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TP-Link EAP610 vs TP-Link TL-WA801N

Researched, not hands-on tested.How we review ›

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-WA801N at 4.1/10.

The TP-Link EAP610 leads on wi-Fi standard and bands, uplink and power, management, software and security and value.

The biggest difference is wi-Fi standard and bands, where the TP-Link EAP610 scores 6/10 to the TP-Link TL-WA801N's 3/10.

TP-Link EAP610

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 (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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TP-Link TL-WA801N

TP-Link TL-WA801N

4.1/10verdict: skip

The TL-WA801N is for people who need a simple 2.4 GHz access point with a web interface and VLAN-tagged SSIDs. It suits small, light-duty wireless jobs where a 300 Mbps wireless rate and a 100 Mbps wired port are enough. It is a poor fit if you need 5 GHz, WPA3 or controller-based management.

Typically about £25.97 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 EAP610TP-Link TL-WA801N
Wi-Fi standard and bands25%6/103/10
Uplink and power20%6/103/10
Management20%7/106/10
Software and security20%7/104/10
Value15%6/105/10
Overall6.4/104.1/10

Specifications

SpecTP-Link EAP610TP-Link TL-WA801N
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), backward compatible with 802.11ac/n/g/b/aIEEE 802.11n, 802.11g and 802.11b (Wi-Fi 4)
Bands and speed classDual-band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, AX1800 class (574 Mbps on 2.4 GHz + 1201 Mbps on 5 GHz)2.4 GHz only, 300 Mbps
Uplink port1× Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) port, supports 802.3at PoE and passive PoEOne 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port (RJ45) with passive PoE support
Power (PoE class)802.3at PoE+, 48 V passive PoE, 12 V / 1.5 A DC inputPassive PoE; external supply 9 VDC / 0.6 A
ManagementLocal 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 V3Web-based user interface; SNMP listed; no cloud or Omada controller management listed for this model
MountingCeiling or wall mount with mounting kit includedDesktop use with wall-mounting design

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.
Read the full TP-Link EAP610 review ›

TP-Link TL-WA801N

  • + Multi-SSID with VLAN support listed on the datasheet
  • + Passive PoE support as well as an external supply
  • + AP isolation and SNMP are both listed
  • − 2.4 GHz only, Wi-Fi 4 at 300 Mbps
  • − Single 10/100 Ethernet port
  • − WPA3 not listed; no controller management listed

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who need a 5 GHz band or anything newer than Wi-Fi 4
  • Anyone who requires WPA3 on the wireless network
  • Admins who want central controller or cloud management of several access points
Read the full TP-Link TL-WA801N review ›

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