Mascom International stocks the Cudy WR1200 at KSh 3,600, brand new and sealed, an AC1200 dual-band router that combines 867 Mbps on 5GHz with 300 Mbps on 2.4GHz. Four external antennas, beamforming and MU-MIMO spread that signal across a home or office, while WPA3 protects the password. Its WAN and LAN ports are rated 10/100 Mbps, so it matches internet plans up to 100 Mbps. The Cudy WR1200 is set up from a browser or the Cudy app in a few minutes. Collect it from our store at Old Mutual Building, Kimathi Street, in Nairobi CBD, or have it delivered.
Designed for families, shared apartments, accountants' offices, estate agents and small NGO teams, the Cudy WR1200 handles several people online at once: Netflix on the TV, Zoom on a laptop, TikTok on three phones. Single-band routers struggle here because every device fights over one crowded 2.4GHz channel. The Cudy WR1200 moves newer phones and laptops onto the quieter 5GHz band and keeps older gadgets on 2.4GHz, so both groups run smoother. A guest network on both bands, parental controls and wall mounting make it practical for a Westlands office or a three-bedroom family home.
Unlike other electronics retailers in Kenya that push the ISP's spare box as an upgrade, Mascom International sells the Cudy WR1200 as a proper dual-band step up, with honest port speeds stated upfront. Buyers throughout Kenya report that moving streaming devices to 5GHz ends the evening slowdowns on shared Safaricom and Zuku connections. At Mascom International, we're seeing small offices pair it with the Cudy GS105 switch for extra wired desks. Walk into our Kimathi Street shop to test the signal on your own phone, or order on WhatsApp and pay when the router reaches you.
Common Questions About the Cudy WR1200
What is the Cudy WR1200 price in Kenya?
Mascom International sells the Cudy WR1200 for KSh 3,600, brand new and sealed, at our Kimathi Street shop in Nairobi CBD. The price covers the router, power adapter, Ethernet cable, installation guide and a 12-month warranty against manufacturing defects. You pay on arrival, by cash or M-Pesa, after inspecting the box. Stepping down to the single-band Cudy WR300 saves KSh 1,200, while stepping up to the Gigabit Cudy WR1300 costs KSh 1,900 more at KSh 5,500.
Does the Cudy WR1200 replace my Safaricom or Zuku router?
In most homes the Cudy WR1200 sits behind your Safaricom Home Fibre, Zuku, Faiba or Airtel box rather than replacing it outright. Those ISPs install their own ONT or router, so you connect a LAN port on that box to the WAN port of the Cudy WR1200 and use the new dual-band network instead. Where the ISP allows its own router to be swapped out, the Cudy WR1200 supports PPPoE, Static IP and DHCP connections directly. Keep the ISP's box powered either way, since the fibre line ends there.
Is the Cudy WR1200 a Gigabit router?
No, the Cudy WR1200 is not Gigabit; its one WAN and four LAN ports run at 10/100 Mbps. That means wired devices and your internet connection top out at about 100 Mbps through this router. Wi-Fi between the Cudy WR1200 and a nearby 5GHz phone can link faster, but traffic to the internet still passes through that 100 Mbps WAN port. For a 10, 20, 40 or 80 Mbps home package, this rarely matters in practice, and the dual-band Wi-Fi does far more for daily speed.
Should I choose the Cudy WR1200 or the Cudy WR1300?
Choose the Cudy WR1200 if your plan is 100 Mbps or less; choose the Cudy WR1300 if it is faster or you need mesh and VPN. Both deliver AC1200 Wi-Fi with 867 Mbps on 5GHz and four antennas. The Cudy WR1300 adds Gigabit ports, Cudy Mesh support and WireGuard and OpenVPN server and client options. For a typical family streaming and browsing, the Cudy WR1200 gives the same wireless experience for KSh 1,900 less.
How many devices can the Cudy WR1200 handle?
Cudy rates the Cudy WR1200 for up to 128 connected clients, with 40 as the recommended working limit. In practice, that comfortably covers a household of five with phones, laptops, an Android TV and a decoder, or a small office of a dozen staff. MU-MIMO on 5GHz lets the router talk to several compatible phones at the same moment instead of one after another, so video calls stay steady when everyone is online together.
Will the Cudy WR1200 reach every room in a Kileleshwa apartment?
The Cudy WR1200 covers a typical two- or three-bedroom apartment well, though thick stone walls in Kileleshwa and Kilimani blocks reduce 5GHz range noticeably. Cudy quotes up to 170 metres in open space; indoors, expect 2.4GHz to reach further and 5GHz to run faster near the router. Mount it on a central wall using its wall-mount option. For a far bedroom behind two stone walls, add the Cudy RE1200 extender at KSh 4,000. Keep the router off the floor and away from the fridge or microwave.
