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TP-Link EAP225-Outdoor vs TP-Link Omada EAP225

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

The TP-Link EAP225-Outdoor scores 5.9/10 overall, ahead of the TP-Link Omada EAP225 at 5.6/10.

The TP-Link EAP225-Outdoor leads on wi-Fi standard and bands and value.

The TP-Link Omada EAP225 leads on management.

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

TP-Link EAP225-Outdoor

TP-Link EAP225-Outdoor

5.9/10verdict: good, not the best

The TP-Link EAP225-Outdoor is for people who need Wi-Fi coverage outside a building from a single PoE cable. It suits homelabbers and small sites that already run, or plan to run, an Omada controller. It is a Wi-Fi 5 dual-band unit, so it fits buyers who want range and manageability rather than the newest standard.

Typically about £65 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 EAP225-OutdoorTP-Link Omada EAP225
Wi-Fi standard and bands25%5/104/10
Uplink and power20%6/106/10
Management20%7/108/10
Software and security20%5/105/10
Value15%7/105/10
Overall5.9/105.6/10

Specifications

SpecTP-Link EAP225-OutdoorTP-Link Omada EAP225
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5: 802.11a/n/ac on 5 GHz, 802.11b/g/n on 2.4 GHz
Bands and speed classDual-band 2.4 GHz (up to 300 Mbps) and 5 GHz (up to 867 Mbps)Dual-band: 2.4 GHz up to 450 Mbps (3x3), 5 GHz up to 867 Mbps (2x2)
Uplink port1x Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) port1x 10/100/1000M RJ45 (Gigabit)
Power (PoE class)802.3af PoE; passive 24V PoE option (dry indoor use); maximum consumption 10.5 W; 802.3at support conflicting in manufacturer rows802.3af PoE, or 24V passive PoE with included adapter
ManagementOmada app; Omada Cloud-Based, Hardware or Software Controller; web-based management; management VLAN; SSH, SNMP v1/v2c/v3, syslogStandalone web management and SSH, SNMP v1/v2/v3, Omada app, Omada Controller V6.2+, Omada Essential
MountingPole or wall mounting, kits includedCeiling or wall mounting, mounting kit included

Strengths and weaknesses

TP-Link EAP225-Outdoor

  • + Owners report strong outdoor range, over 40 m with line of sight
  • + Standard 802.3af PoE with a 10.5 W maximum draw
  • + Omada controller options plus web management and management VLAN
  • − Wi-Fi 5 only, with no newer standard
  • − Single gigabit port; 802.3at support is conflicting in manufacturer rows
  • − Setup has a learning curve for some owners

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who need Wi-Fi 6 or newer radios
  • Anyone who needs an uplink faster than gigabit
  • Buyers who need confirmed WPA3 and guest isolation, or a rating for harsh climates
Read the full TP-Link EAP225-Outdoor 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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