Product comparison · 2 wireless access points

NETGEAR WAC124 2033 Mbit/s Black vs NETGEAR WAC540 1733 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE)

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  • 32specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 15identical
  • 43known for one product only

Key differences

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • WAC124 2033 Mbit/s Black:2033 Mbit/s
    • WAC540 1733 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):1733 Mbit/s
  • Number of users
    • WAC124 2033 Mbit/s Black:64 user(s)
    • WAC540 1733 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):600 user(s)
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • WAC124 2033 Mbit/s Black:4
    • WAC540 1733 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):2
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • WAC124 2033 Mbit/s Black:1
    • WAC540 1733 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):0
  • Power over Ethernet (PoE)
    • WAC124 2033 Mbit/s Black:No
    • WAC540 1733 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):Yes
  • Input current
    • WAC124 2033 Mbit/s Black:1.5 A
    • WAC540 1733 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):2.5 A
  • Placement
    • WAC124 2033 Mbit/s Black:Table, Wall
    • WAC540 1733 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):Ceiling, Wall
  • Product colour
    • WAC124 2033 Mbit/s Black:Black
    • WAC540 1733 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):White

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Comparison of WAC124, WAC540
75 specifications
Features3 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers2033 Mbit/s1733 Mbit/s
Throughput data rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3000 Mbit/s
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11e, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11nIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11i, IEEE 802.11k, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11v, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.3at
Number of usersDiffers64 user(s)600 user(s)
ModulationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256-QAM
Fit AP mode featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11k & 802.11v smart roaming, Wireless distribution system (WDS)
Wi-Fi roamingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
WLAN channel featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWLAN channel management
VLAN supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Adaptive bandwidth managementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Load balancingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Band steeringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Airtime Fairness (ATF)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 one1733 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Security algorithmsDiffersWPA-PSK, WPA2-PSKEAP-TLS, PEAP, SNMP, SSH, SSID, SSL/TLS, TTLS, WPA, WPA-Enterprise, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK
Service Set Identifier (SSID) featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSSID broadcast on/off
Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service (RADIUS)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of SSID supportedKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers42
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
WAN connectionKnown for oneEthernet (RJ-45)Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power over Ethernet (PoE)DiffersNoYes
Input currentDiffers1.5 A2.5 A
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25.5 W
Power managementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power consumption (max)Known for one16.2 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supplyKnown for one18 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Design3 differ
PlacementDiffersTable, WallCeiling, Wall
Product colourDiffersBlackWhite
LED indicatorsDiffersLAN, Power, USB, WLANLAN, Power, WLAN
InternalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
On/off switchKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
WPS push buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Antenna2 differ
Antenna typeDiffersExternalInternal
Antenna featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntegrated antenna
Antenna gain level (max)Differs3 dBi4 dBi
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers181.4 mm241.5 mm
DepthDiffers239.7 mm241.5 mm
HeightDiffers40.6 mm40.2 mm
WeightDiffers385 g752 g
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source296 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source292 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source108 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 kg
Package typeKnown for oneBoxUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Mounting kitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneLAN (RJ-45)Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Master (outer) case widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source320 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source600 mm
Master (outer) case heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source278 mm
Master (outer) case gross weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.46 kg
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 pc(s)
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 40 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-20 - 70 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one5 - 95%Unknown — not stated by the source

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