TP-Link EAP610 vs TP-Link TL-WA1801

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

The TP-Link EAP610 scores 6.4/10 overall, ahead of the TP-Link TL-WA1801 at 5.3/10.

The TP-Link EAP610 leads on uplink and power, software and security and value.

They score the same on wi-Fi standard and bands and management.

The biggest difference is software and security, where the TP-Link EAP610 scores 7/10 to the TP-Link TL-WA1801's 4/10.

TP-Link EAP610

6.4/10verdict: good, not the best

The TP-Link EAP610 is a ceiling or wall-mounted Wi-Fi 6 access point for homelabbers and small offices that want VLAN support and controller management. It suits people already running, or planning to run, an Omada controller. It makes less sense for anyone who wants 6 GHz or a multi-gig uplink.

Typically about £86.39 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK

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TP-Link TL-WA1801

5.3/10verdict: good, not the best

The TL-WA1801 is a dual-band Wi-Fi 6 access point for small wired networks that need a few separate SSIDs. It suits home offices, flats and homelabs where VLAN-tagged wireless matters more than 6 GHz or multi-gig speeds. Buyers who need rock-solid stability or a long firmware record should read the owner reports first.

Typically about £67 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK

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Scores, criterion by criterion

Criterion	Weight	TP-Link EAP610	TP-Link TL-WA1801
Wi-Fi standard and bands	25%	6/10	6/10
Uplink and power	20%	6/10	4/10
Management	20%	7/10	7/10
Software and security	20%	7/10	4/10
Value	15%	6/10	5/10
Overall		6.4/10	5.3/10

Specifications

Spec	TP-Link EAP610	TP-Link TL-WA1801
Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), backward compatible with 802.11ac/n/g/b/a	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Bands and speed class	Dual-band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, AX1800 class (574 Mbps on 2.4 GHz + 1201 Mbps on 5 GHz)	Dual-band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, marketed as AX1800
Uplink port	1× Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) port, supports 802.3at PoE and passive PoE	1 Gigabit port (supports passive PoE)
Power (PoE class)	802.3at PoE+, 48 V passive PoE, 12 V / 1.5 A DC input	Passive PoE with 48V external supply rated 0.375A
Management	Local web UI (HTTP/HTTPS) or Omada cloud controller via web UI or Omada app; Omada hardware controllers OC200/OC300 and software controller; cloud controller not supported on V3	Web UI and Tether app (free, Android and iOS); SNMP and Ping Watchdog; multi-SSID with VLAN support
Mounting	Ceiling or wall mount with mounting kit included	not listed

Strengths and weaknesses

TP-Link EAP610

+ Local web UI or Omada controller management
+ WPA3, client isolation, ACL and VLAN support
+ 802.3at PoE+, passive PoE or 12 V DC power
− Gigabit uplink only
− Dual-band; no 6 GHz
− Cloud controller not supported on V3 hardware

Skip it if:

Buyers who want a 6 GHz band or Wi-Fi 7.
Anyone who needs a multi-gig uplink from the access point.
Owners of thick-walled homes who expect one unit to cover every room on 5 GHz.

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TP-Link TL-WA1801

+ Up to four VLAN-tagged SSIDs per band
+ Web UI, SNMP and Ping Watchdog included
+ PoE injector supplied in the box
− Single gigabit port, no 2.5GbE
− Owners report dropped connections and 5GHz problems
− Short firmware history; WPA3 support not listed

Skip it if:

Buyers who need 2.5GbE uplink or standard PoE+ power
Anyone who requires confirmed WPA3 and guest isolation
Users planning to rely on client mode or the 5GHz radio

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