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TP-Link EAP110 vs TP-Link TL-WA1201

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

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

The TP-Link TL-WA1201 scores 5.8/10 overall, ahead of the TP-Link EAP110 at 4.0/10.

The TP-Link TL-WA1201 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 software and security, where the TP-Link TL-WA1201 scores 7/10 to the TP-Link EAP110's 4/10.

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 TL-WA1201

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 (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightTP-Link EAP110TP-Link TL-WA1201
Wi-Fi standard and bands25%2/104/10
Uplink and power20%3/105/10
Management20%8/108/10
Software and security20%4/107/10
Value15%3/105/10
Overall4.0/105.8/10

Specifications

SpecTP-Link EAP110TP-Link TL-WA1201
Wi-Fi standard802.11b/g/n (Wi-Fi 4), up to 300 MbpsWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11ac Wave 2 AP
Bands and speed class2.4 GHz only (2.4-2.4835 GHz)Dual-band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz; 300 Mbps on 2.4 GHz and 867 Mbps on 5 GHz
Uplink port1 x Fast Ethernet (RJ-45), 10/100 Mbps1x 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet port with passive PoE support
Power (PoE class)24V passive PoE; maximum power consumption 2.8 WPassive PoE on Ethernet port; PoE injector in the box; external power supply rated 12V/1.5A
ManagementOmada hardware or software controller, web UI over HTTP/HTTPS; cloud access via OC300, OC200 or software controllerLocal web UI reached at tplinkap.net; modes include access point, range extender, client and multi-SSID
MountingCeiling or wall mounting, kits includedWall or desktop mounting

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 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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