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Brand | TP-Link |
Model Name | EAP245 |
Special Feature | Access Point Mode, WPS |
Frequency Band Class | Dual-Band |
Wireless Communication Standard | 802.11n, 802.11b, 802.11a, 802.11g, 802.11ac |
Compatible Devices | Laptop, Desktop |
Frequency | 5 GHz |
Recommended Uses For Product | Home |
Included Components | AC1750 Wireless MU-MIMO Gigabit Ceiling Mount Access Point EAP245,Gigabit Passive PoE Adapter,Power Cord,Mounting Kit,Installation Guide See more |
Connectivity Technology | Ethernet |
About this item
- Superior Speeds with MU-MIMO — Designed with the latest 802.11ac Wave 2 MU-MIMO technology, the EAP245 reliably delivers dual-band Wi-Fi speeds up to 1750 Mbps to multiple devices simultaneously.
- Integrated into SDN — Omada Software Defined Networking integrates APs, switches & gateways w/ several control options offered - Hardware Controller, Software Controller & Cloud-Based Controller (Contact TP-Link for CBC Details). Standalone mode applies.
- Cloud Access — Remote Cloud access and Omada app brings centralized cloud management of the whole network from different sites—all controlled from a single interface anywhere, anytime.
- SDN Compatibility — Make sure your devices/controllers are equipped with SDN firmware. (Or upgradable). SDN controllers work only with SDN Access Points, Switches & Gateways. Non-SDN controllers work only with non-SDN APs. Details found on TP-Link website.
- Advanced Wireless Tech — Supports Mesh WiFi, Seamless Roaming, Band Steering, Airtime Fairness and Beamforming technologies.
- Multiple PoE Options for Easy Installation — EAP245 supports both 802.3af/at PoE and Passive PoE power supply, can be either powered by a PoE switch or the provided PoE adapter, making deployment effortless and flexible.
- Limited Lifetime Warranty — Backed by our industry-leading limited lifetime warranty and free 24/7 technical support, you can work with confidence.
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1. Maximum wireless transmission rates are the physical rates derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. Range and coverage specifications are based upon test results under normal usage conditions. Actual wireless transmission rate and wireless coverage are not guaranteed and will vary as a result of 1) environmental factors, including building materials, physical objects and obstacles, 2) network conditions, including local interference, volume and density of traffic, product location, network complexity, and network overhead and 3) client limitations, including rated performance, location, connection quality, and client condition. 2. Actual network speed may be limited by the rate of the product's Ethernet WAN or LAN port, the rate supported by the network cable, Internet service provider factors and other environmental conditions.
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Superior WiFi Speeds and Long-Range Coverage
EAP245 provides boosted WiFi speeds up to 1750 Mbps with Beamforming and ensures long-range coverage while advanced wireless technologies like Load Balancing, Band Steering, and Airtime Fairness optimize the whole network to improve performance and efficiency.

Effortless Deployment with PoE
With 802.3af/802.3at Power over Ethernet (PoE) supported, there is no need to install additional wiring. Simply plug in the existing Ethernet cables and you’re ready to go.
Omada Mesh Technology Provide Easy Deployment

Easy Pairing with Less Wiring
Omada EAPs with Mesh technology*(Omada Mesh requires the use of Omada SDN controllers) saves you from extra wires by wirelessly extending your WiFi signal and optimizing the best path between EAPs.

Self-healing
If one link has an issue, the system will automatically reroute data via the other Omada devices to make sure you stay online.
Seamless Roaming
Seamless roaming*(Seamless Roaming requires the use of Omada SDN controllers) switches clients to the AP with the best signal automatically, even when moving. This allows sensitive applications like VoIP and video conferences to go uninterrupted.


Omada SDN with Flexible Management and Cloud Access
Omada SDN integrates network devices including access points, gateways & switches w/ multiple control options offered - Hardware controller, Software Controller & Cloud-based Controller*.

Smarter Cloud Solution for Business Networking
Remote Cloud access and Omada app brings centralized management of the whole network from different sites—all controlled from a single interface anywhere, anytime.
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What are the EAP Models & Versions compatible with Software Defined-Networking (SDN)?
