TP-Link EAP245(5-pack) AC1750 Wireless MU-MIMO Gigabit Ceiling Mount Access Point
Superior Wi-Fi Speeds and Performance QCA enterprise class chipsets, dedicated high-power amplifier and professional antenna along with the latest generation 802.11ac Wave 2 MU-MIMO technology, ensure superior 1750 Mbps Wi-Fi speeds and long-range coverage over 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless bands. Seamless Roaming 802.11k/802.11v seamless roaming switches clients automatically to the access point with the optimal signal with a seamless transition when moving. This allows sensitive applications like VoIP and video conferences to go uninterrupted. Secure Guest Network with Facebook W-Fi and SMS Login Guest Network provides secure access to guests sharing your Wi-Fi network, with captive portal helping maintain only authorized guests to use the network. The addition of SMS and Facebook authentication simplifies the captive portal even further to simplify connectivity and boost your business. Multiple PoE Options for Easy Installation EAP245 supports both 802.3af PoE and Passive PoE power supply, can be either powered by a PoE switch or the provided PoE adapter. The addition of elegant appearance and simple mounting design for easy attachment to a wall or ceiling further makes deployment effortless and flexible. Free Cloud Centralized Management - Anytime, Anywhere Omada Cloud Controller OC200 and Omada Software Controller make it easy to manage and monitor the whole Omada network in real-time, while cloud service enables remote and secure access no matter where you find yourself. Easy Management with the Omada App Follow configuration instructions on the free Omada app to get set up in minutes. Omada lets you configure settings, monitor the network status and manage clients, all from the convenience of a smartphone or tablet.
Superior Wi-Fi Speeds and Performance QCA enterprise class chipsets, dedicated high-power amplifier and professional antenna along with the latest generation 802.11ac Wave 2 MU-MIMO technology, ensure superior 1750 Mbps Wi-Fi speeds and long-range coverage over 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless bands. Seamless Roaming 802.11k/802.11v seamless roaming switches clients automatically to the access point with the optimal signal with a seamless transition when moving. This allows sensitive applications like VoIP and video conferences to go uninterrupted. Secure Guest Network with Facebook W-Fi and SMS Login Guest Network provides secure access to guests sharing your Wi-Fi network, with captive portal helping maintain only authorized guests to use the network. The addition of SMS and Facebook authentication simplifies the captive portal even further to simplify connectivity and boost your business. Multiple PoE Options for Easy Installation EAP245 supports both 802.3af PoE and Passive PoE power supply, can be either powered by a PoE switch or the provided PoE adapter. The addition of elegant appearance and simple mounting design for easy attachment to a wall or ceiling further makes deployment effortless and flexible. Free Cloud Centralized Management - Anytime, Anywhere Omada Cloud Controller OC200 and Omada Software Controller make it easy to manage and monitor the whole Omada network in real-time, while cloud service enables remote and secure access no matter where you find yourself. Easy Management with the Omada App Follow configuration instructions on the free Omada app to get set up in minutes. Omada lets you configure settings, monitor the network status and manage clients, all from the convenience of a smartphone or tablet.
Superior Wi-Fi Speeds and Performance QCA enterprise class chipsets, dedicated high-power amplifier and professional antenna along with the latest generation 802.11ac Wave 2 MU-MIMO technology, ensure superior 1750 Mbps Wi-Fi speeds and long-range coverage over 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless bands. Seamless Roaming 802.11k/802.11v seamless roaming switches clients automatically to the access point with the optimal signal with a seamless transition when moving. This allows sensitive applications like VoIP and video conferences to go uninterrupted. Secure Guest Network with Facebook W-Fi and SMS Login Guest Network provides secure access to guests sharing your Wi-Fi network, with captive portal helping maintain only authorized guests to use the network. The addition of SMS and Facebook authentication simplifies the captive portal even further to simplify connectivity and boost your business. Multiple PoE Options for Easy Installation EAP245 supports both 802.3af PoE and Passive PoE power supply, can be either powered by a PoE switch or the provided PoE adapter. The addition of elegant appearance and simple mounting design for easy attachment to a wall or ceiling further makes deployment effortless and flexible. Free Cloud Centralized Management - Anytime, Anywhere Omada Cloud Controller OC200 and Omada Software Controller make it easy to manage and monitor the whole Omada network in real-time, while cloud service enables remote and secure access no matter where you find yourself. Easy Management with the Omada App Follow configuration instructions on the free Omada app to get set up in minutes. Omada lets you configure settings, monitor the network status and manage clients, all from the convenience of a smartphone or tablet.
