{"product_id":"tp-link-eap225-ac1200-dual-band-gigabit-ceiling-mount-access-point","title":"TP-Link EAP225 AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Ceiling Mount Access Point","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTP-Link EAP225 – AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Ceiling Mount Access Point\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe TP-Link EAP225 is a dual-band AC1200 ceiling-mount access point designed for small to medium business, hospitality, and education environments. With 802.3af PoE support, a Gigabit LAN port, band steering, and up to 16 SSIDs with VLAN mapping, it delivers fast, manageable wireless coverage from a clean, low-profile ceiling or wall mount. Managed individually or centrally via the free Omada Controller software, it’s a scalable solution for deployments ranging from a single AP to hundreds of access points across multiple sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAC1200 Dual Band Wi-Fi:\u003c\/strong\u003e 867Mbps on 5GHz (802.11ac) and 300Mbps on 2.4GHz (802.11b\/g\/n) for a combined 1200Mbps of wireless throughput.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e802.3af PoE:\u003c\/strong\u003e Powered directly from a standard 802.3af PoE switch — no separate power adapter required at the ceiling. Also supports an external 12VDC\/1.5A adapter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGigabit LAN Port:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single 10\/100\/1000Mbps uplink ensures the wired backhaul is never a bottleneck.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBand Steering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Automatically moves capable dual-band clients to the less congested 5GHz band for faster, more reliable connections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUp to 16 SSIDs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 per band — broadcast multiple networks for staff, guest, IoT, and CCTV device separation simultaneously.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSSID-to-VLAN Mapping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each SSID can be mapped to a separate VLAN for logical network segmentation without additional hardware.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaptive Portal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built-in guest authentication for hospitality, retail, and public Wi-Fi deployments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeamless Roaming:\u003c\/strong\u003e When managed via Omada Controller, clients roam between EAPs without dropping connections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOmada Controller Compatible:\u003c\/strong\u003e Free cloud or on-premises Omada Controller for centralised multi-AP management, monitoring, and zero-touch provisioning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLoad Balancing \u0026amp; Rate Limiting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Distribute clients evenly across APs and cap per-client bandwidth for fair usage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRogue AP Detection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Identifies unauthorised access points on the network.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e802.1X Support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enterprise-grade RADIUS authentication for corporate wireless deployments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatchdog:\u003c\/strong\u003e Automatic self-recovery if the AP becomes unresponsive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKensington Lock Slot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Physical security for installations in accessible locations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCeiling \u0026amp; Wall Mounting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low-profile design with mounting kits included for both ceiling and wall installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIdeal Use Cases\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSmall to medium offices requiring managed dual-band Wi-Fi with VLAN segmentation and QoS.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHotels, restaurants, and cafes needing guest Wi-Fi with captive portal authentication.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEducation environments with multiple SSIDs for staff, students, and administration networks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRetail premises requiring reliable wireless for POS systems, staff devices, and guest access.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMulti-AP deployments managed centrally via Omada Controller for consistent configuration and monitoring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReplacing ageing single-band APs with a dual-band, PoE-powered ceiling unit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eEAP225\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWi-Fi Standard\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eIEEE 802.11ac\/n\/g\/b\/a (dual band)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWireless Speed (5GHz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eUp to 867Mbps (802.11ac)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWireless Speed (2.4GHz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eUp to 300Mbps (802.11n)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCombined Speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAC1200 (867 + 300Mbps)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAntenna\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eInternal Omni: 2 × 4dBi (2.4GHz), 2 × 4dBi (5GHz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eTransmit Power\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u0026lt;20dBm (2.4GHz CE) \/ \u0026lt;23dBm (5GHz CE) \/ \u0026lt;27dBm (FCC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eEthernet Port\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1 × 10\/100\/1000Mbps RJ45 (IEEE 802.3af PoE)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e802.3af PoE or 12VDC\/1.5A external adapter\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e10.15W (max)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSSIDs\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eUp to 16 (8 per band)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eVLAN\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSSID-to-VLAN mapping\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eBand Steering\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eQoS\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWMM, rate limiting, load balancing\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSecurity\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWPA\/WPA2-Enterprise, WPA-PSK\/WPA2-PSK, 64\/128\/152-bit WEP, 802.1X, MAC filtering, client isolation, rogue AP detection\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCaptive Portal\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSeamless Roaming\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eYes (via Omada Controller)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eManagement\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eOmada Controller (cloud\/on-premises), standalone web UI\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWatchdog\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePhysical Security\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eKensington Lock Slot\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCeiling \/ Wall (kits included)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e0.84kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eEAP225\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eBarcode (EAN)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e6935364096915\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 × EAP225 Access Point\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 × Mounting Bracket\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCeiling \u0026amp; Wall Mounting Kits\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eQuick Installation Guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the EAP225 work with a standard PoE switch?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The EAP225 supports IEEE 802.3af PoE, which is the most common PoE standard. Any 802.3af or 802.3at (PoE+) switch port will power it. An external 12VDC\/1.5A adapter can also be used if PoE is not available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between the EAP225 and the EAP110-Outdoor?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe EAP225 is a dual-band indoor ceiling\/wall mount AP with AC1200 speeds (867Mbps 5GHz + 300Mbps 2.4GHz), a Gigabit port, and 802.3af PoE. The EAP110-Outdoor is a single-band 2.4GHz outdoor AP with 300Mbps, a Fast Ethernet port, and 24V passive PoE. Choose the EAP225 for indoor deployments requiring dual-band performance; choose the EAP110-Outdoor for weatherproof outdoor coverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I manage multiple EAP225 units from one interface?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The EAP225 is fully compatible with TP-Link’s free Omada Controller software, available as an on-premises application or via Omada Cloud, enabling centralised management of multiple EAPs across one or more sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does band steering do?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBand steering automatically moves dual-band capable clients from the more congested 2.4GHz band to the faster 5GHz band when signal quality allows. This improves overall network performance without requiring manual client configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many guest networks can I create?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe EAP225 supports up to 16 SSIDs (8 per band). Each SSID can be configured independently with its own security settings, VLAN mapping, and captive portal, allowing multiple isolated guest and staff networks from a single AP.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it support seamless roaming between multiple APs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. When managed via Omada Controller, the EAP225 supports seamless roaming, allowing clients to transition between access points without dropping their connection — important for voice calls and video streaming in larger deployments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the EAP225 still supported by TP-Link?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe EAP225 is an established Omada EAP model. 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