TP-Link TL-WA801N
Score: 58/100
TP-Link TL-WA1201
Score: 54/100Rankings
The TP-Link TL-WA801N is a budget 2.4 GHz 300 Mbps N access point with passive PoE and versatile mounting options. Its single-band operation and 10/100 Mbps Ethernet restrict performance for modern networks. Appropriate for basic coverage extensions in small offices or homes.
The TP-Link TL-WA1201 is a dual-band AC1200 access point featuring MU-MIMO, beamforming, and passive PoE for small-business indoor use. It lacks Wi-Fi 6 and mesh capabilities, and its single Ethernet port restricts network expansion. Suitable for modest environments with 10-20 concurrent devices.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
— | 867 Mbpsbest | |
300 Mbpsbest | 300 Mbpsbest | |
1best | 1best | |
2best | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 168 gbest | 300 g |
2 yearsbest | 2 yearsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Network(2) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | Wi‑Fi 4 (802.11n) | Wi‑Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
Frequency Bands | 2.4 GHz | Dual-band (2.4 GHz & 5 GHz) |
Features(1) | ||
Security Protocols | WEP, WPA/WPA2-PSK | WPA2 |
Power & Power Supply(1) | ||
PoE Standard | Passive | Passive PoE |
Design & Build(2) | ||
Dimensions (L×W×H) (mm) | 2.76×8.78×12.2 inches mm | 145.5 x 225 x 37 mm mm |
Weight (g) | 168 g | 300 g |
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No professional reviews or editor quotes were found for the TL‑WA1201; manufacturer descriptions position it as an ideal indoor AP for small businesses, highlighting captive‑portal guest access, MU‑MIMO, beamforming, and passive PoE deployment.
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