Superior Wi-Fi Speeds and Performance QCA enterprise class chipsets, dedicated high-power amplifier and professional antenna along with the latest generation 802.11ac Wave 2 MU-MIMO technology, ensure superior 1750 Mbps Wi-Fi speeds and long-range coverage over 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless bands. Seamless Roaming 802.11k/802.11v seamless roaming switches clients automatically to the access point with the optimal signal with a seamless transition when moving. This allows sensitive applications like VoIP and video conferences to go uninterrupted. Secure Guest Network with Facebook W-Fi and SMS Login Guest Network provides secure access to guests sharing your Wi-Fi network, with captive portal helping maintain only authorized guests to use the network. The addition of SMS and Facebook authentication simplifies the captive portal even further to simplify connectivity and boost your business. Multiple PoE Options for Easy Installation EAP245 supports both 802.3af PoE and Passive PoE power supply, can be either powered by a PoE switch or the provided PoE adapter. The addition of elegant appearance and simple mounting design for easy attachment to a wall or ceiling further makes deployment effortless and flexible. Free Cloud Centralized Management - Anytime, Anywhere Omada Cloud Controller OC200 and Omada Software Controller make it easy to manage and monitor the whole Omada network in real-time, while cloud service enables remote and secure access no matter where you find yourself. Easy Management with the Omada App Follow configuration instructions on the free Omada app to get set up in minutes. Omada lets you configure settings, monitor the network status and manage clients, all from the convenience of a smartphone or tablet.
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[EAP245-5PK] TP-Link EAP245 AC1750 Wireless MU-MIMO Gigabit Ceiling Mount Access Point - 5 Pack
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originally posted on ebay.com
The V3 update of TP-Link's EAP245 Ceiling Mount Access Point is well worth the wait. Compared to the previous version, the wiring of the access point is now invisible due to the relocation of the of the network and power ports. TP-Link also added a gigabit pass-through port in addition to the original gigabit power over ethernet port. These changes are extremely helpful, especially when used in the home, in order to keep the marital bliss intact from unsightly wiring. Excellent coverage of both channels means I dropped from two of a competing brand's access points down to just one EAP245 V3! TP-Link has multiple options for controlling the access point: Web browser, phone app, Windows or Linux client, using TP-Link's cloud service, or even a dedicated controller ... MoreThe V3 update of TP-Link's EAP245 Ceiling Mount Access Point is well worth the wait. Compared to the previous version, the wiring of the access point is now invisible due to the relocation of the of the network and power ports. TP-Link also added a gigabit pass-through port in addition to the original gigabit power over ethernet port. These changes are extremely helpful, especially when used in the home, in order to keep the marital bliss intact from unsightly wiring. Excellent coverage of both channels means I dropped from two of a competing brand's access points down to just one EAP245 V3! TP-Link has multiple options for controlling the access point: Web browser, phone app, Windows or Linux client, using TP-Link's cloud service, or even a dedicated controller box. The latter three are extremely handy if you have multiple access points. Only the Omada hardware controller is an additional cost. Did I mention I really, really like this access point? Between its ability to be easily configured, yet chock-full of enterprise grade options from band steering, bandwidth prioritization and throttling, load balancing, seamless handoff between multiple access points, multiple SSIDs, scheduling, a log server, and more, this feature rich and speedy access point is well worth themoney over any consumer grade product!
