Cudy WR1300 is in stock at Mascom International, priced at KSh 5,500 brand new and sealed, an AC1200 dual-band router with five Gigabit ports rated 10/100/1000 Mbps. It delivers 867 Mbps on 5GHz and 300 Mbps on 2.4GHz through four external antennas, with MU-MIMO, beamforming and WPA3. The Cudy WR1300 also joins Cudy Mesh, runs WireGuard, OpenVPN, IPsec and ZeroTier as both server and client, and handles IPTV VLANs. Our shop sits at Old Mutual Building, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, where you can see it working before you pay, or we deliver it to you.
Built for remote workers, developers, architects, small law firms, clinics and households on faster fibre packages across Kenya, the Cudy WR1300 removes the bottleneck that cheaper routers create. A 10/100 port caps any connection at 100 Mbps, so buyers on bigger Safaricom Home Fibre or Faiba plans never see the speed they pay for. Here, Gigabit ports pass the full plan to wired desktops and the router itself. Office staff can reach shared files from home over the built-in VPN server, and a second Cudy WR1300 placed down the corridor extends the same network name through mesh.
Where most Nairobi electronics shops label any dual-band box as Gigabit, Mascom International confirms the port rating on every router we sell, and the Cudy WR1300 genuinely carries 10/100/1000 ports. Customers across Nairobi tell us the mesh option solved dead corners in multi-storey homes in Runda and Karen. At Mascom International, we're seeing IT consultants choose it for small offices that need site-to-site VPN without enterprise pricing. Visit our Kimathi Street store to test it with your own laptop, or send a WhatsApp message and pay on arrival when it reaches your door.
Common Questions About the Cudy WR1300
How much does the Cudy WR1300 cost in Kenya?
The Cudy WR1300 sells for KSh 5,500 brand new and sealed at Mascom International, Old Mutual Building, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. Your payment includes the router, its 12V power adapter, an Ethernet cable, the installation guide and a 12-month warranty covering manufacturing defects. Delivery is pay-on-arrival anywhere in Kenya. Against the Cudy WR1200 at KSh 3,600, the extra KSh 1,900 buys Gigabit ports, Cudy Mesh and a full VPN server and client, while the Wi-Fi rating stays the same AC1200.
Is the Cudy WR1300 really a Gigabit router?
Yes, all five Ethernet ports on the Cudy WR1300, one WAN and four LAN, are rated 10/100/1000 Mbps. That lets an internet plan above 100 Mbps reach the router in full and lets wired desktops move large files around the office quickly. Wi-Fi speed depends on the device and distance: a Wi-Fi 5 laptop near the router on 5GHz links at up to 867 Mbps. On a 100 Mbps plan or less, Gigabit ports mainly speed up local file transfers.
How do I connect the Cudy WR1300 to Safaricom Home Fibre or Faiba?
Connect the Cudy WR1300 behind the ONT or router your ISP installed, whether that is Safaricom Home Fibre, Faiba, Zuku or Airtel home internet. Run the supplied cable from a LAN port on the ISP box into the WAN port of the Cudy WR1300, then open the Cudy app to name your network. If your provider tags traffic with a VLAN or delivers IPTV, the router's IPTV VLAN and IGMP settings handle it. PPPoE, Static IP and DHCP are all supported.
Cudy WR1300 versus Cudy WR1200: is the upgrade worth it?
The Cudy WR1300 is worth the KSh 1,900 upgrade if your fibre plan exceeds 100 Mbps, you need a VPN server, or you will add mesh nodes. The Cudy WR1200 shares the same AC1200 wireless rating and four antennas, but its ports stop at 100 Mbps and it lists neither mesh nor a VPN server. For a household on a modest package that only streams and browses, the Cudy WR1200 is the sensible saving. Offices and power users should take the Cudy WR1300.
How does Cudy Mesh work on the Cudy WR1300?
Cudy Mesh links two or more compatible Cudy units so phones roam between them under one network name, without manual switching. The Cudy WR1300 supports wireless backhaul, wired backhaul over an Ethernet cable, and multi-band backhaul. Backhaul is simply the connection between mesh units; a cable gives the steadiest result. In a Kileleshwa maisonette or a Kilimani flat with thick stone walls, a second unit on the far side of the home brings full bars back to bedrooms the first router cannot reach.
Can the Cudy WR1300 run a VPN for remote office access?
Yes, the Cudy WR1300 runs WireGuard, OpenVPN, IPsec, ZeroTier, PPTP and L2TP as both a VPN server and a VPN client. As a server, it lets staff working from Thika or Kisumu reach office files and accounting software securely. As a client, it routes the whole home network through a VPN provider. Cudy lists capacity for up to 20 IPsec tunnels and 16 OpenVPN tunnels, which covers a small branch office or a team of consultants comfortably.
What happens when KPLC power goes off?
The Cudy WR1300 shuts down during a KPLC outage and boots back up automatically once power returns, keeping all its settings. Cudy rates it at up to 9.27 watts under load and 3.56 watts idle, so a small router UPS keeps it online for a long stretch. Put the fibre ONT on the same backup, because without it the router has no internet to share. Clinics, M-Pesa agents and offices that cannot afford downtime should treat that UPS as part of the purchase.
