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TP-Link Omada EAP783 Review (vs. Zyxel WBE660s): A Formidable Top-Tier Wi-Fi 7 Access Point

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The single digit in the model name that separates TP-Link Omada EAP783 from the previously reviewed EAP773 makes a huge difference.

Specifically, the higher-end AP you’re reading about is almost double in physical size and has twice as much in Wi-Fi bandwidth. In return, it’s also sizably more expensive. Overall, it’s a formidable contender to the similarly-specced Zyxel WBE660s that came out almost a year ago.

Here’s the bottom line: If you can handle the TP-Link EAP783’s bulky physical size and comparatively hefty cost of $500, it’s one of the best Wi-Fi 7 access points to bring home today.

Looking to upgrade your network to Wi-Fi 7? Get a TP-Link Omada EAP783 today or a couple to form a robust mesh!

The TP-Link Omada EAP783 Wi-Fi 7 Access Point comes with mounting accessories and nothing else
The TP-Link Omada EAP783 Wi-Fi 7 Access Point comes with mounting accessories and nothing else.

TP-Link Omada EAP783: An (almost) non-compromising Wi-Fi 7 access point

The Omada EAP783 shares the same pie-like design as the lesser EAP773, except it is much larger, over 20% more in diameter alone.

The extra space allows for another significant difference in capability: it’s the first AP with two 10Gbps ports, one being a PoE+ port, allowing it to host a fast-wired device in addition to being a Wi-Fi broadcaster.

On the inside, it features top-tier 4×4 Wi-Fi 7 specs. That, plus the 10Gbps wired grade, means it’s comparable to the Zyxel WBE660s, which has a 10Gbps PoE+ port and a Gigabit LAN port. The two have enough hardware specs to potentially offer the best performance that Wi-Fi 7 has to offer.

The table below shows the specs of these two high-end Wi-Fi 7 access points. I’ll also add the EAP773 for those who want to see the difference in the tiers of Omada Wi-Fi 7 hardware.

TP-Link Omada EAP783 vs. EAP773 Wi-Fi 7 Access Points
TP-Link Omada EAP783 vs. EAP773: The former is a much larger Wi-Fi 7 access point.

