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NETGEAR WAX210 AX1800 Dual-band Access Point vs TP-Link TL-WA3001

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

The TP-Link TL-WA3001 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 uplink and power.

The TP-Link TL-WA3001 leads on management and value.

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

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 TL-WA3001

TP-Link TL-WA3001

5.8/10verdict: good, not the best

The TL-WA3001 is for homelabbers and small-office admins who want a Wi-Fi 6 access point managed from a local web interface. It suits setups that need separate SSIDs mapped to VLANs on both bands. It is a weaker fit for anyone who needs a faster-than-gigabit uplink or 6 GHz.

Typically about £89.99 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 TL-WA3001
Wi-Fi standard and bands25%6/106/10
Uplink and power20%5/104/10
Management20%6/107/10
Software and security20%6/106/10
Value15%5/106/10
Overall5.7/105.8/10

Specifications

SpecNETGEAR WAX210 AX1800 Dual-band Access PointTP-Link TL-WA3001
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), backward compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
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 at 574 Mbps and 5 GHz at 2402 Mbps (AX3000 class)
Uplink port1 x 1 Gbps PoE port1 Gigabit Ethernet port (supports passive PoE)
Power (PoE class)PoE (802.3af); PoE power consumption 15.2 WPassive PoE; external supply rated 48V/0.5A
ManagementLocal management through built-in web GUI, no app or subscription requiredStandalone web UI (HTTP/HTTPS) plus app management; no cloud requirement stated
MountingCeiling or wall mount hardware included; fits 24 mm T-bar or freestanding on a flat surfaceWall or desktop

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 TL-WA3001

  • + Up to four VLAN-tagged SSIDs per band
  • + Standalone web UI; EasyMesh controller is not cloud-based
  • + WPA3, WPA-Enterprise and WPA2-Enterprise supported
  • − Single gigabit port only
  • − Passive PoE is the only PoE type listed
  • − No 6 GHz band

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who need a 2.5GbE or faster uplink
  • Buyers who want 6 GHz or Wi-Fi 6E clients
  • Buyers whose switch supplies only a PoE type other than passive
Read the full TP-Link TL-WA3001 review ›

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