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TP-Link EAP110 vs TP-Link TL-WA801N

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

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

The TP-Link TL-WA801N scores 4.1/10 overall, ahead of the TP-Link EAP110 at 4.0/10.

The TP-Link EAP110 leads on management.

The TP-Link TL-WA801N leads on wi-Fi standard and bands and value.

They score the same on uplink and power and software and security.

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-WA801N

TP-Link TL-WA801N

4.1/10verdict: skip

The TL-WA801N is for people who need a simple 2.4 GHz access point with a web interface and VLAN-tagged SSIDs. It suits small, light-duty wireless jobs where a 300 Mbps wireless rate and a 100 Mbps wired port are enough. It is a poor fit if you need 5 GHz, WPA3 or controller-based management.

Typically about £25.97 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-WA801N
Wi-Fi standard and bands25%2/103/10
Uplink and power20%3/103/10
Management20%8/106/10
Software and security20%4/104/10
Value15%3/105/10
Overall4.0/104.1/10

Specifications

SpecTP-Link EAP110TP-Link TL-WA801N
Wi-Fi standard802.11b/g/n (Wi-Fi 4), up to 300 MbpsIEEE 802.11n, 802.11g and 802.11b (Wi-Fi 4)
Bands and speed class2.4 GHz only (2.4-2.4835 GHz)2.4 GHz only, 300 Mbps
Uplink port1 x Fast Ethernet (RJ-45), 10/100 MbpsOne 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port (RJ45) with passive PoE support
Power (PoE class)24V passive PoE; maximum power consumption 2.8 WPassive PoE; external supply 9 VDC / 0.6 A
ManagementOmada hardware or software controller, web UI over HTTP/HTTPS; cloud access via OC300, OC200 or software controllerWeb-based user interface; SNMP listed; no cloud or Omada controller management listed for this model
MountingCeiling or wall mounting, kits includedDesktop use with wall-mounting design

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-WA801N

  • + Multi-SSID with VLAN support listed on the datasheet
  • + Passive PoE support as well as an external supply
  • + AP isolation and SNMP are both listed
  • − 2.4 GHz only, Wi-Fi 4 at 300 Mbps
  • − Single 10/100 Ethernet port
  • − WPA3 not listed; no controller management listed

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who need a 5 GHz band or anything newer than Wi-Fi 4
  • Anyone who requires WPA3 on the wireless network
  • Admins who want central controller or cloud management of several access points
Read the full TP-Link TL-WA801N review ›

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