These models are designed to be compatible SDN platforms: EAP245 v3, EAP225 v3, EAP265 HD, EAP660 HD, EAP610, EAP620 HD, EAP115 v4, EAP110-Outdoor v3, EA225-Outdoor, EAP615-Wall, EAP235-Wall, EAP225-Wall v2 and so on.
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Can I use a SDN controller to manage Non-SDN devices?
No, in order to manage non-SDN devices, a non-SDN controller must be used.
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Can I have Non-SDN devices and SDN devices working together on my network?
Currently the use of non-SND and SDN devices together on a network is not supported.
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How can I manage my network?
Multiple options - Omada hardware controller & Omada software controller. Centralized cloud management allows for remote management of the entire network from different sites via a single interface.
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How much is the SDN cloud-based controller plan?
Omada Cloud-based controller plan may vary. Please contact TP-Link for further plan details.
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connectivity tech | Ethernet | Ethernet | Bluetooth | Ethernet | Ethernet | Wi-Fi |
number of ports | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 |
data transfer rate | 1300 megabits per second | 1800 megabits per second | 1.8 gigabits per second | 1800 megabits per second | 1800 megabits per second | — |
wireless standard | 802 11 B, 802 11 G, 802 11 N, 802 11 A, 802 11 AC | 802 11 AX | 802 11 AX | 802 11 AX | 802 11 AX, 802 11 AC, 802 11 N, 802 11 G, 802 11 B | 802 11 AX |
frequency band class | dual band | dual band | dual band | dual band | dual band | tri band |
lan port bandwidth | 1000 megabits per second | — | 1000 Mbps | 1000 Mbps | 1800 Mbps | 2500 Mbps |
max upstream rate | 1300 megabits per second | — | — | 1800 megabits per second | 1800 megabits per second | 2500 megabits per second |
security protocol | WPA, WPA2, WPA/WPA2-Enterprise (802.1x) | — | WPA3, WPA2, WPA | WPA3-Personal, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA2-Personal, WPA-Enterprise, WPA-Personal | WPA3 | WPA3 |
frequency | 5 GHz | — | — | 5 GHz | 5 GHz | — |
antenna type | internal | — | internal | internal | fixed | internal |
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Product Dimensions | 8.06 x 7.15 x 1.46 inches |
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Item Weight | 2 pounds |
ASIN | B07NMZR3F1 |
Item model number | EAP245 V3 |
Customer Reviews |
4.2 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #56 in Computer Networking Wireless Access Points |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | February 10, 2019 |
Manufacturer | TP-Link |
Country of Origin | China |
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Simultaneous 450Mbps on 2.4GHz and 1300Mbps on 5GHz totals 1750Mbps Wi-Fi speeds -supports seamless roaming so even video streams and Voice calls are unaffected as users move between locations -free cloud centralized management and omada app for ultra convenience and easy management -support power over -Ethernet.3at/802.3af) for convenient and affordable installation -secure guest network along with multiple authentication options (SMS/Facebook Wi-Fi/ -voucher, etc.) and abundant wireless Security technologies. -Band Steering automatically moves Dual-Band devices onto the wider 5GHz band for faster connections -load balance ensures large numbers of users have smooth network experiences in high-density business networks -supports management VLAN for an enhanced network management.
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Customers find the router functional and easy to set up. They appreciate its good signal strength, coverage, and value for money. The router works well for adding Wi-Fi in their backyard, with coverage up to 50 meters away. Many customers find it simple to deploy via the Omada Control software. They also appreciate the stability, access point quality, and speed. However, opinions differ on the speed.
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Customers like the router's performance. They say it works well for adding Wi-Fi coverage in their backyard, especially for the price. The hardwired units work well, and outdoor WiFi cameras are working great. Management VLAN works great across subnets once you enable L3 access. It is a great device for home use to add or expand WiFi coverage, and a great business low-cost mesh network.
"Ran it 300 ft. out and through the woods of my back yard. Works great! I have a tiny camp out in the woods. The cabin is only about 50 ft...." Read more
"Works well, easy to install. It is connected a bit over 200' away and I speedtest 90Mbps, which is plenty good for what I need for my workshop...." Read more
"...Management VLAN works great across subnets once you enable L3 access. HTTPS, I'm not so sure." Read more
"...Long story made short, the one out of three that really worked is pretty great...." Read more
Customers appreciate the router's signal strength. They say it provides good WiFi coverage throughout their entire property, with coverage up to 50 m away. The signal propagates far enough to cover the entire deck and a good portion of the back yard. Some customers say the range is exceptional, even with their sequential gigabit connection. They use the router for streaming video, WiFi calling, video conferencing, and other applications with no connection drops or problems.
