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TP-Link EAP225-Outdoor vs TP-Link TL-WA3001

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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 TL-WA3001 at 5.8/10.

The TP-Link EAP225-Outdoor leads on uplink and power and value.

The TP-Link TL-WA3001 leads on wi-Fi standard and bands and software and security.

They score the same on management.

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-WA3001

TP-Link TL-WA3001

5.8/10verdict: good, not the best

The TL-WA3001 is for homelabbers and small-office admins who want a Wi-Fi 6 access point managed from a local web interface. It suits setups that need separate SSIDs mapped to VLANs on both bands. It is a weaker fit for anyone who needs a faster-than-gigabit uplink or 6 GHz.

Typically about £89.99 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-WA3001
Wi-Fi standard and bands25%5/106/10
Uplink and power20%6/104/10
Management20%7/107/10
Software and security20%5/106/10
Value15%7/106/10
Overall5.9/105.8/10

Specifications

SpecTP-Link EAP225-OutdoorTP-Link TL-WA3001
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), backward compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Bands and speed classDual-band 2.4 GHz (up to 300 Mbps) and 5 GHz (up to 867 Mbps)Dual-band: 2.4 GHz at 574 Mbps and 5 GHz at 2402 Mbps (AX3000 class)
Uplink port1x Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) port1 Gigabit Ethernet port (supports passive PoE)
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; external supply rated 48V/0.5A
ManagementOmada app; Omada Cloud-Based, Hardware or Software Controller; web-based management; management VLAN; SSH, SNMP v1/v2c/v3, syslogStandalone web UI (HTTP/HTTPS) plus app management; no cloud requirement stated
MountingPole or wall mounting, kits includedWall or desktop

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-WA3001

  • + Up to four VLAN-tagged SSIDs per band
  • + Standalone web UI; EasyMesh controller is not cloud-based
  • + WPA3, WPA-Enterprise and WPA2-Enterprise supported
  • − Single gigabit port only
  • − Passive PoE is the only PoE type listed
  • − No 6 GHz band

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who need a 2.5GbE or faster uplink
  • Buyers who want 6 GHz or Wi-Fi 6E clients
  • Buyers whose switch supplies only a PoE type other than passive
Read the full TP-Link TL-WA3001 review ›

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