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TP-Link EAP225-Outdoor 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 EAP225-Outdoor scores 5.9/10 overall, ahead of the TP-Link TL-WA1201 at 5.8/10.

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

The TP-Link TL-WA1201 leads on management 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 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 EAP225-OutdoorTP-Link TL-WA1201
Wi-Fi standard and bands25%5/104/10
Uplink and power20%6/105/10
Management20%7/108/10
Software and security20%5/107/10
Value15%7/105/10
Overall5.9/105.8/10

Specifications

SpecTP-Link EAP225-OutdoorTP-Link TL-WA1201
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11ac Wave 2 AP
Bands and speed classDual-band 2.4 GHz (up to 300 Mbps) and 5 GHz (up to 867 Mbps)Dual-band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz; 300 Mbps on 2.4 GHz and 867 Mbps on 5 GHz
Uplink port1x Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) port1x 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet port with passive PoE support
Power (PoE class)802.3af PoE; passive 24V PoE option (dry indoor use); maximum consumption 10.5 W; 802.3at support conflicting in manufacturer rowsPassive PoE on Ethernet port; PoE injector in the box; external power supply rated 12V/1.5A
ManagementOmada app; Omada Cloud-Based, Hardware or Software Controller; web-based management; management VLAN; SSH, SNMP v1/v2c/v3, syslogLocal web UI reached at tplinkap.net; modes include access point, range extender, client and multi-SSID
MountingPole or wall mounting, kits includedWall or desktop mounting

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 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
  • − No owner feedback in the research

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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