Product comparison · 2 wireless access points

Zyxel NWA1100N-CE 108 Mbit/s vs Zyxel NWA3550-N 300 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE)

20specifications compared
19differ
1identical
26known for one product only

Key differences

Maximum data transfer rate
- NWA1100N-CE 108 Mbit/s:108 Mbit/s
- NWA3550-N 300 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):300 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN data rates
- NWA1100N-CE 108 Mbit/s:10,100 Mbit/s
- NWA3550-N 300 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Frequency band
- NWA1100N-CE 108 Mbit/s:2.4 GHz
- NWA3550-N 300 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):2.4, 5 GHz
Internal
- NWA1100N-CE 108 Mbit/s:Yes
- NWA3550-N 300 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):No
Dimensions (WxDxH)
- NWA1100N-CE 108 Mbit/s:152 x 92 x 45 mm
- NWA3550-N 300 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):257 x 257 x 51 mm
Weight
- NWA1100N-CE 108 Mbit/s:200 g
- NWA3550-N 300 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):1.36 kg
Package weight
- NWA1100N-CE 108 Mbit/s:770 g
- NWA3550-N 300 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):3.6 kg
Networking features
- NWA1100N-CE 108 Mbit/s:Fast Ethernet
- NWA3550-N 300 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):Gigabit Ethernet

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Comparison of NWA1100N-CE, NWA3550-N
46 specifications	A Zyxel NWA1100N-CE 108 Mbit/s Model NWA1100N-CE View product	B Zyxel NWA3550-N 300 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE) Model NWA3550-N View product
Features5 differ
2.4 GHz	Yes	Yes
5 GHzKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers	108 Mbit/s	300 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers	10,100 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Throughput data rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	140 Mbit/s
Frequency bandDiffers	2.4 GHz	2.4, 5 GHz
Networking standardsDiffers	IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n	IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3af, IEEE 802.3at, IEEE 802.3az, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3z
Cabling technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10/100/1000BASE-T(X)
ModulationDiffers	16-QAM, 64-QAM, CCK, DQPSK, QPSK	16-QAM, 64-QAM, BPSK, CCK, DBPSK, DQPSK, QPSK
Security1 differ
Security algorithmsDiffers	WEP, WPA2, WPA2-PSK	802.1x RADIUS, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, PEAP, WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA2-PSK
MAC address filteringKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Protocolsidentical
DHCP clientKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfacesidentical
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
InterfaceKnown for one	Rj-45	Unknown — not stated by the source
WAN connectionKnown for one	Ethernet (RJ-45)	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power over Ethernet (PoE)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	28 W
Design1 differ
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	White
InternalDiffers	Yes	No
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Antennaidentical
Antennas quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Antenna typeKnown for one	External	Unknown — not stated by the source
Antenna featuresKnown for one	Detachable antenna	Unknown — not stated by the source
Antenna gain level (max)Known for one	20 dBi	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificates1 differ
CertificationDiffers	FCC Part 15/107, EN 301 489-17 V1.2.1: 08-2002, EN 301 489-1 V1.5.1:11-2004; FCC Part 15C 15.247, ETSI EN 300 328, DGT LP0002	FCC ETSI EN 300 328 V1.7.1, ETSI EN 301 893 V1.2.3:08-2003, DGT LP0002
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	257 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	257 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	51 mm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	152 x 92 x 45 mm	257 x 257 x 51 mm
WeightDiffers	200 g	1.36 kg
Packaging data1 differ
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	382 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	415 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	154 mm
Package weightDiffers	770 g	3.6 kg
Other features4 differ
Supported data transfer ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10/100/1000 Mbit/s
Networking featuresDiffers	Fast Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	275 x 147 x 100 mm	382 x 415 x 154 mm
SafetyDiffers	EN 60950-1, IEC 60950-1	EN 60950-1, EN 60601-1-2: 2002
Wireless technologyDiffers	WiFi 802.11 b/g/n	802.11 a/b/g/n
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	-22 - 140 °F	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power LEDKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions4 differ
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	20 - 95%	-40 - 60%
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	-30 - 60 °C	10 - 90 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs	30 - 60 °C	10 - 90 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs	10 - 90%	-40 - 70%

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