WAVLINK WL-WN572HP3 AC1200 Outdoor WiFi Extender / Access Point | IP65 PoE

The WAVLINK AC1200 Outdoor (WL-WN572HP3) is a weatherproof dual-band WiFi 5 extender, access point, and mesh node built to push a WiFi signal across a yard, barn, workshop, campsite, or parking area. It is rated IP65 against dust and water jets, runs from -30°C to 70°C (-22°F to 158°F), carries four detachable 7 dBi antennas, and delivers up to 867 Mbps on 5 GHz plus 300 Mbps on 2.4 GHz. Power arrives over a single Ethernet cable through the included passive PoE injector or an 802.3af/at PoE switch, so you run one cable, not two. It works behind any router: cable, fiber, DSL, or Starlink.

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Who the WL-WN572HP3 is for

• Homeowners who want WiFi on a patio, pool deck, or detached garage without a long indoor extender chain
• Small farms, campgrounds, and marinas that need a weatherproof access point on a pole or wall
• Households already running a WAVLINK mesh router who want to add an outdoor node to the same network
• Anyone who wants a wired-backhaul outdoor AP with one cable for both data and power

Key features

• AC1200 dual-band WiFi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac): up to 867 Mbps on 5 GHz and 300 Mbps on 2.4 GHz
• 4 x 7 dBi detachable omnidirectional antennas (two per band) with 800 mW high-power amplifiers, rated by WAVLINK for about 300 m line-of-sight on 5 GHz and 100 m on 2.4 GHz
• IP65 enclosure with 15 kV ESD and 4 kV lightning protection, rated from -30°C to 70°C
• Passive and active PoE: powered by the included PoE injector or by an 802.3af/at PoE switch over the Ethernet cable
• Two Gigabit Ethernet ports (WAN/PoE in and LAN) at 10/100/1000 Mbps
• Four operating modes: access point (Fat or Fit), repeater, mesh router, and mesh extender
• Everything Mesh support for joining WAVLINK mesh routers; mesh with other brands is not supported
• WPA3-SAE / WPA2-PSK mixed mode plus WPA/WPA2-Enterprise

Specifications

Passive PoE vs active PoE: what the injector does

PoE (Power over Ethernet) sends DC power down the spare conductors of an Ethernet cable so an outdoor device needs only one cable. Passive PoE means the included injector puts a fixed voltage on the line with no handshake; active PoE (802.3af/at) means a PoE switch negotiates power with the device first. The WL-WN572HP3 accepts both, so you can use the injector that comes in the box or plug it straight into a PoE port on a network switch. Keep the injector and power adapter indoors; they are not weatherproof. Run Cat 5e or better, and keep the total cable length under 100 m (328 ft).

Extender, access point, or mesh: which mode should you use?

Use access point mode with a wired Ethernet run whenever you can; it gives full speed and the most stable link. Repeater mode is the fallback when no cable is possible, but it halves available throughput because the same radio must talk to the router and to your devices. Mesh extender mode works only with WAVLINK routers that support Everything Mesh and lets the outdoor unit share one network name with the indoor system. Fit AP mode, which hands configuration to a separate WAVLINK AC controller, is meant for sites running several units. See our mesh WiFi systems and range extenders for indoor options.

Common questions

Does the WAVLINK AC1200 Outdoor work with any router?

Yes, in access point and repeater modes it works with any router or gateway from any ISP, including cable, fiber, DSL, and Starlink. Mesh mode is the one exception: it requires a WAVLINK router with Everything Mesh.

Is the WAVLINK WN572HP3 a router or an extender?

Both, depending on the mode you select. It can act as a standalone router, an access point on a wired run, a wireless repeater, or a mesh extender for a WAVLINK system.

How far does the WAVLINK AC1200 Outdoor reach?

WAVLINK rates it for about 300 m (984 ft) on 5 GHz and 100 m (328 ft) on 2.4 GHz with a clear line of sight to a phone. Walls, trees, and weather reduce that, and 2.4 GHz penetrates obstacles better than 5 GHz.

Can I power it from a PoE switch?

Yes. It accepts 802.3af/at active PoE from a switch as well as passive PoE from the included injector.

Is the WAVLINK AC1200 Outdoor WiFi 6?

No. It is a WiFi 5 (802.11ac) device rated AC1200. That is more than enough for most outdoor use, where the bottleneck is usually distance and interference rather than the WiFi standard.

Does it support WPA3?

Yes. WAVLINK lists WPA3-SAE/WPA2-PSK mixed mode, which lets WPA3-capable devices use the newer standard while older devices still connect with WPA2.