TP-Link TL-WA1201 AC1200 Dual-Band Wireless Access Point

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TP-Link TL-WA1201 AC1200 Dual-Band Wireless Access Point
Key Features
  • Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • Up to 1167 Mb/s Throughput
  • 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz (Dual-Band)
  • 4 x External Antennas
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.
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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.
  • UPC: 840460603102

    TP-Link TL-WA1201 Specs

    Key Specs
    Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac); Dual-Band (2.4 & 5 GHz)
    Throughput
    1200 Mb/s Total
    5 GHz: 867 Mb/s 
    2.4 GHz: 300 Mb/s
    Networking I/O
    1 Total Connections Supporting up to Gigabit Ethernet
    Wireless
    Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac); Dual-Band (2.4 & 5 GHz) with MU-MIMO Support
    Number of Antennas
    4
    Sensitivity
    -81 to -63 dBm
    Transmit Power
    30 dBm
    Supported Protocols
    IPv4
    IPv6
    Antenna Placement
    External (Integrated)
    Bluetooth
    No
    Performance
    Throughput
    1200 Mb/s Total
    5 GHz: 867 Mb/s 
    2.4 GHz: 300 Mb/s 
    Interface
    Networking I/O
    1x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet PoE (Unspecified)
    USB Sharing Support
    No
    Security
    Guest Network Support
    Yes
    Wireless Security
    WEP 64, WEP 128, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK, WPS
    Lock Slot
    No
    Management
    Operation Modes
    Access Point, Client, Multi-SSID, Repeater
    Max SSIDs Supported
    8
    Mobile App Compatible
    No
    Hardware
    Media Card Reader
    Yes
    Supported IEEE Standards
    802.11a, 802.11ac, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n
    General
    Environmental Resistance
    No
    Certifications
    CE, FCC, RoHS
    Operating Conditions
    32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C at 10 to 90% Humidity
    Storage Conditions
    -40 to 158°F / -40 to 70°C at 5 to 90% Humidity
    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"

    TP-Link TL-WA1201 Reviews

    Great access point

    By Regis
    Rated 5 out of 5
    Date: 2025-07-22

    Excellent product. Installed in roughly one minute. Strong wifi range.

    Doing okay so far

    By Eric
    Rated 4 out of 5
    Date: 2022-07-08

    The web interface shows no clients connected even those some are connected. One time it dropped it's connection with no warning. I had to power cycle it. Nice that it has an actual on/off button. I use it to extend my wifi. I have an ethernet cable connected to it.

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