Originally loved it. But now Im having to once again replace a unit damaged during an electrical storm. A total of 11 units in one year damaged during electrical storms. I tried working with TP-LINK engineers to track down the weakness but they arent interested.

I found this surprisingly difficult to setup. From a typo with the enclosed instructions, to flaky windows software that took a couple of goes to detect the AP. Having said that, once it was detected (and it has detected it every time since), it has worked absolutely flawlessly.

The installation instructions were clear and easy to implement. Tech support was responsive and helpful in performing a factory reset after installation. The router has been operating trouble-free for a week since installation.

Ceiling mounted wireless access points are generally associated with businesses and public wireless areas. TP-Link have released the EAP225, an AC1200 wireless dual band gigabit access point, which challenges this.

My No Nonsense review: Purchased 2 of these for a repair shop, easy to mount easy setup had up and running within minutes of install. I get excellent coverage and speed. If you find this helpful please hit like

A budget price and free management software gives SMEs the best of both wireless worlds

Snappy speeds; Good range; Strong management features; Great value

Defaults to unsecured SSIDs

Good product. Was a bit hard to set some settings. Didn't come with Ethernet cable. Didn't get as much range as I wanted, no fault of this product.

There is a fine irony in placing wireless networking solutions inside buildings when they work so much better on the outside. However, most access points aren't weatherproof.

Inexpensive; Effective; Powerful management console

Not mesh technology

Shortly after we tested TP-Link's EAP-225v2 in Tim's roundup and mine , it went out of stock. TP-Link has replaced it with the EAP-225v3, which has a slightly different physical look and updated components. The v3 also gets a slight bump up to AC1350 class from the v2's AC1200.

I like that I'm able to control power remotely drone my smart phone, but it fell short in WiFi extending performance. I still have dead zone with the extender where I have to reconnect my device to it.