originally posted on homeessentialsdirect.com
As I write this, I am looking at the EAP Controller screen for my Tp-Link EAP245. This is great stuff !! For the folks at Tp-Link, just want you guys to know that this is one sweet little AP. I have a couple of your 5-port switches and two of your older WDR series wifi routers. One of which this new AP replaced during my home network upgrade. Not because it failed, it was still working great. Now it's taking life easy as a host for an external USB hard drive. All of your products that I've used have worked very well, and this AP is no exception. I'm getting better range than I was with the old WDR4300, and the EAP Controller software allowed a really easy setup and configuration of the AP. I know I could have logged into the AP directly instead of using the ... MoreAs I write this, I am looking at the EAP Controller screen for my Tp-Link EAP245. This is great stuff !! For the folks at Tp-Link, just want you guys to know that this is one sweet little AP. I have a couple of your 5-port switches and two of your older WDR series wifi routers. One of which this new AP replaced during my home network upgrade. Not because it failed, it was still working great. Now it's taking life easy as a host for an external USB hard drive. All of your products that I've used have worked very well, and this AP is no exception. I'm getting better range than I was with the old WDR4300, and the EAP Controller software allowed a really easy setup and configuration of the AP. I know I could have logged into the AP directly instead of using the Controller, but the additional features were worth it. Uploading a floorplan of my house into the map page to get a sense of the wifi range is a pretty nice feature. Again, really, really easy. Yes, I know it doesn't take into account the studs, the drywall, etc., but it's a decent approximation. The most important feature for me was being able to configure a guest network and then isolate it with an Access Control Rule. I followed Tp-Link's web page article about Access Control and had this configured waaaay faster than I thought it would be. In case anyone doesn't realize it, you can take an old router and configure it as an AP, but the gotcha is that your wifi Guest Network cannot be isolated from the rest of your network when the router is in AP mode like it can when it functions as a router. I know you might not believe me, but look it up. There are plenty of web sites that explain why this happens. The information provided by the Controller software is great. Now I can see all the clients that are connected, how much bandwidth they're using, how long they've been on, the list just goes on and on. I plan on getting a second one of these to replace an old WDR3600 that is functioning as an AP on the other side of the house. Don't really need to, but I really like the idea of having two of these and ALL the wifi info in one place. Yes, I looked at the Ubiquiti Unifi APs. I almost bought the AP AC Lite, but compare the specs. The Tp-Link has better specs for just a few dollars more. Don't get me wrong, Ubiquiti makes great products. I should know, I bought their EdgeRouter X to complete my network upgrade. In fact, I bought the router first, and set it up with the old WDR4300 as my primary AP, just to get started. Once I had that under control, I bought the EAP245. It comes up in the client list on the EdgeRouter with its model number and MAC address. I'm powering the AP using a TrendNet POE+ unmanaged switch. Both the switch and the AP are advertised as being 802.3 af/at compliant, and apparently they are, because the EAP245 fired right up when I plugged the Cat6 cable into the switch. No, there's no Cat6 cable included with the AP, had to buy that separately, but they're cheap. The EAP 245 comes with a power adapter, so you don't NEED a POE switch, but if you've got one that's 802.3 af/at compliant, you're good to go. Anyway, if you want a more secure, more configurable alternative to consumer wifi routers, the EAP 245 and EdgeRouter X work. Very well. Together. And they're cheaper than many of the consumer grade wifi routers out there.
originally posted on microcenter.com
This product exceeds my expectations. I've purchase 2 of these over the course of a year and planning to purchase a third. When I do, I'll have to install it in a waterproof housing as the unit will be installed outdoors. Unfortunately, I have not found an EAP245 AC1750 outdoor counterpart. One issue with my house is that it seems to eat Wi-Fi signals, so forming a mesh network or having multiple access points is a must. The signal emitted from this device is extremely strong; small wireless devices and even laptops show near full signal almost everywhere. Pros: Extremely high-quality product that exceeds most consumer based WIFI access points. Relatively easy to set up and provides a nice strong WIFI signal. This product can be configured with multiple SSID's and ... MoreThis product exceeds my expectations. I've purchase 2 of these over the course of a year and planning to purchase a third. When I do, I'll have to install it in a waterproof housing as the unit will be installed outdoors. Unfortunately, I have not found an EAP245 AC1750 outdoor counterpart. One issue with my house is that it seems to eat Wi-Fi signals, so forming a mesh network or having multiple access points is a must. The signal emitted from this device is extremely strong; small wireless devices and even laptops show near full signal almost everywhere. Pros: Extremely high-quality product that exceeds most consumer based WIFI access points. Relatively easy to set up and provides a nice strong WIFI signal. This product can be configured with multiple SSID's and the ability to isolate clients for a guest network is a plus. Cons: The controller software is not integrated in these units. In order to configure these devices into a mesh network, you must purchase a standalone controller or install the controller software on a computer that stays running 24/7.
