-40 - 70 °C-40 - 70 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)5 - 90%5 - 90%
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one85176990Unknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case widthKnown for one300 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for one685 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case heightKnown for one245 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case gross weightKnown for one14 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for one10 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicrosoft Windows 10/8/7/Vista/XP

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