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NETGEAR WAX210 AX1800 Dual-band Access Point vs TP-Link EAP110

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all judged against Wi-Fi access points at a similar price

The NETGEAR WAX210 AX1800 Dual-band Access Point scores 5.7/10 overall, ahead of the TP-Link EAP110 at 4.0/10.

The NETGEAR WAX210 AX1800 Dual-band Access Point leads on wi-Fi standard and bands, uplink and power, software and security and value.

The TP-Link EAP110 leads on management.

The biggest difference is wi-Fi standard and bands, where the NETGEAR WAX210 AX1800 Dual-band Access Point scores 6/10 to the TP-Link EAP110's 2/10.

NETGEAR WAX210 AX1800 Dual-band Access Point

NETGEAR WAX210 AX1800 Dual-band Access Point

5.7/10verdict: good, not the best

The NETGEAR WAX210 is for home and small-office users who want a Wi-Fi 6 access point managed from a local web page. It suits anyone who already has a PoE switch or injector and wants no app or subscription. It will not suit buyers who need 6 GHz or a faster uplink.

Typically about £75 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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TP-Link EAP110

TP-Link EAP110

4.0/10verdict: skip

The TP-Link EAP110 is for small sites that want Omada-managed Wi-Fi with VLAN-tagged SSIDs and have modest wireless needs. It suits light jobs such as a guest or IoT network, where 2.4 GHz at up to 300 Mbps is enough. It does not suit anyone who needs 5 GHz, WPA3 or a faster wired link.

Typically about £38.35 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightNETGEAR WAX210 AX1800 Dual-band Access PointTP-Link EAP110
Wi-Fi standard and bands25%6/102/10
Uplink and power20%5/103/10
Management20%6/108/10
Software and security20%6/104/10
Value15%5/103/10
Overall5.7/104.0/10

Specifications

SpecNETGEAR WAX210 AX1800 Dual-band Access PointTP-Link EAP110
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)802.11b/g/n (Wi-Fi 4), up to 300 Mbps
Bands and speed classDual-band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, AX1800 class (600 Mbps on 2.4 GHz, 1,200 Mbps on 5 GHz)2.4 GHz only (2.4-2.4835 GHz)
Uplink port1 x 1 Gbps PoE port1 x Fast Ethernet (RJ-45), 10/100 Mbps
Power (PoE class)PoE (802.3af); PoE power consumption 15.2 W24V passive PoE; maximum power consumption 2.8 W
ManagementLocal management through built-in web GUI, no app or subscription requiredOmada hardware or software controller, web UI over HTTP/HTTPS; cloud access via OC300, OC200 or software controller
MountingCeiling or wall mount hardware included; fits 24 mm T-bar or freestanding on a flat surfaceCeiling or wall mounting, kits included

Strengths and weaknesses

NETGEAR WAX210 AX1800 Dual-band Access Point

  • + Local web GUI with no app or subscription
  • + Standard 802.3af PoE at 15.2 W
  • + WPA3 support with ACL and MAC filtering
  • − Gigabit uplink only, no 2.5GbE
  • − No 6 GHz radio
  • − Some owners report admin access and setup problems

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who need 6 GHz or a 2.5GbE uplink
  • Anyone who wants a trouble-free setup with extensive documentation
Read the full NETGEAR WAX210 AX1800 Dual-band Access Point review ›

TP-Link EAP110

  • + Omada controller support with web UI and cloud access
  • + Up to 8 SSIDs with SSID-to-VLAN mapping
  • + Client wireless isolation, MAC filtering and RADIUS listed
  • − 2.4 GHz only, Wi-Fi 4, 300 Mbps maximum
  • − Fast Ethernet uplink limited to 100 Mbps
  • − WPA3 absent from the security list

Skip it if:

  • Anyone who needs a 5 GHz band or speeds beyond 300 Mbps
  • Buyers who require WPA3 on their wireless network
  • Sites that want a gigabit or faster wired uplink
Read the full TP-Link EAP110 review ›

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