| General | |
| Packaged Quantity | 5 (specifications are for single item) |
| Device Type | Radio access point |
| Width | 20.55 cm |
| Depth | 18.15 cm |
[EAP245-5PK] TP-Link EAP245 AC1750 Wireless MU-MIMO Gigabit Ceiling Mount Access Point - 5 Pack
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[EAP2455-PACK] TP-Link AC1750 CEILING MOUNT DUAL-BAND Wi-Fi ACCESS POINT
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TP-LINK EAP245(5-PACK) wireless access point 1750 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE)
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TP-Link EAP245(5-pack) AC1750 Wireless MU-MIMO Gigabit Ceiling Mount Access Point
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TP-Link Omada EAP245(5-PACK) wireless access point 1750 Mbit/s White Power over Ethernet (PoE)
The V3 update of TP-Link's EAP245 Ceiling Mount Access Point is well worth the wait. Compared to the previous version, the wiring of the access point is now invisible due to the relocation of the of the network and power ports. TP-Link also added a gigabit pass-through port in addition to the original gigabit power over ethernet port. These changes are extremely helpful, especially when used in the home, in order to keep the marital bliss intact from unsightly wiring. Excellent coverage of both channels means I dropped from two of a competing brand's access points down to just one EAP245 V3! TP-Link has multiple options for controlling the access point: Web browser, phone app, Windows or Linux client, using TP-Link's cloud service, or even a dedicated controller ... MoreThe V3 update of TP-Link's EAP245 Ceiling Mount Access Point is well worth the wait. Compared to the previous version, the wiring of the access point is now invisible due to the relocation of the of the network and power ports. TP-Link also added a gigabit pass-through port in addition to the original gigabit power over ethernet port. These changes are extremely helpful, especially when used in the home, in order to keep the marital bliss intact from unsightly wiring. Excellent coverage of both channels means I dropped from two of a competing brand's access points down to just one EAP245 V3! TP-Link has multiple options for controlling the access point: Web browser, phone app, Windows or Linux client, using TP-Link's cloud service, or even a dedicated controller box. The latter three are extremely handy if you have multiple access points. Only the Omada hardware controller is an additional cost. Did I mention I really, really like this access point? Between its ability to be easily configured, yet chock-full of enterprise grade options from band steering, bandwidth prioritization and throttling, load balancing, seamless handoff between multiple access points, multiple SSIDs, scheduling, a log server, and more, this feature rich and speedy access point is well worth themoney over any consumer grade product!
