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Zyxel IAP500BE 5012 Mbit/s Black Power over Ethernet (PoE) vs Zyxel NWA30BE 5012 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE)

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  • 34specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 22identical
  • 12known for one product only

Key differences

  • Security algorithms
    • IAP500BE 5012 Mbit/s Black Power over Ethernet (PoE):WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA3
    • NWA30BE 5012 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):WPA, WPA2, WPA3-Personal
  • DC voltage range
    • IAP500BE 5012 Mbit/s Black Power over Ethernet (PoE):12 - 48 V
    • NWA30BE 5012 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):12 V
  • Product colour
    • IAP500BE 5012 Mbit/s Black Power over Ethernet (PoE):Black
    • NWA30BE 5012 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):White
  • Width
    • IAP500BE 5012 Mbit/s Black Power over Ethernet (PoE):125 mm
    • NWA30BE 5012 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):155 mm
  • Depth
    • IAP500BE 5012 Mbit/s Black Power over Ethernet (PoE):130 mm
    • NWA30BE 5012 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):140 mm
  • Weight
    • IAP500BE 5012 Mbit/s Black Power over Ethernet (PoE):646 g
    • NWA30BE 5012 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):307.3 g
  • Package width
    • IAP500BE 5012 Mbit/s Black Power over Ethernet (PoE):160 mm
    • NWA30BE 5012 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):175 mm
  • Package depth
    • IAP500BE 5012 Mbit/s Black Power over Ethernet (PoE):180 mm
    • NWA30BE 5012 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):240 mm

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Comparison of IAP500BE, NWA30BE
46 specifications
Features1 differ
2.4 GHzYesYes
5 GHzYesYes
6 GHzNoNo
Maximum data transfer rate5012 Mbit/s5012 Mbit/s
Maximum data transfer rate (2.4 GHz)688 Mbit/s688 Mbit/s
Maximum data transfer rate (5 GHz)4324 Mbit/s4324 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN data rates2500 Mbit/s2500 Mbit/s
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11be, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11k, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11r, IEEE 802.11v, IEEE 802.3at, IEEE 802.3btIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11be, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11k, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11r, IEEE 802.11v
MIMOYesYes
MIMO typeMulti User MIMOMulti User MIMO
Fast roamingYesYes
VLAN supportYesYes
Band steeringYesYes
Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM)/(WME)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Security algorithmsDiffersWEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA3WPA, WPA2, WPA3-Personal
Management featuresidentical
Cloud-managedYesYes
Firmware upgradeableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfacesidentical
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power over Ethernet (PoE)YesYes
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50/60 Hz
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
DC voltage rangeDiffers12 - 48 V12 V
Input currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.3 A
Output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 A
Design1 differ
PlacementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDesk
Product colourDiffersBlackWhite
Antennaidentical
Antenna typeExternalExternal
Antennas quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Antenna gain level (max)3 dBi3 dBi
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers125 mm155 mm
DepthDiffers130 mm140 mm
Height35 mm35 mm
WeightDiffers646 g307.3 g
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers160 mm175 mm
Package depthDiffers180 mm240 mm
Package heightDiffers50 mm60 mm
Package weightDiffers864 g640.9 g
Package typeBoxBox
Packaging contentidentical
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 conditions1 differ
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%10 - 90%
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs-25 - 65 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-40 - 70 °C-40 - 70 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%10 - 90%

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