Product comparison · 2 wireless access points

TP-Link EAP245(EU) wireless access point 1300 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE) vs TP-Link TL-WA1801(EU) wireless access point 1201 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE)

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  • 24specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 11identical
  • 46known for one product only

Key differences

The TP-Link EAP245(EU) wireless access point 1300 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE) has 99 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the TP-Link TL-WA1801(EU) wireless access point 1201 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE) (1300 Mbit/s vs 1201 Mbit/s). The TP-Link TL-WA1801(EU) wireless access point 1201 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE) has 124 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) (574 Mbit/s vs 450 Mbit/s). The TP-Link EAP245(EU) wireless access point 1300 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE) has 99 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate (5 GHz) than the TP-Link TL-WA1801(EU) wireless access point 1201 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE) (1300 Mbit/s vs 1201 Mbit/s). Frequency band: 2.4, 5 GHz on the TP-Link EAP245(EU) wireless access point 1300 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE), 2.4 - 5 GHz on the TP-Link TL-WA1801(EU) wireless access point 1201 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE). Placement: Ceiling, Wall on the TP-Link EAP245(EU) wireless access point 1300 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE), Table on the TP-Link TL-WA1801(EU) wireless access point 1201 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
    • TL-WA1801(EU) wireless access point 1201 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):1201 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
    • TL-WA1801(EU) wireless access point 1201 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):574 Mbit/s
  • Maximum data transfer rate (5 GHz)
    • EAP245(EU) wireless access point 1300 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):1300 Mbit/s
    • TL-WA1801(EU) wireless access point 1201 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):1201 Mbit/s
  • Frequency band
    • EAP245(EU) wireless access point 1300 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):2.4, 5 GHz
    • TL-WA1801(EU) wireless access point 1201 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):2.4 - 5 GHz
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • EAP245(EU) wireless access point 1300 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):2
    • TL-WA1801(EU) wireless access point 1201 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):1
  • Input current
    • EAP245(EU) wireless access point 1300 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):1.5 A
    • TL-WA1801(EU) wireless access point 1201 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):0.375 A
  • Placement
    • EAP245(EU) wireless access point 1300 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):Ceiling, Wall
    • TL-WA1801(EU) wireless access point 1201 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):Table
  • Antenna type
    • EAP245(EU) wireless access point 1300 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):Internal
    • TL-WA1801(EU) wireless access point 1201 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):External

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Comparison of EAP245(EU), TL-WA1801(EU)
70 specifications
Features5 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers1300 Mbit/s1201 Mbit/s
Maximum data transfer rate (2.4 GHz)Differs450 Mbit/s574 Mbit/s
Maximum data transfer rate (5 GHz)Differs1300 Mbit/s1201 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Frequency bandDiffers2.4, 5 GHz2.4 - 5 GHz
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 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
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
Rate limitingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless isolationKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Airtime Fairness (ATF)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Transmitting powerKnown for one27 dBmWUnknown — not stated by the source
6 GHzKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM)/(WME)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Security1 differ
Security algorithmsDiffers64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, 152-bit WEP, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSKSNMP, WPA, WPA-Enterprise, WPA2, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA3
MAC address filteringKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Access Control List (ACL)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Service Set Identifier (SSID) featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMultiple SSIDs
Management featuresidentical
Web-based managementKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
SyslogKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers21
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC input voltageKnown for one12 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Input currentDiffers1.5 A0.375 A
Power consumption (typical)Known for one12.3 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power over Ethernet (PoE) type supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePassive PoE
DC voltage rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source48 V
Design1 differ
PlacementDiffersCeiling, WallTable
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for onePowerUnknown — not stated by the source
On/off switchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
WPS push buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Antenna1 differ
Antenna typeDiffersInternalExternal
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
Antennas quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Performanceidentical
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneMicrosoft Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneCE, FCC, RoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFederal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers205.4 mm225 mm
DepthDiffers181.6 mm145.5 mm
HeightDiffers37.4 mm37 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Mounting kitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quantity per packKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLAN (RJ-45)
Operational conditionsidentical
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-40 - 70 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one5 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one85176990Unknown — not stated by the source
Protocolsidentical
DHCP serverKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DHCP clientKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Supported protocolsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIPv4, IPv6
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability complianceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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