As I write this, I am looking at the EAP Controller screen for my Tp-Link EAP245. This is great stuff !! For the folks at Tp-Link, just want you guys to know that this is one sweet little AP. I have a couple of your 5-port switches and two of your older WDR series wifi routers. One of which this new AP replaced during my home network upgrade. Not because it failed, it was still working great. Now it's taking life easy as a host for an external USB hard drive. All of your products that I've used have worked very well, and this AP is no exception. I'm getting better range than I was with the old WDR4300, and the EAP Controller software allowed a really easy setup and configuration of the AP. I know I could have logged into the AP directly instead of using the ... MoreAs I write this, I am looking at the EAP Controller screen for my Tp-Link EAP245. This is great stuff !! For the folks at Tp-Link, just want you guys to know that this is one sweet little AP. I have a couple of your 5-port switches and two of your older WDR series wifi routers. One of which this new AP replaced during my home network upgrade. Not because it failed, it was still working great. Now it's taking life easy as a host for an external USB hard drive. All of your products that I've used have worked very well, and this AP is no exception. I'm getting better range than I was with the old WDR4300, and the EAP Controller software allowed a really easy setup and configuration of the AP. I know I could have logged into the AP directly instead of using the Controller, but the additional features were worth it. Uploading a floorplan of my house into the map page to get a sense of the wifi range is a pretty nice feature. Again, really, really easy. Yes, I know it doesn't take into account the studs, the drywall, etc., but it's a decent approximation. The most important feature for me was being able to configure a guest network and then isolate it with an Access Control Rule. I followed Tp-Link's web page article about Access Control and had this configured waaaay faster than I thought it would be. In case anyone doesn't realize it, you can take an old router and configure it as an AP, but the gotcha is that your wifi Guest Network cannot be isolated from the rest of your network when the router is in AP mode like it can when it functions as a router. I know you might not believe me, but look it up. There are plenty of web sites that explain why this happens. The information provided by the Controller software is great. Now I can see all the clients that are connected, how much bandwidth they're using, how long they've been on, the list just goes on and on. I plan on getting a second one of these to replace an old WDR3600 that is functioning as an AP on the other side of the house. Don't really need to, but I really like the idea of having two of these and ALL the wifi info in one place. Yes, I looked at the Ubiquiti Unifi APs. I almost bought the AP AC Lite, but compare the specs. The Tp-Link has better specs for just a few dollars more. Don't get me wrong, Ubiquiti makes great products. I should know, I bought their EdgeRouter X to complete my network upgrade. In fact, I bought the router first, and set it up with the old WDR4300 as my primary AP, just to get started. Once I had that under control, I bought the EAP245. It comes up in the client list on the EdgeRouter with its model number and MAC address. I'm powering the AP using a TrendNet POE+ unmanaged switch. Both the switch and the AP are advertised as being 802.3 af/at compliant, and apparently they are, because the EAP245 fired right up when I plugged the Cat6 cable into the switch. No, there's no Cat6 cable included with the AP, had to buy that separately, but they're cheap. The EAP 245 comes with a power adapter, so you don't NEED a POE switch, but if you've got one that's 802.3 af/at compliant, you're good to go. Anyway, if you want a more secure, more configurable alternative to consumer wifi routers, the EAP 245 and EdgeRouter X work. Very well. Together. And they're cheaper than many of the consumer grade wifi routers out there.
This product exceeds my expectations. I've purchase 2 of these over the course of a year and planning to purchase a third. When I do, I'll have to install it in a waterproof housing as the unit will be installed outdoors. Unfortunately, I have not found an EAP245 AC1750 outdoor counterpart. One issue with my house is that it seems to eat Wi-Fi signals, so forming a mesh network or having multiple access points is a must. The signal emitted from this device is extremely strong; small wireless devices and even laptops show near full signal almost everywhere. Pros: Extremely high-quality product that exceeds most consumer based WIFI access points. Relatively easy to set up and provides a nice strong WIFI signal. This product can be configured with multiple SSID's and ... MoreThis product exceeds my expectations. I've purchase 2 of these over the course of a year and planning to purchase a third. When I do, I'll have to install it in a waterproof housing as the unit will be installed outdoors. Unfortunately, I have not found an EAP245 AC1750 outdoor counterpart. One issue with my house is that it seems to eat Wi-Fi signals, so forming a mesh network or having multiple access points is a must. The signal emitted from this device is extremely strong; small wireless devices and even laptops show near full signal almost everywhere. Pros: Extremely high-quality product that exceeds most consumer based WIFI access points. Relatively easy to set up and provides a nice strong WIFI signal. This product can be configured with multiple SSID's and the ability to isolate clients for a guest network is a plus. Cons: The controller software is not integrated in these units. In order to configure these devices into a mesh network, you must purchase a standalone controller or install the controller software on a computer that stays running 24/7.