Hardware specifications

TP-Link Omada EPA773TP-Link Omada EAP783 access pointZyxel NWA130BE Wi-Fi 7 Access Point Mounted
NameTP-Link Omada EAP773 BE11000 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 Wireless Access PointTP-Link Omada EAP783 BE22000 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 Wireless Access PointZyxel WBE660S BE22000 Wi-Fi 7 Triple-Radio NebulaFlex Pro Access Point
ModelEAP773EAP783WBE660S
Wi-Fi BandwidthTri-band BE11000Tri-band BE22000
6 GHz Speeds
(channel width)
2×2 BE: Up to 5760 Mbps
(20/40/80/160/320MHz)
4×4 BE: Up to 11530 Mbps
(20/40/80/160/320MHz)
5 GHz Speeds
(channel width)
2×2 BE: Up to 4320 Mbps
(20/40/80/160MHz)
4×4 BE: Up to 8646 Mbps
(20/40/80/160/240MHz)
2.4 GH Speeds
(channel with)
2×2 AX: Up to 574 Mbps
(20/40MHz)
4×4 BE: Up to 1376 Mbps
(20/40MHz)
Broadcasting Power< 25 dBm (2.4GHz)
< 25 dBm (5GHz)
< 23 dBm (6GHz)
 <28 dBm (2.4GHz)
<28 dBm (5GHz)
<28 dBm (6GHz)
US (2.4GHz/5GHz/6GHz): 29/28/23dBm
 EU (2.4GHz/5GHz/6GHz): 19/25/22dBm
Number of SSIDs8
(single or multiple bands)
Automated Frequency Coordination
(AFC)
Not at launch
(possibly added via future firmware)
Multi-Link Operation
(MLO)
Yes
(at launch)
Yes
(with the latest firmware)
Roaming Standard802.11r/k/v
Backward Compatibility802.11/axe/ax/ac/n/g/a/b
Wi-Fi Coverage
(estimate)
1500 ft² (140 m2)2150 ft² (200 m2)
Power over Ethernet
(PoE)
802.11at (PoE+)802.11bt (PoE++)
PoE Power Draw25.44 W39W41 W
Injector IndudedNo
DC inputDC 12 V
Adapter IncludedNo
Multi-Gig port1 x 10GBASE-T PoE+1 x 10GBASE-T PoE+ (uplink)
1 x 10GBASE-T
1 x 2.5GBASE-T PoE+ (uplink)
Gigabit Portnone1
Wireless Security MethodsWEP/WPA/WPA2-PSK/WPA3
AuthenticationIEEE 802.1X/RADIUS
Access ManagementL2-isolation/MAC filtering/Rogue AP detection
Management OptionsLocal Web UI,
Omada Cloud-Based Controller,
Omada Local Hardware Controller (OC300 or OC200),
Omada Local Software Controller
Local Web UI,
Nebula Cloud-Based Controller,
Local hardware controller
Mobile AppTP-Link OmadaZyxel Nebula
Dimensions
(W x D x H)
8.7 × 8.7 × 1.3 in
(22 × 22 × 3.25 cm)
11 x 11 x 1.8 in
(28 x 28 x 4.65 cm)
12.21 x 7.01 x 2.21 in
(31 x 17.8 x 5.6 cm)
Weight2.92 lbs (1.32 kg)3.05 lbs (1384.6g)3.11 lbs (1412 g)
Operating EnvironmentOperating Temperature: 0 °C–40 °C (32 °F–104 °F)
Operating Humidity: 10%–90% (non-condensing)
Temperature: 0°C to 45°C/32°F to 113°F
Humidity: 10% to 90% (non-condensing)
Release DateFebruary 6, 2024January 30, 2024October 17, 2023
Warranty5-yearLifetime
U.S. Price
(at launch)
189.99$499.99$599.99
TP-Link Omada EAP 773 vs. EAP783 vs. Zyxel WBE660S: Hardware specifications
The TP-Link Omada EAP783 Wi-Fi 7 Access Point is quite large
The TP-Link Omada EAP783 is a massive Wi-Fi 7 access point.

A typical Omada access point

Like the case of most business APs, the EAP783 doesn’t include a power adapter or a PoE injector. That said, before you can use it, you need a PoE switch.

In this case, like the case of the Zyxel WBE660S, you need a PoE++ switch, preferably one with 10Gbps capability, such as the Zyxel XS1930-12HP. Or you can get an injector. Alternatively, you can also get a standard 12V power adapter, but in this case, you’ll lose flexibility in hardware placement.

Once the power situation is sorted out, the EAP783 will be the same as all standard APs in terms of the hardware setup. Specifically, to hook the hardware to the existing network, all you need to do are:

  • Mount the AP where you want it to be using the included mounting accessories.
  • Connect one end of a network cable to the AP’s PoE network port and the other end to a PoE++ switch or an injector of the same PoE standard that’s connected to the network.

After that, like all Omada access points, you have a few options to handle the EAP783, including:

  • To use it as a standalone Wi-Fi broadcaster, you use the local web user interface.
  • To use it as part of a mesh system, such as when you use multiple units:

This review evaluates the EAP783 as a standalone access point. The rest of what it can do as a member of a system is covered in this post on TP-Link Omada.

The TP-Link Omada EAP783 Wi-Fi 7 Access Point has two 10Gbps ports
The TP-Link Omada EAP783 is the first access point with two 10Gbps ports, one being a PoE++. However, it doesn’t include an injector or a power adapter.

Standard web UI

The AP’s web user interface is accessible via its IP address, which is given out by your router. The TP-Link EAP783’s default username and password are admin and admin, of which you’ll be asked to change the latter. After that, the rest is generally self-explanatory for those with basic know-how of general web-based interfaces.

