Product comparison · 2 wireless access points

TP-Link AC1200 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Ceiling Mount Access Point vs TP-Link 300Mbps Wireless N Outdoor Access Point

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  • 37specifications compared
  • 20differ
  • 17identical
  • 30known for one product only

Key differences

  • 5 GHz
    • AC1200 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Ceiling Mount Access Point:Yes
    • 300Mbps Wireless N Outdoor Access Point:No
  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • AC1200 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Ceiling Mount Access Point:1200 Mbit/s
    • 300Mbps Wireless N Outdoor Access Point:300 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • AC1200 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Ceiling Mount Access Point:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
    • 300Mbps Wireless N Outdoor Access Point:10,100 Mbit/s
  • Transmitting power
    • AC1200 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Ceiling Mount Access Point:23 dBmW
    • 300Mbps Wireless N Outdoor Access Point:27 dBmW
  • Number of SSID supported
    • AC1200 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Ceiling Mount Access Point:16
    • 300Mbps Wireless N Outdoor Access Point:8
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • AC1200 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Ceiling Mount Access Point:10.6 W
    • 300Mbps Wireless N Outdoor Access Point:4.42 W
  • Placement
    • AC1200 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Ceiling Mount Access Point:Ceiling, Wall
    • 300Mbps Wireless N Outdoor Access Point:Pole, Wall
  • Antenna type
    • AC1200 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Ceiling Mount Access Point:Internal
    • 300Mbps Wireless N Outdoor Access Point:External

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Comparison of CAP1200, CAP300-Outdoor
67 specifications
Features5 differ
2.4 GHzYesYes
5 GHzDiffersYesNo
6 GHzKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers1200 Mbit/s300 Mbit/s
Maximum data transfer rate (2.4 GHz)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi data rate (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
Frequency bandKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.4 GHz
BandwidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.4 GHz
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11k, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3atIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11h, IEEE 802.3af
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100Base-T(X)
Automatic channel selectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM)/(WME)YesYes
Number of WLAN connections (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
VLAN supportYesYes
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Transmitting powerDiffers23 dBmW27 dBmW
Wireless isolationKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Security2 differ
Security algorithmsDiffersSSID, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA2-PSKWPA, WPA-Enterprise, WPA-PSK, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA2-PSK
MAC address filteringYesYes
IP address filteringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Service Set Identifier (SSID) featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSSID broadcast on/off
Number of SSID supportedDiffers168
Auto Wireless Distribution System (WDS)YesYes
Port-based Network Access Control (PNAC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service (RADIUS)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Management featuresidentical
Web-based managementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Firmware upgradeableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfacesidentical
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
WAN connectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEthernet (RJ-45)
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power over Ethernet (PoE)YesYes
Power consumption (typical)Differs10.6 W4.42 W
Output voltageKnown for one12 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Output currentKnown for one1.5 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
PlacementDiffersCeiling, WallPole, Wall
Product colourWhiteWhite
On/off switchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Reset buttonYesYes
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
InternalNoNo
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Antenna2 differ
Antenna typeDiffersInternalExternal
Antenna direction typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOmni-directional
Antenna featuresDiffersIntegrated antennaDetachable antenna
Antennas quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Antenna gain level (max)5 dBi5 dBi
Number of connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Performance1 differ
Compatible operating systemsDiffersMicrosoft Windows 10/8/7/Vista/XPMicrosoft Windows 98SE, NT, 2000, XP, Vista™ or Windows 7/8/8.1/10 MAC OS, NetWare, UNIX or Linux
Certificatesidentical
CertificationCE, FCC, RoHSCE, FCC, RoHS
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers180.1 mm209 mm
DepthDiffers180.1 mm95 mm
HeightDiffers47.5 mm42.6 mm
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers315 mm278 mm
Package depthDiffers230 mm172 mm
Package heightDiffers75 mm106 mm
Package weightDiffers1.03 kg840 g
Packaging contentidentical
Mounting kitYesYes
Antenna includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%10 - 90%
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 40 °C-30 - 65 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-40 - 70 °C-40 - 70 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)5 - 90%5 - 90%

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