In its class (better than a typical home device, but not as expensive as a business class device) it only has a single competitor - from Ubiquity. I chose it because: - it can be set up directly with just a web browser, which is ideal for small installations of 2 or 3 units - it has two Gigabit Ethernet wired ports (instead of just one), which makes it very convenient if you are not able to easily pull in lots of cables for your installation, such as in an existing home - it is powered via PoE, and it's not a proprietary PoE, so I can use any standard PoE switch to do so I am not a fan of using an app for setup as the apps are really only intended for novice users. Using the cloud setup is complex and is really only warranted in larger installations. It does support ... MoreIn its class (better than a typical home device, but not as expensive as a business class device) it only has a single competitor - from Ubiquity. I chose it because: - it can be set up directly with just a web browser, which is ideal for small installations of 2 or 3 units - it has two Gigabit Ethernet wired ports (instead of just one), which makes it very convenient if you are not able to easily pull in lots of cables for your installation, such as in an existing home - it is powered via PoE, and it's not a proprietary PoE, so I can use any standard PoE switch to do so I am not a fan of using an app for setup as the apps are really only intended for novice users. Using the cloud setup is complex and is really only warranted in larger installations. It does support a setup app and it also has cloud setup, as long as one uses a separate controller. If you have to have cloud setup, the Ubiquity competitor may be a better unit, but I wouldn't know. In my opinion, Wireless Access Points such as this one are better than mesh networks or range extenders because: - the principles are well proven as almost all business grade installations are based on access points - they cost less than mesh networks or the same as wireless range extenders - they generally perform better and more predictably because the backhaul link always has to be wired The reason one would use range extenders is if one cannot install the few cables one needs for a wired backhaul. The reason one would use mesh network units is if one does not want to learn how to configure the access points, as the mesh networks are claimed to be self configuring.
My router was unable to handle the size of my house and number of clients that were connecting via WiFi (it kept overloading and shutting down the radio). I thought about getting a mesh system but since I have Ethernet in several rooms I decided to get three of these TP-Link access points and run a system in my home that is similar to what would be used in a commercial environment: a set of access points. I disabled my router and installed three of these in strategic locations in my house. You can easily configure each by connecting to them via their internal web interface and they have lots of great options (portals, etc.) that I mostly didn't use. I set them each up with the same SSID, password, and wifi settings but on different channels. I tested and the ... MoreMy router was unable to handle the size of my house and number of clients that were connecting via WiFi (it kept overloading and shutting down the radio). I thought about getting a mesh system but since I have Ethernet in several rooms I decided to get three of these TP-Link access points and run a system in my home that is similar to what would be used in a commercial environment: a set of access points. I disabled my router and installed three of these in strategic locations in my house. You can easily configure each by connecting to them via their internal web interface and they have lots of great options (portals, etc.) that I mostly didn't use. I set them each up with the same SSID, password, and wifi settings but on different channels. I tested and the internet was very fast. Nice. Then the complaints started coming in from my family. Devices that they moved from room to room, like phones and tablets, would say they were connected but be unable to download anything. I think they weren't roaming from one access point to another. I tried changing settings (decreasing radio power, for example) for quite a while but my family was getting really annoyed. I was ready to return these. As a last ditch effort, I purchased the TP-Link OC200 controller. Basically it allows you to configure all these devices from one web interface and also monitors clients and bandwidth. That's not much value added in itself but it also said it enables "fast roaming." I installed and set everything up. Bam. Perfect internet, all the time, everywhere. You can walk all around and have no problems whatsoever. I'm not actually sure whether the technology is 802.11r or v or h, but I can tell you that once I installed the OC200, all my problems went away. In short I'm 100% satisfied with these access points. They work superbly in all respects as I have them configured. However, I cannot recommend them in standalone mode. They require a controller like the OC200. Don't return them if you have a bad experience with standalone mode operation (and are willing to buy a device to control them).
I bought into the Omada SDN after a miserable experience with QNAP's offerings, and ended up going with their ER605 for dual-wan capabilities. This EAP was a great addition to the house, which as an IT engineer - is FILLED with over 60 clients, and multiple VLAN's. The EAP245 mounted easily and came with a PoE injector, which was a nice bonus for the price. The stand-alone web management UI had all the advanced options I wanted, but the Omada controller made setup "Plug & Play!" Most importantly, this handles all of my family's traffic like a champ! Can't go wrong with this AP!
