TP-Link EAP653 Wireless Access Point w/o DC Adapter | Ultra-Slim | Omada True Wi-Fi 6 AX3000 | Mesh, Seamless Roaming, WPA3, MU-MIMO | Remote & App Control | PoE+ Powered | Multiple Controller Options

After wrestling with the limitations of the EAP610, switching to the TP-Link EAP635 felt like stepping into another league. I installed two units—one on each level of a 2,000 sqft home—and the coverage has been absolutely flawless. For a device in this price range, it packs a serious punch with enterprise-grade features, seamless integration into the Omada ecosystem, and blazing-fast Wi-Fi 6 performance.Setup was straightforward, and both access points have been rock solid from day one. No drops, no quirks—just fast, stable connectivity across all clients, including smart home devices, streaming setups, and remote work demands.If you're looking for premium performance without the premium price tag, the EAP635 is a standout choice. Reliable, feature-rich, and clearly built to last.

As an experienced networking enthusiast, I was eager to try out the TP-Link EAP613 Wireless Access Point, and it certainly lives up to its promise. This access point, designed with Omada True Wi-Fi 6 AX1800 technology, offers a remarkable boost in network performance and capacity.The ultra-slim design makes it discreet yet powerful, fitting seamlessly into any environment. With features like Mesh, Seamless Roaming, and support for WPA3 encryption, it ensures a secure and efficient network connection.The ability to control it remotely via the app and Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+) compatibility simplify installation and management. Plus, multiple controller options provide flexibility in network administration. Whether you're a seasoned networking pro or looking to upgrade your home or office network, the TP-Link EAP613 Access Point is a cutting-edge choice that delivers reliable, high-speed Wi-Fi.

It is part of my Omada netwrok; integrates very well allowing visibility in the SDN with fast response, stability and reliability. So far, aal Omada products are good except for the controller that is slowwwwww responder for setting and updates; but, after the setting or updates, no real need for the OC and everything is good

TP-link AP's are the sweet spot for me, vlan aware and easy setup. I'm using them in standalone mode without controller. This is the 3rd TP-link AP we've purchased expanding our home coverage.

I've have a few tp-link Omada switches that run my home network and homelab. I have been using an Orbi mesh system in AP mode. It works great and never had issues, but I wanted to try and actual AP.At 8in, it's a little big but not too bad. It's very flat to the ceiling. The only issue with installation is the location of the Ethernet port. If you want the cable completely hidden you really need a slim Ethernet cable to go up into the ceiling, then a coupler on the cable to your run back to the switch. I recommend a 28AWG cat patch cable.It doesn't get too hot in my testing. I have a 2300sqft single story house and was able to put it almost in the middle. I have 1G Internet. The slowest speed through 4 walls, in the corner of the house is 600Mbps, which is fine. Latency is a little high at those far spots but good enough for wifi. Internally I can get 1.7Gbps using my phone which is crazy.The main takeaway here is this is a good AP for wifi 6 and you may only need one if you can get it in the center of your house.

I replaced a Ubiquiti UniFi AC-Lite with the EAP653. The EAP653, which supports WiFi 6 and OFDMA unlike the UniFi, instantly provided substantially improved speeds for 802.11g/n 2.4GHz clients about 100 feet away. The mounting bracket is metal and designed to accommodate not just direct ceiling and wall mounts, but also most common junction boxes. The EAP653 has prominent ventilation slots, so I expect it'll be less likely to discolor its case and its mounting bracket from intense heat than the AC-Lite. It supports industry-standard IEEE 802.3af PoE, unlike the older AC-Lite that only supports UniFi's passive 24V PoE (the AC-Lite will self-destruct if connected to 802.3af PoE).The Omada controller software is similar to the UniFi controller. It's less polished in appearance, but supports more features. For example, it was easy to set up SSIDs that only connect to 2.4GHz or 5GHz on the EAP653; that wasn't so with UniFi.Note that the EAP653 doesn't come with a power adapter, and it has slightly less gain (and thus range) than the otherwise-identical EAP650. Given how much better the EAP653's reach is than the AC-Lite, I don't think the lower gain is a problem.

Coming from setting up UniFi APs, TP link makes setting these things up so easy. I had it up and running in less than 15 minutes. All the customization features were easy to setup and the performance is high grade. I get incredible distance across my entire house and the strength of the signal is top notch throughout. Couldn’t be happier

This is a baby brother to the EAP650. Size, power requirements, and almost all other specifications are the same. The EAP650 comes with a power adapter, the EAP653 doesn't and costs $10 less. If you have a PoE+ switch and don't need the power adapter, save a little dough on the 653.Performance is good. AX clients benefit from the higher speeds. AC clients don't see any improvement. Range is comparable to the older EAP models. I upgraded from the EAP225 and coverage is virtually the same. The EAP225 has a little higher max power output on the 2.4GHz band @ 24 dBm, while the EAP653 maxes at 22 dBm. On the 5GHz both max at 22 dBm.The EAP245, EAP650, EAP660-HD, and EAP670 have higher max power outputs which increases range. It's interesting that the EAP650 has up to 25 dBm power output which is twice as powerful as the EAP653 (every 3 dB is a doubling of power). Increased range is nice in a single router setup, but in a mesh setup it can lead to more interference depending on placement of the mesh APs. It depends on how you organize and place the APs.