"...All work great with a strong 2.4 GHz signal! I have full bars on all those devices. Looking forward to hooking up a camera to it as well!..." Read more
"...the router and, after some location adjustments, I had a good signal to all three cameras and the blink sync module...." Read more
"...Update: The TP link C402 outdoor camera has good signal strength at 285 feet from the access point . -59 RSSI." Read more
"...Still wouldn't connect, so one star off for that and the needless complexity of using a Management VLAN, and possible log in issues...." Read more
Customers find the router easy to set up. They say the instructions are in the manual, and it integrates with other access points automatically. Assigning the VLAN is intuitive and quick. Some program the router using the Omada app and used their WiFi SSID and password. However, some customers mention that the AP has very few configurable settings.
"...Looking forward to hooking up a camera to it as well! Easy plug and play from a TP-Link 8 port switch. The switch is also ran through a 100 ft...." Read more
"Works well, easy to install. It is connected a bit over 200' away and I speedtest 90Mbps, which is plenty good for what I need for my workshop...." Read more
"...being outright failures, I simply cannot endorse this product even as easy, blazing fast, and affordably priced the one working model actually was!..." Read more
"...see the combined stats for the APs, plus it makes it easier if your configuration is complex...." Read more
Customers appreciate the router's value for money. They find it affordable and a cost-effective way to extend WiFi.
"...Overall, a great value home / SOHO AP that supports VLANs, but one star off. Management VLAN works great across subnets once you enable L3 access...." Read more
"...cannot endorse this product even as easy, blazing fast, and affordably priced the one working model actually was!..." Read more
"The idea is great, the product - is okay for the price...." Read more
"For a stand-alone AP, it is inexpensive and fine...." Read more
Customers appreciate the router's stability. They find it a solid product with a rock-solid setup and full strength even when mounting it inside. The network performs well once working, with 90-100 MBps at the router.
"...I am getting slightly better speeds. The key is stability. I don't have drops like my original consumer neteork equipment that I had in the past." Read more
"...Once working, the network is solid and performs well." Read more
"...The low price point of the AP and quality of the business grade controller makes this a very robust home WiFi solution." Read more
"...I bought this device for its reliability so it's not even ceiling mounted. It's just sitting on the table next to the router and signal is great...." Read more
Customers like the access point. They say it's an excellent outdoor access point at an exceptional price, with a strong transmitter that can access it from inside the house. The transmitter is so strong that they can access it from outside line of sight, no drop outs, more access points with roaming, better coverage, and consistent performance. The coverage is excellent, with a PoE access point so they have a cat6 running, and it helps reach out in their back yard. The Omada controller gives them great visibility into channel utilization.
"...I get decent line of sight WIFI signal, until i cross a wire fence, then signal goes to nothing...." Read more
"...one side of our home and now I can access wifi outside with good direct line of sight for about 150-250 feet...." Read more
"...The Omada controller gives you great visibility into channel utilization. Cons:..." Read more
"...I can't seemlessly run in my Deco mesh network but it helps me reach out in my back yard which is also all smart devices...." Read more
Customers like the product's quality. They say it's great, easy to set up, and the best WiFi router they have ever purchased. The Omada controller is great, and there are helpful videos and documentation from TP-Link.
"For a stand-alone AP, it is inexpensive and fine...." Read more
"...I have to say that the firmware upgraded has provided a fantastic experience mgt of wifi...." Read more
"...after I set it up with the right VLAN IDs and was flawless in picking up a dynamic IP with the VLAN DHCP server, something that the Netgear stuggled..." Read more
"...is a learning curve, but there are some YT videos and some great docs from TP-Link. I have this EAP and a 265. Highly recommend." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the router's speed. Some find it faster than their previous access point, with fast local web management and immediate internet connection. Others report sub-50Mbps speeds on 2.4GHz, with more upload speed than download. The app is also slow, even showing it when you're connected to it.