This is a review of the TP-Link EAP-245 AC1750 access point. I bought two of these (one for a brother). I gave my original access point to another brother leaving me with no wi-fi upstairs. When I received my EAP-245, I configured it in the family room thinking I would take it upstairs when I finished. However, I immediately noticed full wi-fi strength on my cell phone upstairs so I haven't had any compelling reason to move the unit upstairs. With the router's built-in access point in the home office on the north side of the house and the unobtrusive TP-Link EAP-245 in the family room on the south side of the house, I now have whole-house coverage as well as sufficient outside coverage even to the road at the front of the house. I'll eventually get around to moving ... MoreThis is a review of the TP-Link EAP-245 AC1750 access point. I bought two of these (one for a brother). I gave my original access point to another brother leaving me with no wi-fi upstairs. When I received my EAP-245, I configured it in the family room thinking I would take it upstairs when I finished. However, I immediately noticed full wi-fi strength on my cell phone upstairs so I haven't had any compelling reason to move the unit upstairs. With the router's built-in access point in the home office on the north side of the house and the unobtrusive TP-Link EAP-245 in the family room on the south side of the house, I now have whole-house coverage as well as sufficient outside coverage even to the road at the front of the house. I'll eventually get around to moving this access point upstairs and that should provide even better coverage outside. I'm using it with the AC adapter. At my brother's house I have it set up using PoE. Neither of us have used the included ceiling/wall mounts. My brother will when he moves the EAP-245 to his attic (the reason for power over ethernet). When I was researching access points, I was concerned about the lack of external antennas. However, that is not a problem with the TP-Link EAP-245. I've been using the EAP-245 for months and have never had to restart it. It's very reliable. I am not using the guest configuration, but it is available. I have one SSID configured throughout the house. My router is a Netgear and both work well together. I also have a couple of TP-Link switches (the EAP-245 is connected to one). Life can't be all about oil and bourbon; sometimes real work needs to get done. For that, my Southfork needs reliable networking.
Update: im not changing my star rating due to the misleading advertising mentioned below but i figured out why it wireless clients got a very slow connection. I assume this was operating on a 2.4ghz channel that was at capacity and was fighting a lot of interference. after trying this items big brother that also includes 5Ghz i ran into the same issue with the access point also. I finally ended up with a similar style ubiquiti access point that is working fantastic, it started out with the same issues but the ubiquiti software needed to configure the access point included a site survey utility that examines the channels and shows their current capacity, most of the channels except 8 were at capacity and getting a lot of interference. i set the access point to run on ... MoreUpdate: im not changing my star rating due to the misleading advertising mentioned below but i figured out why it wireless clients got a very slow connection. I assume this was operating on a 2.4ghz channel that was at capacity and was fighting a lot of interference. after trying this items big brother that also includes 5Ghz i ran into the same issue with the access point also. I finally ended up with a similar style ubiquiti access point that is working fantastic, it started out with the same issues but the ubiquiti software needed to configure the access point included a site survey utility that examines the channels and shows their current capacity, most of the channels except 8 were at capacity and getting a lot of interference. i set the access point to run on channel 8 and my issues resolved themselves, my outdoor wifi cameras are working great so far and im getting about 90Mbps over the 2.4Ghz band. these are likely good access points but you will need something to examine the 2.4Ghz band to see what channel is least used. Android phones have apps that can do this, never seen an IOS app for this function. long story short, if it works like crap, check the channel, if the channel is good than is just crap... TP-Link needs to build a utility into the firmware for this function. if you get the 5Ghz enabled version of this, channels are not so much of a concern for that band as of yet, in the future they may get crowded enough to cause issues. Horrible product for any modern network. I purchased this as an outdoor access point for my WiFi security cameras, I figured with a max or 300mbps over wireless or could handle a few cameras, after getting this setup and the cameras connected I noticed the cameras were very laggy. I spent a while trying to figure out why and found that the top speed I could get with one wireless client connected to the access point is about 50 mbps (300mbps internet), I found this odd so I looked at the specs of the access point and was shocked to find the Ethernet port was just a 10/100mbps port. To be fair it does say this in the description but why would they say this is a 300N access point meaning a max of 300mbps when they knowingly bottlenecked this device by omitting a gigabit Ethernet port. Blatant misleading advertising in my opinion. Im a believer in TPLink equipment buy this was a letdown, getting the AC1200 version of this that has a gigabit port.
