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TP-Link Omada EAP225 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 TL-WA1201 scores 5.8/10 overall, ahead of the TP-Link Omada EAP225 at 5.6/10.

The TP-Link Omada EAP225 leads on uplink and power.

The TP-Link TL-WA1201 leads on software and security.

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

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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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 Omada EAP225TP-Link TL-WA1201
Wi-Fi standard and bands25%4/104/10
Uplink and power20%6/105/10
Management20%8/108/10
Software and security20%5/107/10
Value15%5/105/10
Overall5.6/105.8/10

Specifications

SpecTP-Link Omada EAP225TP-Link TL-WA1201
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5: 802.11a/n/ac on 5 GHz, 802.11b/g/n on 2.4 GHzWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11ac Wave 2 AP
Bands and speed classDual-band: 2.4 GHz up to 450 Mbps (3x3), 5 GHz up to 867 Mbps (2x2)Dual-band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz; 300 Mbps on 2.4 GHz and 867 Mbps on 5 GHz
Uplink port1x 10/100/1000M RJ45 (Gigabit)1x 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet port with passive PoE support
Power (PoE class)802.3af PoE, or 24V passive PoE with included adapterPassive PoE on Ethernet port; PoE injector in the box; external power supply rated 12V/1.5A
ManagementStandalone web management and SSH, SNMP v1/v2/v3, Omada app, Omada Controller V6.2+, Omada EssentialLocal web UI reached at tplinkap.net; modes include access point, range extender, client and multi-SSID
MountingCeiling or wall mounting, mounting kit includedWall or desktop mounting

Strengths and weaknesses

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 ›

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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