Mascom International stocks the Cudy AP1300 Outdoor at KSh 9,000, brand new and sealed, an IP65 weatherproof AC1200 access point that mounts on a wall or pole. The Cudy AP1300 Outdoor pushes up to 867 Mbps on 5GHz and 300 Mbps on 2.4GHz through two detachable antennas, with open-field reach of up to 170 metres. Its single Gigabit Ethernet port takes 802.3af or 802.3at PoE or passive 24-57V PoE, and a 48V PoE adapter comes in the box. You can see it at our shop, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD.
Designed for open spaces, the Cudy AP1300 Outdoor handles the places indoor equipment cannot reach: hotel lawns in Naivasha, campsites near Nanyuki, school playing fields, church compounds and the loading yards of Industrial Area warehouses. The usual fix, a router turned up near a window, leaves guests at the pool or guards at the gate with one bar of signal. Bolting a Cudy AP1300 Outdoor to an exterior wall or mast, fed by one Ethernet cable, puts the radio where the people are. A sealed housing rated IP65 when mounted upright keeps out the long rains and the dust of a dry season.
Compared with fitting an indoor access point under the eaves, the Cudy AP1300 Outdoor adds weather sealing, 4kV surge protection and antennas that can be swapped for directional models. Mascom International helps you work out mounting height, cable length and whether you need extra units before you commit. At Mascom International, we're seeing growing demand from WISPs and hotspot businesses who use the Cudy AP1300 Outdoor in its WISP and client modes as well as standard access point mode. Call into the store to inspect the housing, or order on WhatsApp with payment on arrival.
Common Questions About the Cudy AP1300 Outdoor
What is the Cudy AP1300 Outdoor price in Kenya?
Mascom International sells the sealed Cudy AP1300 Outdoor for KSh 9,000 from its Kimathi Street shop in Nairobi CBD. Unlike the indoor model, the box includes a 48V PoE adapter, a power cord, an Ethernet cable, two detachable antennas and a wall and pole mounting kit, so one unit works without buying an injector. A 12-month warranty and pay-on-arrival delivery are part of the deal. The Cudy AP1300 Indoor costs KSh 2,500 less, at KSh 6,500, but has no weather sealing and no adapter in its box.
Can the Cudy AP1300 Outdoor survive Kenyan rain, dust and coastal humidity?
The Cudy AP1300 Outdoor carries an IP65 rating when installed vertically, meaning it is sealed against dust and jets of water. That covers heavy rain in Kisii or Kericho, dry-season dust in Machakos and salty air at a Diani beach resort when mounted upright as the installation guide shows. Cudy rates it for operation from -20 to 60 degrees Celsius. The supplied PoE adapter is not waterproof, so it belongs indoors near the router, with only the Ethernet cable running outside to the unit.
Should I choose the Cudy AP1300 Outdoor or the Cudy AP1300 Indoor?
Choose the Cudy AP1300 Outdoor for any spot exposed to weather or for long open-air distances, and the Cudy AP1300 Indoor for ceilings inside buildings. Both share the same AC1200 radio speeds, eight network names and Cudy Mesh support. The outdoor unit adds IP65 sealing, surge protection, two removable antennas and pole mounting, plus a PoE adapter in the box. The indoor unit is a slim ceiling disc costing KSh 2,500 less. Many sites mix them, with indoor units in rooms and an outdoor unit covering the compound.
How far does the Cudy AP1300 Outdoor signal reach?
Cudy rates the Cudy AP1300 Outdoor at up to 170 metres in an open field, with no trees or buildings in the way. Its own figures drop to about 150 metres across a park, 50 metres down a built-up street and 30 metres through woodland. In practice, a unit mounted high on a hotel block can cover a lawn and pool area, while a tree-lined compound in Karen needs a second unit. Because the antennas detach, an installer can fit higher-gain or directional antennas to stretch coverage toward one area.
Can a WISP or hotspot business run the Cudy AP1300 Outdoor?
Yes, the Cudy AP1300 Outdoor supports WISP and client modes alongside access point, router and range extender modes. Small internet providers and hotspot operators in estates around Nairobi, Ruiru and Kitengela use these modes to receive an upstream signal or redistribute a connection to nearby buildings. A Cudy AP Controller manages up to 200 access points from one dashboard, useful once a network spans several poles. Eight network names with VLAN support let an operator keep paying customers, staff and backhaul traffic on separate networks.
How many guests can connect to one Cudy AP1300 Outdoor?
A single Cudy AP1300 Outdoor accepts up to 128 devices, and Cudy recommends staying around 100 for good performance. That suits a wedding garden, a sports day at a school field or a church tent on Sunday, where most people are checking WhatsApp, posting photos and paying through M-Pesa rather than streaming video. MU-MIMO on 5GHz lets the unit transmit to several phones at the same moment. For bigger crowds, a second unit on the same network name shares the load, and phones move between them automatically.
Does the Cudy AP1300 Outdoor need an electrical socket outside?
