Description
AX1800 Wall Plate Wi-Fi 6 Access Point with 4 Gigabit Ports and PoE Pass-Through
The TP-Link EAP615-Wall is an AX1800 dual-band Wi-Fi 6 access point in a wall plate form factor — designed to replace a standard wall plate or junction box cover and deliver fast, reliable Wi-Fi 6 directly from the wall. With four Gigabit Ethernet ports (including one PoE pass-through output), Omada SDN cloud management, and a guest portal with multiple authentication options, it's purpose-built for hotels, offices, student accommodation, and any professional installation in Australia where clean, in-room Wi-Fi without ceiling-mounted APs is preferred.
Key Features
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AX1800 Wi-Fi 6 Speeds: 1201Mbps on 5GHz and 574Mbps on 2.4GHz — combined 1775Mbps for fast, low-latency Wi-Fi 6 coverage directly from the wall.
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Wall Plate Form Factor: Replaces a standard 86mm or EU/US junction box wall plate — installs flush to the wall for a clean, professional finish without visible ceiling-mounted hardware.
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4× Gigabit Ethernet Ports: 1× Gigabit uplink (PoE input) and 3× Gigabit downlink ports — providing wired connections for TVs, PCs, VoIP phones, and other devices in the room.
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PoE Pass-Through (1× Downlink Port): One downlink port supports PoE output (up to 13W) to power a connected PoE device such as a VoIP phone or IP camera — requires 802.3at PoE+ input.
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PoE Powered (802.3af/at): Powered via a single Ethernet cable from a PoE switch — no separate power outlet required at the wall plate location.
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Omada SDN Integration: Centrally manage alongside Omada routers and switches via cloud or local controller — ideal for multi-room and multi-site deployments managed from a single dashboard.
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Secure Guest Network: Multiple captive portal authentication options including SMS, Facebook Wi-Fi, and voucher-based access — ideal for hotels, serviced apartments, and hospitality venues.
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OFDMA & MU-MIMO: Wi-Fi 6 technologies serve multiple devices simultaneously with greater efficiency — reducing congestion in rooms with multiple connected devices.
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Physical Security Lock: Kensington-style lock slot to secure the unit in shared or public spaces.
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Compact Design: 143 × 86 × 20mm — fits standard 86mm and EU/US junction boxes for straightforward installation by a licensed electrician or data cabler.
Common Use Cases
- Hotel and serviced apartment in-room Wi-Fi with guest portal authentication and wired TV/phone ports
- Student accommodation and dormitory Wi-Fi with per-room access control
- Office meeting rooms and workstations requiring in-wall Wi-Fi and wired desk ports
- Healthcare facilities requiring clean, wall-mounted Wi-Fi without ceiling hardware
- Retail fitting rooms and back-of-house areas with discreet wall plate Wi-Fi
- Any professional installation where ceiling-mounted APs are impractical or undesirable
Technical Specifications
| Model |
EAP615-Wall |
| Wi-Fi Standard |
Wi-Fi 6 (IEEE 802.11ax/ac/n/g/b/a) |
| Wi-Fi Speed |
AX1800: 5GHz 1201Mbps + 2.4GHz 574Mbps |
| Uplink Port |
1× Gigabit (PoE input, 802.3af/at) |
| Downlink Ports |
3× Gigabit (1× with PoE pass-through output) |
| PoE Pass-Through Output |
Up to 13W (requires 802.3at PoE+ input) |
| Power Supply |
802.3af/at PoE (no DC adapter) |
| Power Consumption |
10W (802.3at, PoE Out off) |
| Antennas |
2× dual-band internal: 2.4GHz 2×3dBi, 5GHz 2×4dBi |
| Key Technologies |
OFDMA, MU-MIMO, Beamforming |
| Guest Network |
Yes (SMS, Facebook Wi-Fi, Voucher auth) |
| Security |
WPA3, WPA2 |
| SDN Management |
Omada SDN (cloud & local controller) |
| Physical Security Lock |
Yes |
| Mounting |
86mm / EU / US standard junction box |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) |
143 × 86 × 20mm |
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the EAP615-Wall fit standard Australian wall plates?
The EAP615-Wall is designed for 86mm standard junction boxes, which are the most common type used in Australian commercial and residential data cabling installations. It replaces the existing wall plate cover and connects to the in-wall Ethernet cable. Installation should be performed by a licensed electrician or data cabler.
What PoE standard is required to power it?
The EAP615-Wall supports both 802.3af (PoE, 15.4W) and 802.3at (PoE+, 30W) input. For basic operation, 802.3af is sufficient. To use the PoE pass-through output on the downlink port, 802.3at PoE+ input is required — the pass-through output provides up to 13W to the connected device.
How does the PoE pass-through work?
One of the three downlink Gigabit ports supports PoE output of up to 13W. This allows you to power a connected PoE device — such as a VoIP phone or compact IP camera — directly from the wall plate without a separate PoE injector. This requires 802.3at PoE+ input to the EAP615-Wall's uplink port.
Does it require an Omada controller?
An Omada controller is recommended for multi-room and multi-site deployments to enable centralised management, guest portal configuration, and Zero-Touch Provisioning. For single-unit deployments, it can be configured via a web browser without a controller. The Omada cloud controller is free with a TP-Link account.
What is the difference between the EAP615-Wall and a standard ceiling-mounted AP like the EAP660 HD?
The EAP615-Wall is a wall plate AP designed for in-room deployment — it installs flush to the wall, provides wired Gigabit ports for room devices, and delivers Wi-Fi coverage within the room. Ceiling-mounted APs like the EAP660 HD provide broader coverage across open areas from above. Wall plate APs are preferred in hotels, student accommodation, and offices where per-room control and wired ports are needed; ceiling APs are preferred for open-plan spaces requiring wide-area coverage.
Can I set up a guest Wi-Fi network with a captive portal?
Yes. When managed via Omada SDN, the EAP615-Wall supports guest network isolation and multiple captive portal authentication methods including SMS verification, Facebook Wi-Fi, and voucher-based access — ideal for hotels, serviced apartments, and any venue offering guest Wi-Fi.
