Product comparison · 2 wireless access points

Zyxel NWA1100N-CE 108 Mbit/s vs Zyxel NWA5550-N 300 Mbit/s Power over Ethernet (PoE)

16specifications compared
14differ
2identical
27known for one product only

Key differences

Maximum data transfer rate
- NWA1100N-CE 108 Mbit/s:108 Mbit/s
- NWA5550-N 300 Mbit/s Power over Ethernet (PoE):300 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN data rates
- NWA1100N-CE 108 Mbit/s:10,100 Mbit/s
- NWA5550-N 300 Mbit/s Power over Ethernet (PoE):10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Security algorithms
- NWA1100N-CE 108 Mbit/s:WEP, WPA2, WPA2-PSK
- NWA5550-N 300 Mbit/s Power over Ethernet (PoE):WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA2-PSK
Internal
- NWA1100N-CE 108 Mbit/s:Yes
- NWA5550-N 300 Mbit/s Power over Ethernet (PoE):No
Weight
- NWA1100N-CE 108 Mbit/s:200 g
- NWA5550-N 300 Mbit/s Power over Ethernet (PoE):1.36 kg
Package weight
- NWA1100N-CE 108 Mbit/s:770 g
- NWA5550-N 300 Mbit/s Power over Ethernet (PoE):3.6 kg
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
- NWA1100N-CE 108 Mbit/s:20 - 95%
- NWA5550-N 300 Mbit/s Power over Ethernet (PoE):10 - 90%
Operating temperature (T-T)
- NWA1100N-CE 108 Mbit/s:-30 - 60 °C
- NWA5550-N 300 Mbit/s Power over Ethernet (PoE):-40 - 60 °C

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Comparison of NWA1100N-CE, NWA5550-N
43 specifications	A Zyxel NWA1100N-CE 108 Mbit/s Model NWA1100N-CE View product	B Zyxel NWA5550-N 300 Mbit/s Power over Ethernet (PoE) Model NWA5550-N View product
Features5 differ
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	2.412 - 2.472, 5.15 - 5.85 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 802.3u
ModulationDiffers	16-QAM, 64-QAM, CCK, DQPSK, QPSK	16-QAM, 64-QAM, BPSK, CCK, DBPSK, DQPSK, QPSK
VLAN supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
2.4 GHzKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Security algorithmsDiffers	WEP, WPA2, WPA2-PSK	WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA2-PSK
Protocolsidentical
DHCP clientKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Management featuresidentical
Command-line interface (CLI)Known 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
Design1 differ
LED indicators	Yes	Yes
InternalDiffers	Yes	No
Antennaidentical
Antennas quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Antenna connector typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	N-type
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 Part 15C 15.247, FCC Part 15E (Class B) EN 300 328 V1.7.1, EN 301 893 V1.2.3:08-2003, DGT LP0002 (Class B) FCC Part 15B, EN 301 489-17 V1.2.1: 08-2002 (Class B) EN 301 489-1 V1.5.1: 11-2004 (Class B)
Weight & dimensions1 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
WeightDiffers	200 g	1.36 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	152 x 92 x 45 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 features1 differ
SafetyDiffers	EN 60950-1, IEC 60950-1	EN 60950-1 (Class B), EN 60601-1-2:2002
Networking featuresKnown for one	Fast Ethernet	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	-22 - 140 °F	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	275 x 147 x 100 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power LEDKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wireless technologyKnown for one	WiFi 802.11 b/g/n	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions3 differ
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	20 - 95%	10 - 90%
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	-30 - 60 °C	-40 - 60 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs	30 - 60 °C	-40 - 70 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 90%	10 - 90%

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