Like all Omada APs, you can create up to 8 SSID per band, including a MLO SSID. Each has a complete set of in-depth configurations, from isolation (guest network) to sign-in portal.

Additionally, you can configure other advanced options, such as VLAN, QoS, band-steering, MAC filtering, and so on. Overall, the TP-Link EAP783 has everything you can ask for in a standard access point.

TP-Link Omada EPA783 New MLO OptionWith the TP-Link Omada EPA783 you can apply the portal to one or all of the SSIDs
The TP-Link EAP783 access point has a robust local web user interface with lots of Wi-Fi customization options and more.

TP-Link Omada EAP783’s performance: The fast access point to date

I tested the Omada EAP773 for over a week as a standalone unit, with the help of a Zyxel XS1930-12HP, and was impressed by its performance.

It’s the first Wi-Fi 7 to break the 3Gbps mark of sustained Wi-Fi speed when hosting a 2×2 Wi-Fi 7 client. It was faster than the Xyxel WBE660S in most tests, as shown in the charts below.

It’s worth noting, however, that Wi-Fi 7 has evolved quite a bit during the past year, and the WBE660S was tested with MLO, which was unavailable at the time.

TP-Link Omada EPA783 Long Range Wi-Fi PerformanceTP-Link Omada EPA783 Close Range Wi-Fi Performance
The TP-Link Omada EAP783’s Wi-Fi performance.

Like the case of all Wi-Fi 7 access points released in 2024 and before, the TP-Link EAP783 didn’t have AFC at the time of testing, which might be added via firmware in the future. The point is its 6GHz expectedly had a shorter range than the 5GHz, making MLO less ideal than it could be.

Overall, it shares the same Wi-Fi coverage as the WBE660S. While it’s impossible to put Wi-Fi range in numbers, and your mileage will vary if you live in a home of 2500 ft2 (232 m2) or smaller and can live it at the center, chances it’ll be able to blanket the entire place.

The AP also passed my 3-day stress test with no disconnection. Once set up, it generally just worked as intended.

TP-Link Omada EPA783 Wired Performance
The TP-Link Omada EPA783’s wired performance.

The EAP783 had excellent wired performance, too. I tested its two 10Gbps, and they delivered the sustained real-world speed of almost 9.5Gbps, which is the highest number to date.

Another good thing about this top-tier access point is the fact it didn’t get hot. Thanks to the large physical size with lots of ventilation on the underside, the TP-Link EAP783 became only warm during operation, cool enough for me to be able to hold it indefinitely, unlike the case of other Wi-Fi 7 counterparts, such as the Ubiquiti U7 Pro Max. Still, it’s recommended that you leave it in an open space.

TP-Link Omada EAP783's Rating

8.4 out of 10
TP-Link Omada EAP783 Wi-Fi 7 Access Point
Performance
9 out of 10
Features
9 out of 10
Ease of Use
8 out of 10
Value
7.5 out of 10

Pros

Top Wi-Fi 7 performance with MLO and two 10Gbps PoE port

Robust local web UI with lots of settings and features

Easy to mount, lots of advanced controller options

Cons

PoE++ is required

Bulky design; no power adapter or injector is included

No AFC at launch; a bit pricey

Conclusion

The TP-Link Omada EAP783 is an excellent BE22000 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 access point for those wanting to upgrade to Wi-Fi 7 with a non-compromising performance grade.

Additionally, the support for Omada mesh, which includes the new and free loud-based controller, means you can get a few units to build a robust mesh system on top of an existing router.

On the downside, it’s not cheap, and that’s not to mention the fact adding 10Gbps-capable PoE++ to the network itself can be quite an investment.

But EAP783 is worth the cost. Compared to the similarly priced Zyxel WBE660S, it’s not only faster but also more flexible in terms of management. So, consider it today!

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