NETGEAR WAX210 AX1800 Dual-band Access Point vs TP-Link EAP610

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

The TP-Link EAP610 scores 6.4/10 overall, ahead of the NETGEAR WAX210 AX1800 Dual-band Access Point at 5.7/10.

The TP-Link EAP610 leads on uplink and power, management, software and security and value.

They score the same on wi-Fi standard and bands.

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

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TP-Link EAP610

6.4/10verdict: good, not the best

The TP-Link EAP610 is a ceiling or wall-mounted Wi-Fi 6 access point for homelabbers and small offices that want VLAN support and controller management. It suits people already running, or planning to run, an Omada controller. It makes less sense for anyone who wants 6 GHz or a multi-gig uplink.

Typically about £86.39 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK

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Scores, criterion by criterion

Criterion	Weight	NETGEAR WAX210 AX1800 Dual-band Access Point	TP-Link EAP610
Wi-Fi standard and bands	25%	6/10	6/10
Uplink and power	20%	5/10	6/10
Management	20%	6/10	7/10
Software and security	20%	6/10	7/10
Value	15%	5/10	6/10
Overall		5.7/10	6.4/10

Specifications

Spec	NETGEAR WAX210 AX1800 Dual-band Access Point	TP-Link EAP610
Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), backward compatible with 802.11ac/n/g/b/a
Bands and speed class	Dual-band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, AX1800 class (600 Mbps on 2.4 GHz, 1,200 Mbps on 5 GHz)	Dual-band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, AX1800 class (574 Mbps on 2.4 GHz + 1201 Mbps on 5 GHz)
Uplink port	1 x 1 Gbps PoE port	1× Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) port, supports 802.3at PoE and passive PoE
Power (PoE class)	PoE (802.3af); PoE power consumption 15.2 W	802.3at PoE+, 48 V passive PoE, 12 V / 1.5 A DC input
Management	Local management through built-in web GUI, no app or subscription required	Local web UI (HTTP/HTTPS) or Omada cloud controller via web UI or Omada app; Omada hardware controllers OC200/OC300 and software controller; cloud controller not supported on V3
Mounting	Ceiling or wall mount hardware included; fits 24 mm T-bar or freestanding on a flat surface	Ceiling or wall mount with mounting kit 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

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TP-Link EAP610

+ Local web UI or Omada controller management
+ WPA3, client isolation, ACL and VLAN support
+ 802.3at PoE+, passive PoE or 12 V DC power
− Gigabit uplink only
− Dual-band; no 6 GHz
− Cloud controller not supported on V3 hardware

Skip it if:

Buyers who want a 6 GHz band or Wi-Fi 7.
Anyone who needs a multi-gig uplink from the access point.
Owners of thick-walled homes who expect one unit to cover every room on 5 GHz.

Read the full TP-Link EAP610 review ›

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