{"product_id":"wavlink-ac1200-outdoor-mesh-extender","title":"WAVLINK WL-WN572HP3 AC1200 Outdoor WiFi Extender \/ Access Point | IP65 PoE","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"mg-desc\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eWAVLINK AC1200 Outdoor (WL-WN572HP3)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003eweatherproof dual-band WiFi 5 extender, access point, and mesh node\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"mg-affiliate-note\"\u003eThis listing links to Amazon. Condition, price, and seller are set by Amazon at the time you click through, and ModemGuides earns a commission on qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho the WL-WN572HP3 is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHomeowners who want WiFi on a patio, pool deck, or detached garage without a long indoor extender chain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall farms, campgrounds, and marinas that need a weatherproof access point on a pole or wall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHouseholds already running a WAVLINK mesh router who want to add an outdoor node to the same network\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone who wants a wired-backhaul outdoor AP with one cable for both data and power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAC1200 dual-band WiFi 5\u003c\/strong\u003e (802.11a\/b\/g\/n\/ac): up to 867 Mbps on 5 GHz and 300 Mbps on 2.4 GHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4 x 7 dBi detachable omnidirectional antennas\u003c\/strong\u003e (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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIP65 enclosure\u003c\/strong\u003e with 15 kV ESD and 4 kV lightning protection, rated from -30°C to 70°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePassive and active PoE\u003c\/strong\u003e: powered by the included PoE injector or by an 802.3af\/at PoE switch over the Ethernet cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo Gigabit Ethernet ports\u003c\/strong\u003e (WAN\/PoE in and LAN) at 10\/100\/1000 Mbps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour operating modes\u003c\/strong\u003e: access point (Fat or Fit), repeater, mesh router, and mesh extender\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEverything Mesh\u003c\/strong\u003e support for joining WAVLINK mesh routers; mesh with other brands is not supported\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWPA3-SAE \/ WPA2-PSK mixed mode\u003c\/strong\u003e plus WPA\/WPA2-Enterprise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mg-spec-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mg-td-label\"\u003eSpec\u003c\/span\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mg-td-label\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/span\u003eWAVLINK WL-WN572HP3 (sold as WL-WN572HP3-GW and WING 12HP), ASIN B0DPSK1F3V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mg-td-label\"\u003eSpec\u003c\/span\u003eWiFi standard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mg-td-label\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/span\u003eWiFi 5, IEEE 802.11a\/b\/g\/n\/ac, dual band\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mg-td-label\"\u003eSpec\u003c\/span\u003eRated speeds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mg-td-label\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/span\u003e5 GHz up to 867 Mbps; 2.4 GHz up to 300 Mbps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mg-td-label\"\u003eSpec\u003c\/span\u003eAntennas\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mg-td-label\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/span\u003e4 x 7 dBi detachable omnidirectional (2 x 2.4 GHz, 2 x 5 GHz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mg-td-label\"\u003eSpec\u003c\/span\u003eEthernet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mg-td-label\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/span\u003e1 x Gigabit WAN (PoE in), 1 x Gigabit LAN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mg-td-label\"\u003eSpec\u003c\/span\u003ePower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mg-td-label\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/span\u003ePassive PoE via included injector, or 802.3af\/at active PoE switch; adapter input 100 to 240 V AC. Injector and adapter are indoor-only, not waterproof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mg-td-label\"\u003eSpec\u003c\/span\u003eProcessor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mg-td-label\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/span\u003eMediaTek MT7621A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mg-td-label\"\u003eSpec\u003c\/span\u003eWeather rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mg-td-label\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/span\u003eIP65; operating -30°C to 70°C (-22°F to 158°F); 15 kV ESD, 4 kV lightning protection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mg-td-label\"\u003eSpec\u003c\/span\u003eModes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mg-td-label\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/span\u003eAccess point (Fat AP standalone, or Fit AP with a WAVLINK AC controller), repeater, mesh router, mesh extender\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mg-td-label\"\u003eSpec\u003c\/span\u003eMax clients\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mg-td-label\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/span\u003e64 to 96 simultaneous connections per WAVLINK\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mg-td-label\"\u003eSpec\u003c\/span\u003eSecurity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mg-td-label\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/span\u003eWPA3-SAE\/WPA2-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA\/WPA2 mixed, WPA\/WPA2-Enterprise\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mg-td-label\"\u003eSpec\u003c\/span\u003eDimensions \/ weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mg-td-label\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/span\u003e215 x 62 x 62 mm without antennas; 715 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mg-td-label\"\u003eSpec\u003c\/span\u003eIn the box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mg-td-label\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/span\u003eAP unit, 4 antennas, RJ-45 cable, power adapter, PoE converter, body holder, 2 cable ties, screw kit, quick start guide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePassive PoE vs active PoE: what the injector does\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePoE (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 \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/switches\"\u003enetwork switch\u003c\/a\u003e. 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).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eExtender, access point, or mesh: which mode should you use?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse 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 \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mesh-network-systems\"\u003emesh WiFi systems\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/wifi-range-extenders\"\u003erange extenders\u003c\/a\u003e for indoor options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mg-cross\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mg-cross-kicker\"\u003eWant a managed business access point instead?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mg-cross-text\"\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tp-link-eap225-outdoor\"\u003eTP-Link EAP225-Outdoor\u003c\/a\u003e is the same AC1200 class with IP65 weatherproofing, but it runs under TP-Link's Omada controller and supports 802.11k\/v roaming. Pick the WAVLINK if you want standalone or WAVLINK mesh use; pick the EAP225-Outdoor if you want central management.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the WAVLINK AC1200 Outdoor work with any router?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the WAVLINK WN572HP3 a router or an extender?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far does the WAVLINK AC1200 Outdoor reach?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWAVLINK 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I power it from a PoE switch?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It accepts 802.3af\/at active PoE from a switch as well as passive PoE from the included injector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the WAVLINK AC1200 Outdoor WiFi 6?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it support WPA3?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 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