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TP-Link EAP110 vs TP-Link Omada EAP225

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

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

The TP-Link Omada EAP225 scores 5.6/10 overall, ahead of the TP-Link EAP110 at 4.0/10.

The TP-Link Omada EAP225 leads on wi-Fi standard and bands, uplink and power, software and security and value.

They score the same on management.

The biggest difference is uplink and power, where the TP-Link Omada EAP225 scores 6/10 to the TP-Link EAP110's 3/10.

TP-Link EAP110

TP-Link EAP110

4.0/10verdict: skip

The TP-Link EAP110 is for small sites that want Omada-managed Wi-Fi with VLAN-tagged SSIDs and have modest wireless needs. It suits light jobs such as a guest or IoT network, where 2.4 GHz at up to 300 Mbps is enough. It does not suit anyone who needs 5 GHz, WPA3 or a faster wired link.

Typically about £38.35 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 EAP225

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 (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightTP-Link EAP110TP-Link Omada EAP225
Wi-Fi standard and bands25%2/104/10
Uplink and power20%3/106/10
Management20%8/108/10
Software and security20%4/105/10
Value15%3/105/10
Overall4.0/105.6/10

Specifications

SpecTP-Link EAP110TP-Link Omada EAP225
Wi-Fi standard802.11b/g/n (Wi-Fi 4), up to 300 MbpsWi-Fi 5: 802.11a/n/ac on 5 GHz, 802.11b/g/n on 2.4 GHz
Bands and speed class2.4 GHz only (2.4-2.4835 GHz)Dual-band: 2.4 GHz up to 450 Mbps (3x3), 5 GHz up to 867 Mbps (2x2)
Uplink port1 x Fast Ethernet (RJ-45), 10/100 Mbps1x 10/100/1000M RJ45 (Gigabit)
Power (PoE class)24V passive PoE; maximum power consumption 2.8 W802.3af PoE, or 24V passive PoE with included adapter
ManagementOmada hardware or software controller, web UI over HTTP/HTTPS; cloud access via OC300, OC200 or software controllerStandalone web management and SSH, SNMP v1/v2/v3, Omada app, Omada Controller V6.2+, Omada Essential
MountingCeiling or wall mounting, kits includedCeiling or wall mounting, mounting kit included

Strengths and weaknesses

TP-Link EAP110

  • + Omada controller support with web UI and cloud access
  • + Up to 8 SSIDs with SSID-to-VLAN mapping
  • + Client wireless isolation, MAC filtering and RADIUS listed
  • − 2.4 GHz only, Wi-Fi 4, 300 Mbps maximum
  • − Fast Ethernet uplink limited to 100 Mbps
  • − WPA3 absent from the security list

Skip it if:

  • Anyone who needs a 5 GHz band or speeds beyond 300 Mbps
  • Buyers who require WPA3 on their wireless network
  • Sites that want a gigabit or faster wired uplink
Read the full TP-Link EAP110 review ›

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
Read the full TP-Link Omada EAP225 review ›

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