"...failures, I simply cannot endorse this product even as easy, blazing fast, and affordably priced the one working model actually was!..." Read more
"...WiFi extenders to get to WiFi cameras out by our barn, but signal was very iffy...." Read more
"...SSID for my smart home items and assigning the VLAN was intuitive and quick - I was able to easily point all my smart home devices to the new VLAN..." Read more
"...The only download at about 15Mbps. Doesn't matter if it has 1 device connect or all 50+ I had later it is exactly the same...." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2024Style: N300, OutdoorVerified PurchaseRan it 300 ft. out and through the woods of my back yard.
Works great!
I have a tiny camp out in the woods. The cabin is only about 50 ft. from the antenna.
So far I have my phone, a tablet, and a Roku hooked up to it! All work great with a strong 2.4 GHz signal! I have full bars on all those devices. Looking forward to hooking up a camera to it as well!
Easy plug and play from a TP-Link 8 port switch. The switch is also ran through a 100 ft. CAT6 cable, from the main router in the house!
Highly recommended if you want wifi anywhere you need it!
Ran it 300 ft. out and through the woods of my back yard.
Works great!
I have a tiny camp out in the woods. The cabin is only about 50 ft. from the antenna.
So far I have my phone, a tablet, and a Roku hooked up to it! All work great with a strong 2.4 GHz signal! I have full bars on all those devices. Looking forward to hooking up a camera to it as well!
Easy plug and play from a TP-Link 8 port switch. The switch is also ran through a 100 ft. CAT6 cable, from the main router in the house!
Highly recommended if you want wifi anywhere you need it!
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- Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2025Style: N300, OutdoorVerified PurchaseWorks well, easy to install. It is connected a bit over 200' away and I speedtest 90Mbps, which is plenty good for what I need for my workshop. We sill see how it holds up this summer in the Texas heat. Fingers crossed.
- Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2025Style: N300, OutdoorVerified PurchaseOk, I was freaking out at first and was getting rather frustrated because the darn antenna would not power on. I checked other PoE devices and they all worked. I reached out to tech support and when I went back to check on things, the antenna had powered up and came online. I guess I simply wasn't waiting long enough. It was easily 5 minutes on my first attempts, but it was over 7 minutes when it finally worked.
So at least on the first boot up, be patient. It will come online if you just leave it be.
Router to the included PoE injector (because it has special power needs it can't be driven by a PoE switch). Then the PoE injector to the antenna. It is that simple.
We are able to send text and pictures from well over 250 feet away. After that it gets to be hit or miss. But it will grab a connection here and there from almost 400 feet away and any pending WhatsApp or Messenger messages will go at that time.
All in all, very happy.
- Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2021Style: AC1750Verified PurchaseReally good low cost AP that supports VLANs.
Haven't done extensive testing of signal strength or speed, but my IP cam on the porch connected with decent signal and speed.
I am not using their controller or Omada software - web configuration only.
Tried installing the software, and all I get were endless errors about ports being closed - on the same subnet, and temporarily turned off the firewall on my desktop, but didn't help. Still wouldn't connect, so one star off for that and the needless complexity of using a Management VLAN, and possible log in issues.
One word of caution: If you enable Management VLAN (I use VLAN 10), then it will *only* connect on the same subnet (e.g. mine is 192.168.10.x), you cannot access from another subnet no matter what rules you have set up in your router, unless you also check "Layer-3 Accessibility" under Web Server, *plus* you also must check "Layer-3 Accessibility" under SSH Server (but not SSH Login, unless you want that), if you want to connect to the web configuration using HTTPS. All seems very obvious once I found those settings, but it took me way too much time to figure out, assumed it was a firewall setting in my router that was allowing me to ping the EAP245 from other subnets, but not allowing me to connect to it over either HTTP or HTTPS. None of my other equipment - Ubiquiti, Engenius, Netgear - had this issue when I moved them to my management VLAN, so one star off for this needless complexity, with settings scattered over three locations, and *zero* documentation either on the web configuration screens or the user guide for setting this up. A simple two sentence caution on the Management VLAN screen would have been sufficient - or, here's a crazy idea: Why not put the settings there? Last time I checked, there's no law that says you can't duplicate the same settings in several places, so you have all the settings that logically go together for the same function grouped together, so you don't have to hunt all over the UI for a setting on a different page that might be affecting what you're trying to enable.