We put this access point in and were looking forward to high-speed wireless access, however we had continual problems with devices not being able to connect to the internet. The issue was not related to specific devices or locations, and it was experienced on phones (iPhone and Android), tablets (iPads, Surface, Android), audio/video devices (Rokus and TiVos), and laptops (Dell and Surface). I updated to the latest firmware, tried different channels, changed all kinds of other settings on devices, all to no avail. When it worked it was fine, but I'd be sitting on the couch on my phone about 15 feet from the router with no obstructions, and suddenly my browsing would simply stop. It would eventually fail over to mobile data, but it took time for the phone to figure ... MoreWe put this access point in and were looking forward to high-speed wireless access, however we had continual problems with devices not being able to connect to the internet. The issue was not related to specific devices or locations, and it was experienced on phones (iPhone and Android), tablets (iPads, Surface, Android), audio/video devices (Rokus and TiVos), and laptops (Dell and Surface). I updated to the latest firmware, tried different channels, changed all kinds of other settings on devices, all to no avail. When it worked it was fine, but I'd be sitting on the couch on my phone about 15 feet from the router with no obstructions, and suddenly my browsing would simply stop. It would eventually fail over to mobile data, but it took time for the phone to figure that out. The same issue would occur on laptops, would be working along then, bam, suddenly no internet (or local network) connectivity. This would last anywhere from seconds to 10+ minutes, then start working again. To combat the issue we used hard-wired drops for our work laptops, which used the same internet connection without any issues. I finally broke down and bought a different access point (Ubiquiti Unifi Pro), put it in the exact same location. It was a POE (power over Ethernet) connection so simply unplugged the TP-Link device, plugged in the Ubiquiti, mounted it to the ceiling in the exact same spot, configured it, and boom, no issues. During investigation of this issue I found some historical TP-Link forum discussions of this happening on older firmware with claims that it was resolved with the latest bits, but those did not work for me. This is my second TP-Link wireless device that simply just never worked reliably, so I think I'm done with them. My TP-Link router is now up for sale on (a popular auction site) if anyone wants one at a discount, only used it for a couple of months. :)
These APs come with PoE adapters, but you can use a single PoE switch to power several from a single source. I'm running one AP over a 15m thin, flat Ethernet cable and it works flawlessly. The purpose of having two from the same provider was to have a correctly working WiFi roaming. The EAP245 have support for roaming but you need a separate controller to coordinate their activity. Tp-Link has hardware devices for this job and you can also run their Omada controller software on a (always on) PC. The Omada suite runs well on a Raspberry Pi too, this is my setup now. For me the single AP worked well, mounted on the ceiling and providing very good signal to a part of the house. Now two of them + the controller cooperate nicely to cover the entire house and moving ... MoreThese APs come with PoE adapters, but you can use a single PoE switch to power several from a single source. I'm running one AP over a 15m thin, flat Ethernet cable and it works flawlessly. The purpose of having two from the same provider was to have a correctly working WiFi roaming. The EAP245 have support for roaming but you need a separate controller to coordinate their activity. Tp-Link has hardware devices for this job and you can also run their Omada controller software on a (always on) PC. The Omada suite runs well on a Raspberry Pi too, this is my setup now. For me the single AP worked well, mounted on the ceiling and providing very good signal to a part of the house. Now two of them + the controller cooperate nicely to cover the entire house and moving mobile devices from one side to the other.
| General | |
| Packaged Quantity | 5 (specifications are for single item) |
| Device Type | Radio access point |
| Width | 20.55 cm |
| Depth | 18.15 cm |
