Product comparison · 2 wireless access points

NETGEAR WAC104-100NAS wireless access point 1200 Mbit/s Black vs Zyxel NAP203 1300 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE)

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  • 25specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 9identical
  • 35known for one product only

Key differences

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • WAC104-100NAS wireless access point 1200 Mbit/s Black:1200 Mbit/s
    • NAP203 1300 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):1300 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • WAC104-100NAS wireless access point 1200 Mbit/s Black:4
    • NAP203 1300 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):2
  • Placement
    • WAC104-100NAS wireless access point 1200 Mbit/s Black:Table, Wall
    • NAP203 1300 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):Ceiling, Wall
  • Product colour
    • WAC104-100NAS wireless access point 1200 Mbit/s Black:Black
    • NAP203 1300 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):White
  • Antennas quantity
    • WAC104-100NAS wireless access point 1200 Mbit/s Black:1
    • NAP203 1300 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):2
  • Antenna gain level (max)
    • WAC104-100NAS wireless access point 1200 Mbit/s Black:3 dBi
    • NAP203 1300 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):5 dBi
  • Width
    • WAC104-100NAS wireless access point 1200 Mbit/s Black:181.4 mm
    • NAP203 1300 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):203.9 mm
  • Depth
    • WAC104-100NAS wireless access point 1200 Mbit/s Black:239.7 mm
    • NAP203 1300 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):191.7 mm

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Comparison of WAC104-100NAS, NAP203
60 specifications
Features2 differ
2.4 GHzYesYes
5 GHzYesYes
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers1200 Mbit/s1300 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11nIEEE 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 802.3az, IEEE 802.3u
MIMOKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ModulationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16-QAM, 64-QAM, 256-QAM, BPSK, DBPSK, DQPSK, QPSK
Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM)/(WME)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWMM power saving
VLAN supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Wireless isolationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Maximal-Ratio Combining (MRC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Maximum Likelihood Detection (MLD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cyclic Shift Diversity (CSD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quality of Service (QoS) supportYesYes
Transmitting powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source27 dBmW
Receiver sensitivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-102 dBm
Maximum data transfer rate (2.4 GHz)Known for one300 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum data transfer rate (5 GHz)Known for one867 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of usersKnown for one128 user(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Auto MDI/MDI-XKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Security algorithmsDiffersWEP, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK802.1x RADIUS, EAP-AKA, EAP-FAST, EAP-PEAP, EAP-SIM, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, SSID, WEP, WPA, WPA2-PSK
MAC address filteringYesYes
Number of SSID supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8
Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service (RADIUS)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Protocolsidentical
DHCP clientKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers42
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power over Ethernet (PoE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power supplyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12.48 W
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)Known for one18 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Design3 differ
PlacementDiffersTable, WallCeiling, Wall
Product colourDiffersBlackWhite
LED indicatorsDiffersActivity, LAN, Power, WLAN, WPSYes
InternalNoNo
Antenna2 differ
Antenna featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntegrated antenna
Antennas quantityDiffers12
Antenna gain level (max)Differs3 dBi5 dBi
Antenna typeKnown for oneExternalUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFCC 15C, FCC 15E, ETSI EN 300 328, EN 301 893, LP0002, FCC 15B, EN 301 489-1, EN 301 489-17, EN55022, EN55024, EN61000-3-2/-3, EN60601-1-2, BSMI CNS13438, EN 60950-1, IEC 60950-1, BSMI CNS14336-1
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers181.4 mm203.9 mm
DepthDiffers239.7 mm191.7 mm
HeightDiffers40.6 mm34.7 mm
WeightDiffers385 g445 g
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source235 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source246 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source938 g
Packaging contentidentical
Mounting kitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideYesYes
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneLAN (RJ-45)Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions3 differ
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%10 - 90%
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 40 °C0 - 50 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-20 - 70 °C-40 - 70 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs5 - 95%10 - 90%
Management featuresidentical
Web-based managementKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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