No, the Cudy AP1300 Outdoor runs entirely on power delivered through its Ethernet cable, so no outdoor socket or electrician is needed at the mast. The supplied 48V adapter sits indoors and sends power along the cable, and an 802.3at PoE switch can do the same job for several units. Each unit draws no more than 11W. Plugging the adapter or switch into a UPS keeps outdoor coverage running through KPLC outages, which matters for gate guards, CCTV and evening events at lodges.
Who should buy the Cudy AP1300 Outdoor, and who should skip it?
The Cudy AP1300 Outdoor is right for hotels, lodges, schools, churches, warehouses, apartment compounds and WISPs that need signal in open air. It also suits farms and homesteads covering a yard, gate and outbuildings. Skip it if every user sits indoors; the Cudy AP1300 Indoor does that job for KSh 2,500 less. Homes needing better signal in a few rooms are better served by the Cudy WR1300 router at KSh 5,500. Links between buildings several kilometres apart call for a dedicated point-to-point bridge instead.
Technical Specifications
Core Function and Radio Performance
- AC1200 dual-band Wi-Fi 5 — 867 Mbps on 5GHz and 300 Mbps on 2.4GHz, fast enough for video calls on a lawn.
- 2x2 radio on each band with MU-MIMO on 5GHz — two data streams per band, sent to several phones at once.
- Open-field range up to 170 metres — Cudy quotes about 150 metres in parks and 50 metres along built-up streets.
- Channel widths of 20, 40 and 80MHz, set automatically — the unit picks the width that suits nearby interference.
- Up to 128 clients, with about 100 recommended — one unit comfortably serves a garden event or a school field.
- Access point, router, range extender, WISP and client modes — the same hardware fits a guest network or a small provider.
Compatibility and Management Tools
- Cudy Mesh with wired or wireless backhaul — backhaul is the link between units; wired gives full speed, wireless saves cabling.
- One network name across every unit — guests walk from the pool to reception without reconnecting to a new network.
- Eight network names, four per band, with VLAN support — VLANs keep guest, staff and camera traffic on isolated lanes.
- WPA, WPA2 and WPA3 encryption — WPA3 adds stronger protection against password-guessing attacks on open grounds.
- Setup through a secure web page or the Cudy app — a single unit can be configured from a phone on site.
- Cudy AP Controller support for up to 200 access points — useful for campuses, resorts and multi-pole provider networks.
Weatherproof Build and Mounting
- IP65 housing when mounted upright — IP65 means fully sealed against dust and protected from water sprayed from any direction.
- Operating range of -20 to 60 degrees Celsius — comfortably covers cold highland nights and hot lowland afternoons.
- 4kV surge protection and 8kV air ESD protection — added resistance to electrical spikes carried down long outdoor cables.
- Main body 240 x 100 x 53.7mm, weighing about 410 grams — compact enough for a slim mast or gable wall.
- Two detachable RP-SMA antennas — RP-SMA is a standard screw connector, so higher-gain or directional antennas can replace them.
- Wall and pole mounting kit included — fixes the unit to masts, poles or exterior walls without extra brackets.
Inclusions and Power
- One Gigabit Ethernet port with PoE input — data and power share a single weather-protected cable run to the unit.
- Supports 802.3af and 802.3at PoE — works with standard PoE switches such as the Cudy GS1005PTS1.
- Accepts passive PoE from 24 to 57V — fits the passive adapters that many installers and providers already use.
- Supplied 48V PoE adapter with power cord — powers one unit out of the box; keep it indoors, as it is not waterproof.
- Peak draw of 11W and about 7.5W at idle — a small UPS can keep the unit live through a power cut.
- Ethernet cable included in the box — enough to connect the adapter for testing before the final outdoor cable run.
Package Contents
The sealed Cudy AP1300 Outdoor box contains everything needed to put one unit on a mast: the access point, two detachable antennas, a 48V PoE adapter with its power cord, an Ethernet cable, a wall and pole mounting kit, and the installation guide. The included cable is for setup, so measure your real run from router to mast and buy outdoor-rated Ethernet cable to match. The adapter is for indoor use only. For several units, a PoE switch replaces the individual adapters.
Warranty
The Cudy AP1300 Outdoor ships with a 12-month warranty through Mascom International, covering manufacturing defects under normal use. Claims are dealt with at our service desk in Nairobi CBD; please bring the unit, its adapter and your receipt.
Buying the Cudy AP1300 Outdoor from Mascom International
Find the Cudy AP1300 Outdoor at Mascom International, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Drop in to look at the housing, the antenna connectors and the pole bracket, and bring your site measurements so we can talk through cabling. Ask on WhatsApp for a photo of the current stock to confirm its finish before travelling.
To order or ask a question:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
Pay-on-arrival delivery covers all 47 counties. Nairobi and its environs get same-day delivery, and other major towns such as Mombasa, Malindi, Naivasha and Eldoret receive orders the next business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
Your purchase carries the 12-month warranty described above. Expect plain, accurate specifications, fair pricing and real support from our team when you extend your outdoor network later.
