Product comparison · 2 wireless access points

TP-Link EAP245(EU) wireless access point 1300 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE) vs TP-Link EAP720 wireless access point 4324 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE)

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  • 33specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 22identical
  • 50known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link EAP720 wireless access point 4324 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE) has 3,024 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the TP-Link EAP245(EU) wireless access point 1300 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE) (4324 Mbit/s vs 1300 Mbit/s). The TP-Link EAP720 wireless access point 4324 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE) has 238 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate (2.4 GHz) than the TP-Link EAP245(EU) wireless access point 1300 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE) (688 Mbit/s vs 450 Mbit/s). The TP-Link EAP720 wireless access point 4324 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE) has 3,024 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate (5 GHz) than the TP-Link EAP245(EU) wireless access point 1300 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE) (4324 Mbit/s vs 1300 Mbit/s). Ethernet LAN data rates: 10,100,1000 Mbit/s on the TP-Link EAP245(EU) wireless access point 1300 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE), 2500 Mbit/s on the TP-Link EAP720 wireless access point 4324 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE). LED indicators: Power on the TP-Link EAP245(EU) wireless access point 1300 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE), Yes on the TP-Link EAP720 wireless access point 4324 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE).

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • EAP245(EU) wireless access point 1300 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):1300 Mbit/s
    • EAP720 wireless access point 4324 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):4324 Mbit/s
  • Maximum data transfer rate (2.4 GHz)
    • EAP245(EU) wireless access point 1300 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):450 Mbit/s
    • EAP720 wireless access point 4324 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):688 Mbit/s
  • Maximum data transfer rate (5 GHz)
    • EAP245(EU) wireless access point 1300 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):1300 Mbit/s
    • EAP720 wireless access point 4324 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):4324 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • EAP245(EU) wireless access point 1300 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):10,100,1000 Mbit/s
    • EAP720 wireless access point 4324 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):2500 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • EAP245(EU) wireless access point 1300 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):2
    • EAP720 wireless access point 4324 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):1
  • LED indicators
    • EAP245(EU) wireless access point 1300 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):Power
    • EAP720 wireless access point 4324 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):Yes
  • Width
    • EAP245(EU) wireless access point 1300 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):205.4 mm
    • EAP720 wireless access point 4324 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):160 mm
  • Depth
    • EAP245(EU) wireless access point 1300 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):181.6 mm
    • EAP720 wireless access point 4324 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):160 mm

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Comparison of EAP245(EU), EAP720
83 specifications
Features5 differ
2.4 GHzYesYes
5 GHzYesYes
6 GHzKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers1300 Mbit/s4324 Mbit/s
Maximum data transfer rate (2.4 GHz)Differs450 Mbit/s688 Mbit/s
Maximum data transfer rate (5 GHz)Differs1300 Mbit/s4324 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s2500 Mbit/s
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.3afIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11be, IEEE 802.11e, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11i, IEEE 802.11k, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11r, IEEE 802.11v, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3at, IEEE 802.3bz, IEEE 802.3x
Coverage areaKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source140 m²
Channel bandwidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source240 MHz
Spread spectrum methodKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOFDMA
Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM)/(WME)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
VLAN supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Rate limitingYesYes
Airtime Fairness (ATF)YesYes
Quality of Service (QoS) supportYesYes
BeamFormingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Maximum Tx power (2.4 GHz)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 dBmW
Maximum Tx power (5 GHz)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 dBmW
Frequency bandKnown for one2.4, 5 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Automatic channel selectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
MIMOKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
MIMO typeKnown for oneMulti User MIMOUnknown — not stated by the source
Virtual LAN featuresKnown for oneSSID-based VLAN assignmentUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless isolationKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Transmitting powerKnown for one27 dBmWUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Security algorithmsDiffers64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, 152-bit WEP, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSKEAP-AKA, EAP-FAST, EAP-GTC, EAP-MD5, EAP-PEAP, EAP-SIM, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, PEAP, PPSK, SNMP, SNMPv2, SNMPv3, SSH, SSID, WPA-Enterprise, WPA-Personal, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA2-Personal, WPA3-Enterprise, WPA3-Personal
MAC address filteringYesYes
Guest accessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Schedule accessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service (RADIUS)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Access Control List (ACL)YesYes
Number of SSID supportedKnown for one16Unknown — not stated by the source
Port-based Network Access Control (PNAC)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Protocolsidentical
DHCP clientKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Supported network protocolsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIPv4/IPv6
Management featuresidentical
Web-based managementYesYes
Access point managementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi schedule
Cloud-managedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
SyslogYesYes
Firmware upgradeableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers21
DC-in jackYesYes
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power over Ethernet (PoE)YesYes
Power over Ethernet (PoE) type supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePoE+
DC voltage rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 V
Input current1.5 A1.5 A
Power consumption (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source17.83 W
AC input voltageKnown for one12 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Known for one12.3 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
PlacementCeiling, WallCeiling, Wall
Product colourWhiteWhite
Reset buttonYesYes
LED indicatorsDiffersPowerYes
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Antennaidentical
Antenna typeInternalInternal
Antenna direction typeKnown for oneOmni-directionalUnknown — not stated by the source
Antenna featuresKnown for oneIntegrated antennaUnknown — not stated by the source
Antenna gain level (max)Known for one4 dBiUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Flash memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 MB
Internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4096 MB
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneMicrosoft Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Industry Canada (IC), RoHS
CertificationKnown for oneCE, FCC, RoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers205.4 mm160 mm
DepthDiffers181.6 mm160 mm
HeightDiffers37.4 mm36.7 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source410 g
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source245 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source228 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source792 g
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mounting kitYesYes
Quick start guideYesYes
PoE adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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

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