NETGEAR WAX210 AX1800 Dual-band Access Point vs TP-Link Omada EAP225

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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 Omada EAP225 at 5.6/10.

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

The TP-Link Omada EAP225 leads on uplink and power and management.

They score the same on value.

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 Omada EAP225

5.6/10verdict: good, not the best

The TP-Link Omada EAP225 is a Wi-Fi 5 dual-band ceiling or wall access point for people who want flexible management. It suits homelabs and small offices that already run, or plan to run, an Omada controller or a PoE switch. It is not aimed at buyers who want Wi-Fi 6 or later, or a faster-than-gigabit uplink.

Typically about £68 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 Omada EAP225
Wi-Fi standard and bands	25%	6/10	4/10
Uplink and power	20%	5/10	6/10
Management	20%	6/10	8/10
Software and security	20%	6/10	5/10
Value	15%	5/10	5/10
Overall		5.7/10	5.6/10

Specifications

Spec	NETGEAR WAX210 AX1800 Dual-band Access Point	TP-Link Omada EAP225
Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 5: 802.11a/n/ac on 5 GHz, 802.11b/g/n on 2.4 GHz
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 up to 450 Mbps (3x3), 5 GHz up to 867 Mbps (2x2)
Uplink port	1 x 1 Gbps PoE port	1x 10/100/1000M RJ45 (Gigabit)
Power (PoE class)	PoE (802.3af); PoE power consumption 15.2 W	802.3af PoE, or 24V passive PoE with included adapter
Management	Local management through built-in web GUI, no app or subscription required	Standalone web management and SSH, SNMP v1/v2/v3, Omada app, Omada Controller V6.2+, Omada Essential
Mounting	Ceiling or wall mount hardware included; fits 24 mm T-bar or freestanding on a flat surface	Ceiling or wall mounting, 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 Omada EAP225

+ Standalone web UI, SSH, SNMP and Omada controller options
+ Powers from 802.3af PoE or an included passive adapter
+ WPA3 listed in the hardware specifications
− Wi-Fi 5 only, not Wi-Fi 6, 6E or 7
− Gigabit uplink, with no 2.5GbE port
− Mesh and centralised management need an Omada controller

Skip it if:

Buyers who want Wi-Fi 6, 6E or Wi-Fi 7 support
Anyone who needs a 2.5GbE uplink
Buyers who want cloud management on V3.20 hardware

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