Overview
The TP-Link EAP723 is positioned as an affordable entry point into Wi-Fi 7 for small businesses and power users who want the benefits of modern multi-gig wireless without stepping into enterprise pricing.
It offers dual-band BE5000 performance (688 Mbps @ 2.4 GHz + 4320 Mbps @ 5 GHz), Omada SDN integration, and PoE+ power — all in a clean, ceiling-mount form factor.
In short: setup is painless, throughput is excellent, and coverage is strong — but like the rest of the Omada line, a few design and monitoring gaps keep it from rivaling premium systems like Ubiquiti or Aruba.
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Build & Setup
The unit ships barebones — no power adapter, but supports both 802.3at PoE+ and 12 V DC input. Mounting hardware is simple and effective, and once connected, web-based provisioning is straightforward. In testing, all APs came online immediately and synced smoothly with the Omada controller.
The housing feels solid and professional, though slightly bulkier than typical Wi-Fi 6 ceiling models. Internal antennas deliver consistent coverage across multiple rooms and hallways without noticeable drop-off.
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Performance
Performance is the EAP723’s strongest point.
• Fast, consistent throughput: Real-world transfer speeds were impressive for a mid-tier Wi-Fi 7 device.
• MU-MIMO, beamforming, and 240 MHz channel support make dense-client environments manageable.
• Seamless roaming, band steering, and airtime fairness all worked as expected once managed through Omada.
That said, the single 2.5 Gb Ethernet port is the clear limiter. For an AP capable of over 4 Gbps aggregate throughput, the absence of a 10 Gb uplink leaves potential performance on the table — particularly in multi-AP or mesh environments.
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Management & Features
Under Omada SDN, management is polished and familiar. SSID, VLAN, and QoS setup are simple, and zero-touch adoption is reliable.
However, compared to richer ecosystems like Ubiquiti UniFi, analytics and per-client visibility are relatively shallow. There’s limited real-time spectrum data and fewer diagnostic insights. It’s more of a “configure and forget” AP than a live-monitoring platform.
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Use Case
Ideal for:
• High-end residential installs that need stability and Wi-Fi 7 speed without the enterprise price tag.
• Small offices and retail spaces where Omada SDN already exists.
Less ideal for:
• Large managed networks needing deep telemetry, or environments expecting 10 Gb uplinks.
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Verdict
The EAP723 is the most refined and ready-to-go unit in the Omada kit — simple to deploy, stable under load, and cost-effective. It’s a high-end performer wrapped in consumer-friendly pricing.
Still, TP-Link would elevate this model dramatically by adding a 10 Gb port and richer monitoring tools to match its actual wireless potential.
