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TP-Link EAP110 vs Zyxel NWA50AX PRO

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

The Zyxel NWA50AX PRO scores 6.8/10 overall, ahead of the TP-Link EAP110 at 4.0/10.

The TP-Link EAP110 leads on management.

The Zyxel NWA50AX PRO leads on wi-Fi standard and bands, uplink and power, software and security and value.

The biggest difference is uplink and power, where the Zyxel NWA50AX PRO scores 8/10 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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Zyxel NWA50AX PRO

Zyxel NWA50AX PRO

6.8/10verdict: buy

The Zyxel NWA50AX PRO is a ceiling-mounted Wi-Fi 6 access point with a 2.5GbE uplink and PoE+ power. It suits buyers who have a PoE+ switch and want VLAN support with a choice of cloud or standalone management. It is less suited to anyone who needs 6 GHz or wants a quick setup with no configuration.

Typically about £67.31 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 EAP110Zyxel NWA50AX PRO
Wi-Fi standard and bands25%2/106/10
Uplink and power20%3/108/10
Management20%8/107/10
Software and security20%4/106/10
Value15%3/107/10
Overall4.0/106.8/10

Specifications

SpecTP-Link EAP110Zyxel NWA50AX PRO
Wi-Fi standard802.11b/g/n (Wi-Fi 4), up to 300 MbpsIEEE 802.11ax/ac/n/g/b/a (Wi-Fi 6)
Bands and speed class2.4 GHz only (2.4-2.4835 GHz)Dual-band 2.4 GHz (575 Mbps) and 5 GHz (2400 Mbps), marketed as AX3000; 20/40/80/160 MHz channel widths
Uplink port1 x Fast Ethernet (RJ-45), 10/100 Mbps1 x 1/2.5 Gbps LAN port (2.5GbE)
Power (PoE class)24V passive PoE; maximum power consumption 2.8 WIEEE 802.3at (PoE+), 20.5 W rated PoE draw
ManagementOmada hardware or software controller, web UI over HTTP/HTTPS; cloud access via OC300, OC200 or software controllerNebula cloud-managed or standalone; web GUI and CLI
MountingCeiling or wall mounting, kits includedMounting plate and mounting screws included; 140 × 140 × 37.5 mm, 352 g

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 ›

Zyxel NWA50AX PRO

  • + 2.5GbE uplink with standard 802.3at PoE+
  • + Nebula cloud or standalone web GUI and CLI
  • + VLAN support and SNMP management
  • − No 6 GHz band; dual-band Wi-Fi 6 only
  • − Owners report Nebula-to-standalone setup is difficult
  • − Only one RJ-45 port

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who need a 6 GHz band for current devices
  • Buyers who want a no-configuration setup with an easy standalone switch-over
  • Buyers without a PoE+ switch who do not want to power it another way
Read the full Zyxel NWA50AX PRO review ›

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