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NETGEAR WAX210 AX1800 Dual-band Access Point vs TP-Link Omada EAP723

Researched, not hands-on tested.How we review ›

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

The TP-Link Omada EAP723 scores 6.6/10 overall, ahead of the NETGEAR WAX210 AX1800 Dual-band Access Point at 5.7/10.

The NETGEAR WAX210 AX1800 Dual-band Access Point leads on software and security.

The TP-Link Omada EAP723 leads on uplink and power, management and value.

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

The biggest difference is uplink and power, where the TP-Link Omada EAP723 scores 8/10 to the NETGEAR WAX210 AX1800 Dual-band Access Point's 5/10.

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 Omada EAP723

TP-Link Omada EAP723

6.6/10verdict: buy

The Omada EAP723 is for buyers who want a Wi-Fi 7 access point managed through Omada tools. It suits buyers who already have PoE+ switching and want the easy deployment and low price that owners report. It is not aimed at anyone who needs a 6 GHz band.

Typically about £84.97 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 Omada EAP723
Wi-Fi standard and bands25%6/106/10
Uplink and power20%5/108/10
Management20%6/107/10
Software and security20%6/105/10
Value15%5/107/10
Overall5.7/106.6/10

Specifications

SpecNETGEAR WAX210 AX1800 Dual-band Access PointTP-Link Omada EAP723
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be (Wi-Fi 7)
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)Dual-band (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz); no 6 GHz radio
Uplink port1 x 1 Gbps PoE port1x 2.5G Ethernet port
Power (PoE class)PoE (802.3af); PoE power consumption 15.2 W802.3at PoE (PoE+), or 12V/1.5A DC (adapter not included)
ManagementLocal management through built-in web GUI, no app or subscription requiredOmada App; Omada Cloud-Based Controller, Omada Hardware Controller or Omada Software Controller; web-based management; SNMP v1/v2c/v3; local/remote syslog
MountingCeiling or wall mount hardware included; fits 24 mm T-bar or freestanding on a flat surfaceCeiling / Wall / Junction Box 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 Omada EAP723

  • + Wi-Fi 7 with a 2.5G Ethernet uplink
  • + Standard 802.3at PoE+ power
  • + Owners report low price and easy setup
  • − Dual-band only, with no 6 GHz radio
  • − Owners describe Wi-Fi 7 performance as modest
  • − Power adapter not included for DC use

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who need a 6 GHz radio for client capacity
  • Anyone who needs confirmed guest isolation or VLAN-tagged SSID support
  • Buyers without PoE+ switching who don't want to buy a DC adapter
Read the full TP-Link Omada EAP723 review ›

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