Also, when I log in with HTTPS using Firefox, it keeps wanting to know if I want to save my password (it's already saved), but it shows the password as a string of numbers, not the actual password, so I have to wonder if HTTPS is actually implemented correctly on the EAP245, because it sure seems like maybe it's taking my password and using it to generate a key that it then sends in plaintext across the network. Again, none of my other network equipment generate this weird behavior with HTTPS log ins.
Overall, a great value home / SOHO AP that supports VLANs, but one star off. Management VLAN works great across subnets once you enable L3 access. HTTPS, I'm not so sure.
- Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2020Style: AC1750Verified PurchaseI purchased two of these. I tried installing one in my new pre-wired smart home. I followed the simple set-up instructions -- all THREE versions of ways to set up the item, but nothing worked. I searched online and tried other setup instructions including the last-ditch-effort-this-one-always-works that required me to change the IP address on my computer and wire the AP directly to the computer and ... still nothing (and yes, I used the PoE Injector, so it was powered)! I contacted the support agent, and he talked me through the same steps and to humor him, I did them although I knew in advance the outcome, and once again, NOTHING! He began the process of exchanging it, but apparently that will take a while. He suggested I try the other unit, although I was skeptical and didn't want to open the box. I'm glad I did. I worked exactly like it was supposed to. I set it up in less than 5 minutes, and I LOVE it. It's as fast and simple as the packaging says!
Now back to the broken one ... I decided it would be faster to exchange the broken item with Amazon rather than wait for TP-Link to go through all the steps they require to exchange it. I got the replacement in 4 days. Yay! But, when I opened it to install it ... same problems as the first one! DOA! So, back it goes to Amazon, and I will wait for TP-Link to make the first one right with an exchange.
Long story made short, the one out of three that really worked is pretty great. But with two of the three I received being outright failures, I simply cannot endorse this product even as easy, blazing fast, and affordably priced the one working model actually was! By the way, I'm no computer genius, but I do hold a Master's Degree in Management Information Systems and a couple certifications in network security, so trust me, I shouldn't have had this much trouble installing these Access Points! I am very disappointed. I suspect you may be too. But on the possible chance you get one of the working ones, it may be worth the try .. if you have the time and the patience.
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Rafael FReviewed in Mexico on November 22, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Buena opción por el precio
Style: N300, OutdoorVerified PurchaseYa a estas alturas con la evolución de las redes inalámbricas no es lo mejor, pero cumple con lo necesario al tener dos redes (2.4 y 5) claro que el precio es lo que lo hace atractivo de lo contrario con wifi 6, 6e o 7, sería mucho más elevado su costo. La distancia que abarca no es muy amplia pero si es mayor a la de un router. Su configuración el fácil y soporta bastante bien el sol y lluvia al dejarlo a la intemperie.
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Produto chegou tudo certo o vendedor e confiável.Reviewed in Brazil on July 16, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Até o momento tudo certo.
Style: N300, OutdoorVerified PurchaseProduto chegou tudo certo, produto de qualidade.
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Carlos ToledoReviewed in Mexico on May 4, 2023
5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente
Style: AC1750Verified PurchaseNo usa cables, mas que el de datos POE, fácil de instalar y la comunicación con dispositivos es efectiva y eficiente
- C3P0Reviewed in Canada on October 3, 2022
5.0 out of 5 stars Works great.
Style: AC1750 | 5 PackVerified PurchaseWorks well. No issues.
- Amazon CustomerReviewed in Canada on January 31, 2022
5.0 out of 5 stars AP relay only
Style: N300, OutdoorVerified PurchaseThis is not a router, there is no DHCP server on this item. You need to connect it to a router for a network client to work properly. The WIFI relay component works great. I use the relay to control a raspberry pi robot/rover running outside my home from the 2nd floor of my house and I could get easily get 50 Meter of range for video, telemetry, video and control channels. This is a bandwidth intensive application. You can probably reach 100 Meter range for regular web surfing without obstruction. The Instructions are clear and the network setup is quite easy. All the physical hardware is functional and well built. Good product. As usual TP-Link provides good stuff a reasonable price. Thanks