TP-Link AC1200 Wireless Gigabit Access Point Desktop Wi-Fi Bridge MU-MIMO & Beamforming Supports Multi-SSID/Client/Range Extender Mode 4 Fixed Antennas Passive PoE Powered (TL-WA1201)
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TP-Link AC1200 Wireless Access Point.
【Superior Speeds with MU-MIMO】Outfitted with the latest 802.11ac Wave 2 MU-MIMO technology, the TL-WA1201 easily delivers dual-band Wi-Fi speeds of up to 1200 Mbps to multiple devices at the same time.
【Multi-Mode 4 in 1】Supports Client, Multi-SSID, Range Extender, and AP operation modes to enable various wireless applications to give users a more dynamic and comprehensive experience when using your AP.
【PoE for Easy Installation】TL-WA1201 supports Passive PoE power supplies, can be powered by the provided PoE adapter, making deployment effortless and flexible.
【Boosted Wi-Fi Coverage】Four external antennas equipped with Beamforming technology concentrate Wi-Fi signals towards your devices to extend reliable Wi-Fi to every corner of your home or office—even over long distances.
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Customers find the router easy to set up and providing good signal speed. They consider it a decent buy for the price. However, some customers have issues with the power supply. Opinions vary on connectivity, quality, and stability.
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R. Leaf –
Stock firmware is unstable on 5GHz, but OpenWRT works great
TL;dr — this AP is another case of good hardware, awful firmware. The OEM firmware makes this device unusable, but flashing OpenWRT makes it useful again.Full Review:I bought this access point to use as a wireless client bridge for a computer in my house that gets an extremely poor wireless signal. Initially, I was disappointed because I was limited to a 2.4GHz connection, as the 5GHz connection was too unstable to be used. I’d regularly run into issues watching YouTube videos, browsing the web, or making Zoom calls.The solution was to use the 2.4GHz radio instead. This meant that my connection was limited to ~45-60mbps, which pales in comparison to a typical 5GHz connection speed of ~250-300mbps. For reference, my iPhone 11 is able to pull ~560-620mbps when placed next to the hardwired access point.i initially considered returning the AP, but then I found someone online had ported OpenWRT to this access point. Although this may void the warranty, it solved my issue. No longer do I have stability issues with the 5GHz radio, which means that I have both a reliable and fast connection to the Internet again my home office.OpenWRT is great, although it’s far more complicated of an interface than the default TP-Link one. I would not recommend using this device in this configuration unless you’re familiar with more advanced networking concepts or are willing to learn.Pros:- Inexpensive- Supports wireless client bridge mode.- Supports PoE using the provided injector. This is extremely beneficial to my setup, since I can place the AP where I best receive a signal, even though I don’t have a power outlet nearby.- The Qualcomm Atheros QCA9886 802.11acn wireless radio has excellent performance- Gigabit LAN port (to the reviewer claiming it doesn’t have one, this is simply not the case; there’s no way I’d be able to pull 300mbps if it had a 10/100 interface).- The default firmware supports bridge mode with DHCP & NAT disabled, which means that every device connected through this AP has its real Ethernet MAC address exposed. If you plan to use this on a college campus or want your connected device(s) to be bridged to the parent network, this is very useful. If you use this mode, you can still control the AP’s settings using the assign IP address for the access point itself.Cons:- Default firmware means that the 5GHz radio is unstable. I also had problems with controlling the LEDs and updating settings.Bonus Pro-tip:I only used this device with one computer, but you could easily use an Ethernet switch with the single port on the back of this device to connect multiple computers/devices.
vsc632 –
Excelent buy for me.
I needed to improve wifi on my second floor and i decided to try this inexpensive AP. One of the key features was a PoE because place of installation has no power source. It came out very well. My speed on the 2nd floor increased from 10-15 mbps to about 300 mbps on 5GHz radio. The top speed I was able to get was 625 mbps. Setup was very easy and i did not use any aps or TPlinkk portal. I just found out what local IP this AP obtained from my router and I logged in right in AP and finished configuration. Only one thing is missing in admin screen: ability to setup local static IP in AP mode. This modem cannot be powered with active PoE switch. Fortunately it comes with tiny passive switch. Easy to install, easy to setup, and it works great. I cannot be more than happy.
Mockingbird –
Blazing fast Bridge mode – easy setup – low cost
Why did they stop calling these devices “Bridges”? When you select “Client Mode” you get a Bridge, this is a device that will accept a wireless signal from your existing wireless router, and then send it out the back on a Cat6 cable. This you may plug into any internet device that does not accept WiFi and wants an Internet cable plugged in. That said, I got more than 320mps from the cable on the back when connected to the 5Gig signal from my home WiFi router.There are several ways you can configure the item, and another way is to let it rebroadcast the main WiFi signal so that people further from the wireless router may access the WiFi signal. Cannot speak to longevity nor to support. The instructions are simple enough. Had a little trouble using the POE device that is in the box, so I skipped it, but the unit is supposed to support POE.One use for Client Mode is to connect the output to another router’s input that has a separate IP address and name. This can be a guest network, or a network for your Internet devices (IOT). People and devices on this sub-net will have no contact with your primary wireless and wired network. Good way to avoid the TunnelVision vulnerability.
C Cook –
Lots of modes of use for the price.
I’m using this as a true access point. There are actually 4 different modes this unit can be used in. As a range extender, it gathers and repeats your wifi network to cover dead spots in your home. Used in client mode, it’s antennae capture signals from your wifi and allow you to run a connected device via ethernet port. In multi-SSID mode create multiple SSIDs an VLANs, useful if you have devices you want to be able to communicate together, but separate from other devices on different VLANs (which wouldn’t see each other from a connectivity standpoint).I had hoped to use it as an access point and connect it to my primary router via CAT6 cable that runs from one end of the house to the other. From there, I set up a different SSID from my primary router so that I could run a small office wirelessly. I have a 1 GB fiber connection as my main internet source. Speedtest rates it as 950mb- 1GB both upload and download. The ehternet connection to my router brings the full 1 GB back to the access point over hard wire, but testing the wifi from this access point only gives about 50mb up/down on Speedtest.net. Fortunately, 50 mb per device is sufficient for everything I do (video calls, internet browsing, access to web based apps like Teams), but I had hoped for better wifi speed.Easy to install and setup, the directions are very good. The price is very attractive, and you can use it in multiple modes. Of course, I may be an extreme case. If you are only getting 50mb from your primary internet connection, this works great.
Andre De Neef –
Het toestel werkt perfekt, met een goede dekking van het volledige huis.
Syam –
very good item
Imran –
Excellent performance, Nice design and good quality.
LIBIN –
Good product with 4 Fixed Antennas
ھاش٠–
Working well so far. Connection stays stable and strong