TP-Link EAP655-Wall | Omada True WiFi 6 AX3000 Wall Plate Wireless Gigabit Access Point | High-Efficiency | Seamless Roaming | PoE Passthrough | Multiple SDN Controller Options | Remote & App Control

I got tired of the mesh system optimum put in with their little wps access points, the speed was ok but the ping times were way higher than they should've been. So I decided to invest into the tp link ecosystem, I gotta say these things are very nice. As you can see this one has 2.4gbps of bandwith, which is more than enough for the average 1 gig service. I only have the 300/300 plan from optimum currently and these little things slam the meter every time. As you can see, these APs have way less delay compared to the mesh ones optimum gives you, with the test server I'm showing, on a wired connection my idle ping is a 3 with sometimes a low of 2. So these access points only add 2-3ms of delay compared to a wired connection(back and forth ping, actual airtime fairness is probably close to a millisecond). I like these wall access points because of their passtrhough ports but I'm sure the ceiling mount ones are just as good. What's great about the two access points i have currently (definetly going to add some more soon) is the seamless roaming between these. The second my phone sees a lower signal strength on one it instantly connects to the other. Plus these designs are just so sleek, they're easy to miss if you hide them well. It will sure have guests confused on where the hell your router is. I would definitely reccomend this product to anyone who's like me and wants a wired system rather than a mesh one, or if you have low single in a portion of your house where it's easy enough to run a wire back to your router. Keep in mind these are POE powered and this particular wall unit DOES NOT come with a poe injector. Be sure to check the pictures of what tp link includes in the box if you need one. Otherwise I'd reccomened their POE switch or even their omada controllers. Though they aren't necessary for a small home.

I like TP-Link products. They are simple, inexpensive and do the job. Fast WiFi, extra wired ports (including a PoE port), small and looks unobtrusive. Supports the features I needed: VLANs, multiple bands and protocols. I don't have enough TP-Link devices to use their Omada controller, but I tested it and liked the ecosystem. If you go for TP-Link router, switches and multiple access points in your deployment, it would simplify management a lot.

I added this as a AP to my existing Omada system. It’s an excellent form factor. I removed the old Ethernet faceplate, connected the cable to the back, and then installed this device where the faceplate used to be. It’s unobtrusive and very functional. I couldn’t find a tri-band version, but otherwise this is just what I needed.

Poe disabled by default.Annoying.Also the included screws are to short

Ask your friends and you'll probably get mixed reviews. Some say mesh networks are great, some say they suck. Me? I'm a nerd (IT Engineer, specifically) and networks are an area that I like to dabble in. With that being said, mesh networks can be great AND suck. The important part is the implementation.Most mesh routers you see on the market are *wireless* mesh routers. They'll use an additional 5GHz band just for the mesh network and that's usually where the trouble starts. *Wired* mesh networks (meaning all your access points are hardwired back to your router) are absolutely fantastic.TP-Link's Omada gear takes this a step further and offers their Omada Controller software for free. This allows your network to become even smarter, detecting where devices are in your network and automatically switching them to the access point with the strongest signal. I opted for the EAP655-Wall units because they have a small footprint and offer three uplink ports too.I installed one in my basement for additional coverage, but also allowing my mini gaming PC and my Nintendo Switch to be hardwired to the internet. The second is in my spare bedroom, expanding coverage further and hard-wiring my primary gaming PC. It also allows me to work on machines without the need of a switch.Fantastic product, I just wish they came in Wi-Fi 6E or at least offered 2.5G uplinks.

We had an unused Ethernet jack in our kitchen so we got an Omada switch with PoE and this went in the unused Ethernet jack wall box. We now have several Omada PoE access points in the house from that switch and a separate IOT network. The BW is way better (cat 5 wired house) than our mesh was and we now have the Omada security which makes our home IT department head very happy 😏

Painless setup. Did not have a wall box for it, though. Performance seems OK as it is the root for 3 unit mesh to support desktops and phones.

The EAP655 arrived quickly and they preform great with excellent throughput and provide excellent coverage. They have a very reliable connection and are very easy to install and setup using the Omada Controller software.