NETGEAR WAX210 AX1800 Dual-band Access Point vs TP-Link TL-WA1201

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

The TP-Link TL-WA1201 scores 5.8/10 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 wi-Fi standard and bands.

The TP-Link TL-WA1201 leads on management and software and security.

They score the same on uplink and power and 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 TL-WA1201

5.8/10verdict: good, not the best

The TL-WA1201 is a Wi-Fi 5 desktop or wall access point for small offices, home labs and flats that want a local web interface for management. It suits buyers who need tagged SSIDs on separate VLANs and want a PoE injector supplied. It is not for anyone chasing Wi-Fi 6 speeds or a multi-gigabit uplink.

Typically about £46.99 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 TL-WA1201
Wi-Fi standard and bands	25%	6/10	4/10
Uplink and power	20%	5/10	5/10
Management	20%	6/10	8/10
Software and security	20%	6/10	7/10
Value	15%	5/10	5/10
Overall		5.7/10	5.8/10

Specifications

Spec	NETGEAR WAX210 AX1800 Dual-band Access Point	TP-Link TL-WA1201
Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11ac Wave 2 AP
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; 300 Mbps on 2.4 GHz and 867 Mbps on 5 GHz
Uplink port	1 x 1 Gbps PoE port	1x 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet port with passive PoE support
Power (PoE class)	PoE (802.3af); PoE power consumption 15.2 W	Passive PoE on Ethernet port; PoE injector in the box; external power supply rated 12V/1.5A
Management	Local management through built-in web GUI, no app or subscription required	Local web UI reached at tplinkap.net; modes include access point, range extender, client and multi-SSID
Mounting	Ceiling or wall mount hardware included; fits 24 mm T-bar or freestanding on a flat surface	Wall or desktop mounting

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 TL-WA1201

+ Up to four SSIDs and VLANs on each band
+ Local web UI at tplinkap.net
+ PoE injector included in the box
− Wi-Fi 5 only, 867 Mbps on 5 GHz
− Single gigabit port, passive PoE

Skip it if:

Buyers who want Wi-Fi 6 or newer radios
Anyone needing a 2.5GbE uplink or standard PoE+ powering
People who want owner reviews on reliability before buying

Read the full TP-Link TL-WA1201 review ›

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