Product comparison · 2 wireless access points

TP-Link TL-WA1801(EU) wireless access point 1201 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE) vs Zyxel NWA55BE 5100 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE)

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  • 20specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 8identical
  • 47known for one product only

Key differences

The Zyxel NWA55BE 5100 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE) has 3,899 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) (5100 Mbit/s vs 1201 Mbit/s). The Zyxel NWA55BE 5100 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE) has 114 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate (2.4 GHz) than the TP-Link TL-WA1801(EU) wireless access point 1201 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE) (688 Mbit/s vs 574 Mbit/s). The Zyxel NWA55BE 5100 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE) has 3,123 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) (4324 Mbit/s vs 1201 Mbit/s). Placement: Table on the TP-Link TL-WA1801(EU) wireless access point 1201 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE), Wall on the Zyxel NWA55BE 5100 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE). Operating temperature (T-T): 0 - 40 °C on the TP-Link TL-WA1801(EU) wireless access point 1201 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE), -25 - 65 °C on the Zyxel NWA55BE 5100 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE).

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • TL-WA1801(EU) wireless access point 1201 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):1201 Mbit/s
    • NWA55BE 5100 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):5100 Mbit/s
  • Maximum data transfer rate (2.4 GHz)
    • TL-WA1801(EU) wireless access point 1201 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):574 Mbit/s
    • NWA55BE 5100 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):688 Mbit/s
  • Maximum data transfer rate (5 GHz)
    • TL-WA1801(EU) wireless access point 1201 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):1201 Mbit/s
    • NWA55BE 5100 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):4324 Mbit/s
  • Placement
    • TL-WA1801(EU) wireless access point 1201 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):Table
    • NWA55BE 5100 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):Wall
  • Antennas quantity
    • TL-WA1801(EU) wireless access point 1201 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):4
    • NWA55BE 5100 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):2
  • Width
    • TL-WA1801(EU) wireless access point 1201 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):225 mm
    • NWA55BE 5100 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):308 mm
  • Depth
    • TL-WA1801(EU) wireless access point 1201 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):145.5 mm
    • NWA55BE 5100 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):136.4 mm
  • Height
    • TL-WA1801(EU) wireless access point 1201 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):37 mm
    • NWA55BE 5100 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):49.6 mm

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Comparison of TL-WA1801(EU), NWA55BE
67 specifications
Features4 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers1201 Mbit/s5100 Mbit/s
Maximum data transfer rate (2.4 GHz)Differs574 Mbit/s688 Mbit/s
Maximum data transfer rate (5 GHz)Differs1201 Mbit/s4324 Mbit/s
BandwidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.24 GHz
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11nIEEE 802.11be, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.3at, IEEE 802.3bt
Fast roamingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
VLAN supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Wireless isolationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Band steeringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cellular Coexistence Filter (CCF)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Transmitting powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source26 dBmW
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source631165 h
Receiver sensitivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMin. Rx sensitivity up to -99 dBm
6 GHzKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Frequency bandKnown for one2.4 - 5 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Security algorithmsDiffersSNMP, WPA, WPA-Enterprise, WPA2, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA3WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA3, 802.1x RADIUS
MAC address filteringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Auto Wireless Distribution System (WDS)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Service Set Identifier (SSID) featuresKnown for oneMultiple SSIDsUnknown — not stated by the source
Management featuresidentical
Command-line interface (CLI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cloud-managedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Firmware upgradeableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfacesidentical
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 W
Power over Ethernet (PoE) type supportedKnown for onePassive PoEUnknown — not stated by the source
DC voltage rangeKnown for one48 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Input currentKnown for one0.375 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
PlacementDiffersTableWall
International Protection (IP) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIP55
On/off switchKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Reset buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
WPS push buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Antenna1 differ
Antenna featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDetachable antenna
Antennas quantityDiffers42
Antenna gain level (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 dBi
Performanceidentical
Built-in processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Certificates1 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffersFederal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHSFederal Communications Commission (FCC)
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFCC Part 15C, FCC Part 15E, FCC Part 2.1091, ETSI EN 300 328, EN 301 893, Draft EN 303 687, EN 50385, EN 50665, EN IEC 62311, LP0002, FCC Part 15B, EN 301 489-1, EN 301 489-17, EN55032, EN55035, EN61000-3-2/-3, EN60601-1-2, BSMI CNS15936, EN 62368-1, IEC 62368-1, BSMI CNS15598-1
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers225 mm308 mm
DepthDiffers145.5 mm136.4 mm
HeightDiffers37 mm49.6 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source575.6 g
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source221 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source188 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source59 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source984.5 g
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 40 °C-25 - 65 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-40 - 70 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Protocolsidentical
DHCP serverKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
DHCP clientKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported protocolsKnown for oneIPv4, IPv6Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
PoE adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneLAN (RJ-45)Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability complianceKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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