Access Point TP-Link EAP Series

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2021: AX1800 class EAP610 with Wi-Fi 6 support and Omada SDN ecosystem

On October 5, 2021, TP-Link announced the launch of sales in Russia of the corporate access point EAP610 class AX1800 with Wi-Fi 6 support and the Omada SDN ecosystem. This access point is a solution for upgrading large-scale networks of enterprises, educational institutions, as well as hotels and hotels.

The main features of the enterprise device were support for high speed connection according to the standard Wi-Fi 6 (up to 574 Mbps at 2.4 GHz and up to 1201 Mbps at 5 GHz), centralized cloud management of a group of access points through the Omada SDN hardware or software controller with cloud access, support for seamless roaming and mesh networking, power supply via Ethernet cable thanks to Power over Ethernet technology (PoE+, 802.3at).

The TP-Link EAP610 has one gigabit Ethernet port and two built-in 4 dBi antennas for the 2.4 GHz band and two built-in 5 dBi antennas for the 5 GHz band. Installation of the device is possible on the wall or ceiling using the installation kit supplied with the package.

Support for the most up-to-date wireless technologies, communications a convenient user interface, mobile management, as well as reasonable price positioning - all this can provide a positive experience from the use of the TP-Link EAP610 access point in various scenarios.

Among the features that will be used by network experts, as well as Wi-Fi users, it is necessary to mention the support of MU-MIMO and OFDMA, which will provide efficient and fast operation of a large number of connections, the automatic creation and restoration of a connection in Mesh mode, as well as the Fast Roaming function, which will allow users to move around the room without breaking streaming data.

Additional efficiency of wireless signal transmission will be provided using the functions of Band Steering (automatic switching of customers to the 5 GHz range), Load Balance (bandwidth balancing for connected customers), as well as Airtime Fairness (increased network performance in loaded radio) and Beamforming (directional beam generation to the Wi-Fi client).

The device can be controlled both in Standalone mode and in group mode - when integrated into a single network based on the TP-Link Omada SDN platform, which allows you to manage the network infrastructure at once on many objects and locations.

The special security features that the TP-Link EAP610 supports include the ability to create up to 16 guest networks, the ability to authenticate via SMS, Facebook, voucher, 802.1x, as well as a custom authentication portal. Support for the latest WPA3 encryption standard will ensure the greatest security of the transmitted user traffic, as well as protection of the network from brutal attacks.

2020: Presentation of EAP660 HD and EAP620 HD access points

On August 13, 2020, TP-Link introduced a series of ceiling access points with Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) support - EAP660 HD and EAP620 HD. Access points complement the Omada SDN ecosystem - a cloud-based centralized TP-Link solution for creating and managing an extensive local network with Internet access, which is formed on the basis of company equipment and includes access points, switches and gateways.

The TP-Link Omada SDN ecosystem offers customers reliable and secure Enterprise-class end-to-end cloud solutions. Cloud solutions allow you to implement different use cases, and a single centralized management provides monitoring of all devices from a single interface at any time, including from a mobile application.

Wi-Fi 6 has many advantages over the previous generation. Wi-Fi 6 provides improved throughput programs and applications on more devices, preventing crashes and reducing response time (ping) - especially in a loaded user environment. It is also worth noting that Wi-Fi 6 provides higher energy efficiency for. mobile devices According to Statista, by 2021, the number to the Internet of devices connected to the device per capita will reach 6.58, that is, only about 50 billion devices. Omada EAP HD APs have support for OFDMA technology - orthogonal frequency division multiple access - which allows you to cope with the ever-increasing number of wireless connections.

EAP660 HD and EAP620 HD are the first Wi-Fi 6-enabled access points in the Omada line. Ceiling devices support 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequency bands, providing maximum wireless performance up to 3.6 Gb/s for EAP660 HD and up to 1.8 Gb/s for EAP620 HD. The EAP660 HD AP is additionally equipped with a 2.5 Gb/s Ethernet port, which increases the total bandwidth of the Internet channel.

Providing high speed and network performance, Omada Wi-Fi 6 access points also guarantee the quality of connectivity even for a large number of devices - they were designed to work efficiently in high-density rooms: audiences, conference rooms, restaurants, museums, stadiums. With the Enterprise level chipset, high-power antennas, advanced wireless module features, and automatic channel selection and automatic power adjustment, Omada access points will make users more efficient. 802.11k/v roaming automatically and seamlessly switches clients to the access point with the best signal when they move, so that quality-sensitive applications such as VoIP and video conferencing will not be interrupted.

The EAP660 HD and EAP620 access points can be effectively managed within the corporate network with the Omada SDN (Software Defined Network) cloud controller. The guest network is more secure when connected with extensive authentications user experience. Thanks to the authorization portal, only authorized guests will be able to use the network SMS Facebook authentication , and additional/faster this process.

The company begins to supply EAP660 HD and EAP620 HD access points for projects during the development of which preliminary radio planning is possible.