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TP-Link EAP110 vs TP-Link TL-WA1801

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

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

The TP-Link TL-WA1801 scores 5.3/10 overall, ahead of the TP-Link EAP110 at 4.0/10.

The TP-Link EAP110 leads on management.

The TP-Link TL-WA1801 leads on wi-Fi standard and bands, uplink and power and value.

They score the same on software and security.

The biggest difference is wi-Fi standard and bands, where the TP-Link TL-WA1801 scores 6/10 to the TP-Link EAP110's 2/10.

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-WA1801

TP-Link TL-WA1801

5.3/10verdict: good, not the best

The TL-WA1801 is a dual-band Wi-Fi 6 access point for small wired networks that need a few separate SSIDs. It suits home offices, flats and homelabs where VLAN-tagged wireless matters more than 6 GHz or multi-gig speeds. Buyers who need rock-solid stability or a long firmware record should read the owner reports first.

Typically about £67 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-WA1801
Wi-Fi standard and bands25%2/106/10
Uplink and power20%3/104/10
Management20%8/107/10
Software and security20%4/104/10
Value15%3/105/10
Overall4.0/105.3/10

Specifications

SpecTP-Link EAP110TP-Link TL-WA1801
Wi-Fi standard802.11b/g/n (Wi-Fi 4), up to 300 MbpsWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Bands and speed class2.4 GHz only (2.4-2.4835 GHz)Dual-band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, marketed as AX1800
Uplink port1 x Fast Ethernet (RJ-45), 10/100 Mbps1 Gigabit port (supports passive PoE)
Power (PoE class)24V passive PoE; maximum power consumption 2.8 WPassive PoE with 48V external supply rated 0.375A
ManagementOmada hardware or software controller, web UI over HTTP/HTTPS; cloud access via OC300, OC200 or software controllerWeb UI and Tether app (free, Android and iOS); SNMP and Ping Watchdog; multi-SSID with VLAN support
MountingCeiling or wall mounting, kits includednot listed

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-WA1801

  • + Up to four VLAN-tagged SSIDs per band
  • + Web UI, SNMP and Ping Watchdog included
  • + PoE injector supplied in the box
  • − Single gigabit port, no 2.5GbE
  • − Owners report dropped connections and 5GHz problems
  • − Short firmware history; WPA3 support not listed

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who need 2.5GbE uplink or standard PoE+ power
  • Anyone who requires confirmed WPA3 and guest isolation
  • Users planning to rely on client mode or the 5GHz radio
Read the full TP-Link TL-WA1801 review ›

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