Description

Overview

The TP-Link EAP655-Wall is a wall-plate access point for one room. It fits on a wall box and gives that room its own WiFi and wired points. One unit per room.

It is WiFi 6, rated AX3000: 2,402 Mbps on 5 GHz plus 574 Mbps on 2.4 GHz, or 2,976 Mbps combined. That is a theoretical radio rate. In real use one device gets much less, and the 1 Gigabit uplink also limits throughput.

It has four Gigabit ports: one uplink, which also takes PoE power, and three downlink ports for a TV, desktop, printer or phone. One downlink port can pass PoE through, but only with 802.3at PoE+ power.

It runs on PoE only, with no adapter in the box. You need a PoE switch or injector (802.3af/at). It works alone, or through Omada SDN — App, OC200/OC300, Software Controller or Cloud-Based Controller — for central management, roaming and guest WiFi. For a ceiling option, see the TP-Link EAP225 AC1350 Ceiling Access Point.

Key Benefits

• One room, one unit. WiFi and wired in the same wall plate, so a guest can connect wirelessly and a wired device can plug in beside it.
• No extra boxes in the room. It is a wall plate, 143 x 86 x 42.6 mm, with mounting kits in the box. No separate switch on a desk, and no power adapter to find.
• Room-by-room control. With 16 SSIDs (8 per band) you can keep staff and guests apart, use a captive portal, and manage every unit from one Omada screen.
• A wired port for the phone too. The PoE pass-through port can power an IP phone in the room, provided the unit is fed with 802.3at PoE+.

Features and Advantages

WiFi 6 is the core of this unit. It supports a 160 MHz channel, OFDMA, MU-MIMO, 1024-QAM, beamforming and band steering. In plain terms, those features help it serve more than one device at a time and use the channel more efficiently. They do not change the 1 Gigabit wired limit, and they do not give one device the full 2,976 Mbps radio rate.

The four Gigabit ports are a real advantage over a one-port wall-plate unit. You get the uplink plus three downlink ports, so a room can have WiFi for phones and laptops and still have a cable for a smart TV, desktop or VoIP phone. The PoE pass-through port works only with 802.3at PoE+ input, not with 802.3af. If you plan to power an IP phone from the wall plate, you need a PoE+ switch or injector.

The antennas are two dual-band internal antennas: 2 x 3 dBi on 2.4 GHz and 2 x 5 dBi on 5 GHz. Security includes WPA, WPA2 and WPA3 (Personal and Enterprise), 802.1X, VLANs, a captive portal, rogue AP detection, client isolation and MAC filtering. Mesh needs an Omada controller, and Zero-Touch Provisioning needs the Cloud-Based Controller.

Ideal Users

This access point is best for hotels, guest houses and serviced apartments. One unit per room gives each guest their own WiFi and wired points, and the PoE pass-through can power an IP phone when the supply is PoE+.

It is also a good fit for offices and meeting rooms. A meeting room with its own unit does not have to share WiFi with the corridor, and a wired device such as a video conferencing unit can use a cable. TP-Link lists the unit for 100+ clients, so a busy meeting room is within what it is made for.

Dorms work the same way: each room can have its own unit and SSID. The same logic works in a villa or apartment where each bedroom needs its own WiFi. It is not a router, not a whole-house unit, and all four ports are 1 Gigabit Ethernet. If you want one access point for a large open space, look at a ceiling-mount unit instead, such as the TP-Link EAP723 BE5000 Wi-Fi 7 or the TP-Link EAP723 BE5000 Ceiling Mount WiFi 7 Access Point. Before you order, check your PoE supply and wall box.

Technical Specifications

Specification	Details
Model	TP-Link EAP655-Wall
WiFi standard	WiFi 6 (802.11ax), dual-band
Combined rate	AX3000: 2,402 Mbps (5 GHz) + 574 Mbps (2.4 GHz)
Channel / features	Up to 160 MHz; OFDMA, MU-MIMO, 1024-QAM, beamforming, band steering
Ethernet ports	4 x Gigabit: 1 uplink + 3 downlink; one downlink offers PoE pass-through
PoE	802.3af/at in; pass-through only with 802.3at PoE+
Power	PoE only; no mains adapter in the box
Antennas	2 dual-band internal; 2.4 GHz 2 x 3 dBi, 5 GHz 2 x 5 dBi
Clients / SSIDs	100+ clients (TP-Link claim); 16 SSIDs, 8 per band
Security	WPA/WPA2/WPA3, 802.1X, captive portal, VLAN, rogue AP detection, client isolation, MAC filtering
Management	Omada SDN: App, OC200/OC300, Software/Cloud Controller; also standalone
Controller-only	Mesh: Omada controller; Zero-Touch Provisioning: Cloud-Based Controller
Mounting	Wall-plate, kits included, fits 86 mm / EU / US boxes; 143 x 86 x 42.6 mm
Buttons / lock	Reset button, LED; no physical security lock
Operating conditions	0 to 40°C; 10 to 90% non-condensing humidity; CE, FCC, RoHS
In the box	Access point, installation guide, mounting kits

FAQs

Does it come with a power adapter?

No. It is powered by PoE only, with no mains adapter in the box. You need a PoE switch or injector (802.3af/at).

Will PoE pass-through power my IP phone?

Yes, but only with 802.3at PoE+ power to the unit. Then one downlink port can pass PoE to an IP phone. With 802.3af, pass-through does not work.

Can I use it without an Omada controller?

Yes. It works standalone, with no OC200, OC300 or other controller needed. A controller adds central management, cloud access, roaming and a captive portal, and is needed for mesh and Zero-Touch Provisioning.

Is it a router, and will I get 2,976 Mbps in real use?

No to both. It is not a router and does not connect to the internet on its own. And 2,976 Mbps is the combined theoretical radio rate. In real use one device gets much less, and the 1 Gigabit uplink also caps throughput.

Which wall box does it fit?

It fits 86 mm, EU and US junction boxes, with mounting kits included. It measures 143 x 86 x 42.6 mm, and is made for indoor use only.

Why Buy From NexGenShop.pk?

You are buying the exact model listed here — the TP-Link EAP655-Wall AX3000 WiFi 6 wall-plate access point — at Rs 27,700. If you are not sure whether you need PoE+ for pass-through, whether your wall box will fit, or whether you need Omada now, ask before you order.

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Final Conclusion

The EAP655-Wall is a practical choice when each room needs its own WiFi and its own wired points. It is WiFi 6, it has four Gigabit ports, it can pass PoE through to a phone when fed with PoE+, and it can run on its own or through Omada. It is not a router and not a whole-house unit. Check your PoE supply and wall box first — if those fit, it is a straightforward buy at Rs 27,700.