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Zyxel NWA3550-N 300 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE) vs Zyxel WAP3205 + NWD2105

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  • 23specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 4identical
  • 24known for one product only

Key differences

  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • NWA3550-N 300 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):10,100,1000 Mbit/s
    • WAP3205 + NWD2105:10,100 Mbit/s
  • Cabling technology
    • NWA3550-N 300 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):10/100/1000BASE-T(X)
    • WAP3205 + NWD2105:10/100Base-T(X)
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
    • NWA3550-N 300 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):1
    • WAP3205 + NWD2105:2
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • NWA3550-N 300 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):28 W
    • WAP3205 + NWD2105:5 W
  • Dimensions (WxDxH)
    • NWA3550-N 300 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):257 x 257 x 51 mm
    • WAP3205 + NWD2105:162 x 115 x 33 mm
  • Weight
    • NWA3550-N 300 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):1.36 kg
    • WAP3205 + NWD2105:245 g
  • Package weight
    • NWA3550-N 300 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):3.6 kg
    • WAP3205 + NWD2105:780 g
  • Supported data transfer rates
    • NWA3550-N 300 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE):10/100/1000 Mbit/s
    • WAP3205 + NWD2105:10/11/54/100/150 Mbit/s

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Comparison of NWA3550-N, WAP3205 + NWD2105
47 specifications
Features3 differ
2.4 GHzKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
5 GHzKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum data transfer rate300 Mbit/s300 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
Throughput data rateKnown for one140 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Frequency bandKnown for one2.4, 5 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 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 802.3zIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
Cabling technologyDiffers10/100/1000BASE-T(X)10/100Base-T(X)
ModulationKnown for one16-QAM, 64-QAM, BPSK, CCK, DBPSK, DQPSK, QPSKUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Security algorithmsDiffers802.1x RADIUS, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, PEAP, WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA2-PSK128-bit WEP, 64-bit WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPS
MAC address filteringYesYes
Protocolsidentical
DHCP clientKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Management protocolsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIGMPv1/v2
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers12
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power1 differ
Power over Ethernet (PoE)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Differs28 W5 W
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12V DC, 1A
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneWhiteUnknown — not stated by the source
InternalNoNo
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLAN, Power, WLAN, Yes
Antennaidentical
Antennas quantity22
Antenna featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDetachable antenna
Antenna gain level (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 dBi
Certificates1 differ
CertificationDiffersFCC ETSI EN 300 328 V1.7.1, ETSI EN 301 893 V1.2.3:08-2003, DGT LP0002CE, FCC, IC, NCC
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthKnown for one257 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one257 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one51 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs257 x 257 x 51 mm162 x 115 x 33 mm
WeightDiffers1.36 kg245 g
Packaging data1 differ
Package widthKnown for one382 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one415 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one154 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightDiffers3.6 kg780 g
Other features5 differ
Supported data transfer ratesDiffers10/100/1000 Mbit/s10/11/54/100/150 Mbit/s
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit EthernetFast Ethernet
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs382 x 415 x 154 mm273 x 230 x 68 mm
SafetyDiffersEN 60950-1, EN 60601-1-2: 2002CE LVD
Wireless technologyDiffers802.11 a/b/g/n802.11 b/g/n
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.11b/g/n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 - 104 °F
Power LEDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operational conditions4 differ
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs-40 - 60%20 - 90%
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs10 - 90 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs10 - 90 °C-30 - 70 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs-40 - 70%20 - 95%
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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