TP-Link TL-WA1201 Overview
Add 802.11ac Wi-Fi connectivity to your workshop, studio, or small business's wired network by connecting the TP-Link TL-WA1201 AC1200 Dual-Band Wireless Access Point to your router. Designed with four powerful external antennas, this access point delivers up to 1167 Mb/s wireless speeds over the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequencies for smooth web browsing, video streaming, and online gaming experiences. MU-MIMO and Beamforming technologies help to maintain reliable simultaneous connections to multiple devices. The TL-WA1201's Gigabit Ethernet port supports passive PoE, and using the included PoE power injector allows you to transfer both data and electricity to the access point using a single network cable. Once set up, you can configure the access point to operate in four different modes to serve your needs. Businesses can also take advantage of the Captive Portal feature to provide customized advertising to customers as they agree to sign onto your network.
Captive Portal Marketing
The Captive Portal feature provides unique marketing opportunities on a secure guest network. Custom design a portal page for customers to view as they accept the terms for internet access to improve brand awareness or deliver marketing messages.
Multiple Operating Modes
Access Point Mode: Extends your existing wired network and makes it wireless.
Multi-SSID Mode: Simultaneously supports up to four separate SSIDs and VLANs on each wireless band.
Range Extender Mode: Extends your existing wireless coverage by repeating its signal.
Client Mode: Acts as a "Wireless Adapter" to connect your wired devices to a wireless network.
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UPC: 845973084035
In the Box
- TP-Link TL-WA1201 AC1200 Dual-Band Wireless Access Point
- Power Adapter
- Ethernet Cable
- PoE Power Injector
- Limited 2-Year Warranty
TP-Link TL-WA1201 Specs
Wireless
| Wireless Frequency Bands |
2.4 GHz, 5 GHz Dual-Band |
| Number of Antennas |
4 |
| MU-MIMO Support |
Yes |
| WLAN Mode |
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Sensitivity |
-81 to -63 dBm |
| Transmit Power |
30 dBm |
| Supported Protocols |
IPv4
IPv6 |
| Antenna Placement |
External (Integrated) |
| Bluetooth |
None |
| Throughput |
1200 Mb/s Total
5 GHz: 867 Mb/s
2.4 GHz: 300 Mb/s |
Interface
| Ports |
1 x 10/100/1000 Mb/s Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45) PoE |
| USB Sharing Support |
No |
Security
| Guest Network Support |
Yes |
| Wireless Security |
WEP 128, WEP 64, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK, WPS |
| Lock Slot |
No |
Management
| Operation Modes |
Access Point, Client, Multi-SSID, Repeater |
| Max SSIDs Supported |
8 |
Hardware
| Supported IEEE Standards |
802.11a, 802.11ac, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n |
Electrical
| DC Input Power |
12 VDC at 1.5 A |
Environmental
| Operating Temperature |
32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C |
| Storage Temperature |
-40 to 158°F / -40 to 70°C |
| Operating Humidity |
10 to 90% |
| Storage Humidity |
5 to 90% |
General
| IP Rating |
None |
| Dimensions |
8.9 x 5.7 x 1.5" / 225 x 145.5 x 37 mm |
Packaging Info
| Package Weight |
1.845 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) |
15.7 x 10.1 x 2.8" |
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