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TP-Link EAP225 Omada AC1350 Access Point: features, specs and fit
A ceiling or wall-mount business Wi-Fi access point with AC1350 dual-band speeds, MU-MIMO, PoE power and Omada SDN management. What the specs mean.
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The TP-Link EAP225 is a business-class wireless access point that adds Wi-Fi to a wired network. Unlike a home router, it does not manage the internet connection itself. It connects by Ethernet to your existing router or switch and broadcasts the signal, so offices, shops and larger homes can place several of them where coverage is needed.
AC1350 and MU-MIMO
AC1350 is a shorthand for the combined maximum speed of the two Wi-Fi bands: up to 1350 Mbps in total across 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. TP-Link says the EAP225 uses 802.11ac Wave 2 and MU-MIMO to serve several devices at once instead of one at a time. MU-MIMO only helps when the devices also support it, and real speeds are lower than the maximum, since walls, interference and the number of users all play a part.
Power over Ethernet
Access points are often mounted on ceilings, where there is no power outlet. TP-Link says the EAP225 can be powered by a PoE switch (802.3af/at) or by passive PoE using the supplied PoE adapter. One Ethernet cable then carries both data and power, which makes installation simpler.
Omada SDN management
The access point is part of TP-Link's Omada software-defined networking platform. You can manage it with an Omada hardware controller, the software controller or a cloud-based controller, or run it in standalone mode. TP-Link says the Omada app and cloud access let you manage a network across several sites from one interface.
One caution from the listing: SDN controllers work only with SDN access points, switches and gateways, and non-SDN controllers work only with non-SDN access points. Check that any controller you own is, or can be upgraded to, the SDN version.
Mesh and roaming features
TP-Link lists mesh Wi-Fi, seamless roaming, band steering, airtime fairness and beamforming. Mesh and seamless roaming need an Omada SDN controller, and seamless roaming also needs client devices that support 802.11k and 802.11v. In practice, roaming lets a phone or laptop move between access points without dropping a call or connection.
Size, warranty and support
The unit measures about 8.1 x 7.2 x 1.5 inches (20.6 x 18.3 x 3.8 cm) and weighs about 1.1 lb (500 g). TP-Link states a five-year warranty, with free technical support from 6am to 6pm Pacific time, Monday to Friday.
Who it suits
It suits small offices, shops, cafés and larger homes where one router cannot cover everything, and people who want central management of several access points.
What to check before you buy
- Wiring: you will need Ethernet cabling to where the unit will be mounted.
- Power: confirm that you have a PoE switch or will use the supplied adapter.
- Controller: decide between standalone, a hardware controller, software or cloud, and check SDN compatibility.
- Devices: MU-MIMO and roaming need compatible client devices.
- Coverage: walls and building materials affect range, so plan the number of units.
The short version
- A dual-band AC1350 access point using 802.11ac Wave 2 and MU-MIMO.
- Powered by PoE (802.3af/at or passive) or the supplied adapter.
- Managed through Omada SDN controllers, the app, or standalone.
- Mesh and seamless roaming need an Omada SDN controller.
- Five-year warranty stated by TP-Link.
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