Product comparison · 2 wireless access points

Zyxel IAP500BE 5012 Mbit/s Black Power over Ethernet (PoE) vs Zyxel NWA50BE PRO

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  • 33specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 16identical
  • 14known for one product only

Key differences

The Zyxel NWA50BE PRO has 752 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the Zyxel IAP500BE 5012 Mbit/s Black Power over Ethernet (PoE) (5764 Mbit/s vs 5012 Mbit/s). The Zyxel NWA50BE PRO has 25 mm more width than the Zyxel IAP500BE 5012 Mbit/s Black Power over Ethernet (PoE) (150 mm vs 125 mm). The Zyxel NWA50BE PRO has 20 mm more depth than the Zyxel IAP500BE 5012 Mbit/s Black Power over Ethernet (PoE) (150 mm vs 130 mm). Only the Zyxel NWA50BE PRO has 6 GHz. Ethernet LAN data rates: 2500 Mbit/s on the Zyxel IAP500BE 5012 Mbit/s Black Power over Ethernet (PoE), 1000,2500 Mbit/s on the Zyxel NWA50BE PRO.

  • 6 GHz
    • IAP500BE 5012 Mbit/s Black Power over Ethernet (PoE):No
    • NWA50BE PRO:Yes
  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • IAP500BE 5012 Mbit/s Black Power over Ethernet (PoE):5012 Mbit/s
    • NWA50BE PRO:5764 Mbit/s
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • IAP500BE 5012 Mbit/s Black Power over Ethernet (PoE):2500 Mbit/s
    • NWA50BE PRO:1000,2500 Mbit/s
  • Security algorithms
    • IAP500BE 5012 Mbit/s Black Power over Ethernet (PoE):WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA3
    • NWA50BE PRO:WPA, WPA2, WPA3
  • DC voltage range
    • IAP500BE 5012 Mbit/s Black Power over Ethernet (PoE):12 - 48 V
    • NWA50BE PRO:12 V
  • Product colour
    • IAP500BE 5012 Mbit/s Black Power over Ethernet (PoE):Black
    • NWA50BE PRO:White
  • Antenna type
    • IAP500BE 5012 Mbit/s Black Power over Ethernet (PoE):External
    • NWA50BE PRO:Internal
  • Width
    • IAP500BE 5012 Mbit/s Black Power over Ethernet (PoE):125 mm
    • NWA50BE PRO:150 mm

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Comparison of IAP500BE, NWA50BE PRO
47 specifications
Features4 differ
2.4 GHzYesYes
5 GHzYesYes
6 GHzDiffersNoYes
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers5012 Mbit/s5764 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
Maximum data transfer rate (6 GHz)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5764 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers2500 Mbit/s1000,2500 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, IEEE 802.3at, IEEE 802.3bt
MIMOYesYes
MIMO typeMulti User MIMOMulti User MIMO
Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM)/(WME)YesYes
Fast roamingYesYes
VLAN supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Band steeringKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Security algorithmsDiffersWEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA3WPA, WPA2, WPA3
MAC address filteringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Auto Wireless Distribution System (WDS)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Management featuresidentical
Cloud-managedYesYes
Ports & interfacesidentical
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
DC-in jackYesYes
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 sourceCeiling
Product colourDiffersBlackWhite
Antenna1 differ
Antenna typeDiffersExternalInternal
Antenna gain level (max)3 dBi3 dBi
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers125 mm150 mm
DepthDiffers130 mm150 mm
Height35 mm35 mm
WeightDiffers646 g412 g
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers160 mm244 mm
Package depthDiffers180 mm168 mm
Package heightDiffers50 mm60 mm
Package weightDiffers864 g785 g
Package typeKnown for oneBoxUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mounting kitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 90%10 - 95%
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs-25 - 65 °C0 - 50 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-40 - 70 °C-40 - 70 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%10 - 90%

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