Who should buy the Cudy WR1300 and who should skip it?
Buy the Cudy WR1300 if you pay for fibre above 100 Mbps, run a small office, need a VPN server or want to grow coverage with mesh. Skip it if you live alone in a bedsitter on a basic plan; the Cudy WR300 at KSh 2,400 covers that need. Skip it too if you need ceiling-mounted coverage for a large office or hotel floor, where the Cudy AP1300 Indoor access point at KSh 6,500 suits better.
Technical Specifications
Core Function and Wireless Performance
- Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) dual-band — 5GHz for fast links in the same room, 2.4GHz for reach into farther rooms.
- 5GHz rated 867 Mbps over 2 spatial streams — smooth 4K streaming and large cloud uploads for laptops near the router.
- 2.4GHz rated 300 Mbps over 2 spatial streams — older printers, decoders and budget phones stay connected at steady speeds.
- Four fixed external antennas with two internal front-end modules per band — front-end modules boost and clean the radio signal.
- Up to 170 metres range in open space, according to Cudy — walls reduce real indoor coverage, so plan mesh for larger homes.
Gigabit Ports and Wired Networking
- One WAN port rated 10/100/1000 Mbps — passes fibre plans above 100 Mbps into your network without a speed cap.
- Four LAN ports rated 10/100/1000 Mbps — wired desktops, NAS drives and CCTV recorders transfer files at Gigabit speed.
- WAN modes: DHCP, Static IP, PPPoE, PPTP and L2TP — covers the connection types used by Kenyan fibre and fixed-wireless providers.
- IPTV VLAN, IGMP Proxy and IGMP Snooping — settings that keep TV-over-internet services running when an ISP tags traffic.
- Five operating modes: Wi-Fi Router, Access Point, Range Extender, WISP and Client — reuse it in another role later.
Mesh, VPN and Compatibility
- Cudy Mesh with wireless, wired and multi-band backhaul — join further Cudy units to extend one network across floors.
- VPN server and client for WireGuard, OpenVPN, IPsec, ZeroTier, PPTP and L2TP — secure remote access without separate hardware.
- Up to 20 IPsec, 16 PPTP or L2TP, and 16 OpenVPN tunnels — enough simultaneous connections for a small team working remotely.
- MU-MIMO on 5GHz and beamforming — serves several compatible devices at once and aims signal toward each one, so video calls hold steady at busy hours.
- Up to 128 clients supported, 50 recommended by Cudy — ample room for a busy household, a cyber cafe or a twenty-desk office with phones.
Build, Power and Security
- Body of 210 x 144 x 31 mm weighing 319 g — sits on a desk or mounts on a central wall, the better spot for coverage through stone partitions.
- 12V 1A DC input from a 100-240V adapter — compatible with Kenyan mains and easy to back up on a UPS.
- Power draw of up to 9.27 W under load and 3.56 W idle — a light load, so a small router UPS keeps it running through long KPLC outages.
- WPA, WPA2 and WPA3 encryption — WPA3 is the current Wi-Fi password standard and resists guessing attacks.
- Parental controls with profiles, time limits, pause, web filter and Wi-Fi schedules — set study hours for children's devices.
Inclusions, Controls and Guest Access
- In the box: router, power adapter, Ethernet cable and installation guide — ready to connect behind your ISP's box.
- WPS and Reset buttons — WPS links a printer without a password; Reset restores factory defaults when needed.
- LEDs for power, 2.4GHz, 5GHz, WPS and Ethernet link — a glance shows whether a fault sits with the router, a cable or the ISP.
- Guest network on both 2.4GHz and 5GHz — clients and visitors get internet while office files stay private.
- Setup and control through a web page or the Cudy app — rename networks, block a device or check who is online from your phone.
Package Contents
The Cudy WR1300 comes brand new and sealed in Cudy's retail box. Inside are the router with four fixed antennas, a 12V DC power adapter for a standard wall socket, one Ethernet cable for the link to your fibre ONT or ISP router, and a printed installation guide. Mesh expansion needs a second compatible Cudy unit, sold separately. Extra Ethernet cables, Cudy switches and router UPS units are also available at Mascom International.
Warranty
The Cudy WR1300 ships with a 12-month warranty through Mascom International, covering manufacturing defects under normal use. Warranty claims are received and tested at our Nairobi CBD service desk on Kimathi Street; bring the router with its adapter and receipt.
Where to Buy the Cudy WR1300 in Kenya
Find the Cudy WR1300 at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. Doors open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Bring a laptop and our team will plug it into a Gigabit port so you can confirm the link speed yourself. Cudy produces it in one standard finish; request a photo on WhatsApp.
Contact the team directly:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
All 47 counties get pay-on-arrival delivery. Nairobi and its environs receive orders the same day, and offices in Kisumu, Eldoret, Nakuru, Nanyuki and Kericho receive theirs within one business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
Each unit carries the 12-month warranty above. We state true port speeds, keep pricing accurate, and our technicians help with mesh and VPN setup after purchase.