Can the Cudy WR1200 run a small office or cyber cafe?
The Cudy WR1200 suits a small office or a compact cyber cafe of up to about a dozen machines on a plan under 100 Mbps. Connect four desktops to its LAN ports, then add a Cudy GS108 switch at KSh 3,000 for more wired seats. The 5GHz band keeps staff laptops fast, while the guest network gives walk-in customers internet without reaching the till phone, printer or eCitizen and KRA workstations. A small UPS keeps sessions alive through brief KPLC outages.
Who should buy the Cudy WR1200 and who should skip it?
Buy the Cudy WR1200 if your household streams on several screens and your fibre plan is 100 Mbps or less. Skip it if you pay for a faster package, want a VPN on the router or plan to add mesh nodes later; the Cudy WR1300 fits that buyer. Skip it too if you have no fixed-line internet at all, because the Cudy LT400 4G router takes a Safaricom or Airtel SIM directly.
Technical Specifications
Core Function and Dual-Band Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) on two bands — 5GHz for speed close to the router, 2.4GHz for reach through walls and older gadgets.
- 5GHz band rated 867 Mbps over 2 spatial streams — enough headroom for 4K streaming and video calls on several devices together.
- 2.4GHz band rated 300 Mbps over 2 spatial streams — older phones, printers and Wi-Fi plugs connect here without compatibility issues.
- 256-QAM modulation and channel width up to 80 MHz — technical settings that pack more data into each transmission on 5GHz.
- Up to 170 metres range in open space, according to Cudy — indoor walls shorten that, especially stone partitions common in Nairobi.
Signal Delivery and Capacity
- Four fixed external antennas described by Cudy as high gain — they push signal further than routers with internal aerials.
- Beamforming — the router focuses signal toward each connected device instead of spraying it evenly in every direction.
- MU-MIMO on 5GHz — serves several compatible devices at once, cutting the wait each phone faces on a busy network.
- Up to 128 clients supported, 40 recommended — plenty for a large family or a dozen-desk office with phones and laptops.
- Guest network on both 2.4GHz and 5GHz — visitors get fast internet without access to your shared files or cameras.
Ports and Compatibility
- One WAN and four LAN ports, all 10/100 Mbps — wired desktops, decoders and printers plug in directly at up to 100 Mbps.
- No Gigabit ports — match it with internet plans up to 100 Mbps; faster plans will be held at the port.
- WAN modes: DHCP, Static IP, PPPoE, PPTP and L2TP — compatible with the connection types Kenyan fibre and wireless ISPs use.
- Operating modes: Wi-Fi Router, Access Point, Range Extender, WISP and Client — reuse it in another role if you upgrade later.
- VPN passthrough for IPSec, L2TP and PPTP — lets a work laptop's own VPN app connect through the router without trouble.
Build, Security and Management
- Body measures 214 x 128.8 x 28.7 mm and weighs about 245 g — mounts on a wall or sits flat on a desk.
- DC power input of 12V 1A from a 100-240V adapter — works on Kenyan mains and runs for hours on a small UPS.
- WPA, WPA2 and WPA3 encryption with SPI firewall and DoS protection — keeps neighbours off your network and blocks common attacks.
- Parental controls with online and offline time limits, a pause button and a web filter — useful for homework hours.
- Management by web page, Cudy app or cloud, with firmware updates over the air — keep it current from your phone.
Inclusions and Indicators
- In the box: router, power adapter, Ethernet cable and installation guide — ready to connect behind an existing ISP router.
- WPS and Reset buttons — WPS pairs a printer or TV in seconds; Reset clears settings if you lose the admin password.
- LEDs for power, internet, Ethernet link and Wi-Fi — a quick glance tells you whether the fault is the router or the ISP.
- Cudy app setup walks you through naming both bands — or give them one shared name and let devices pick.
- Ping blocking option — hides the router from basic network scans, a small extra layer for offices handling client data.
Package Contents
Each Cudy WR1200 is brand new and sealed in Cudy's retail packaging. The box holds the router with its four antennas fixed in place, a 12V DC power adapter for standard wall sockets, an Ethernet cable to connect it to your ISP's ONT or router, and a printed installation guide. Wall-mount slots sit on the base, though screws are not listed as included. Spare Ethernet cables, switches and router UPS units are available separately at Mascom International.
Warranty
The Cudy WR1200 ships with a 12-month warranty through Mascom International, covering manufacturing defects under normal use. Bring the router and receipt to our Nairobi CBD service desk at Old Mutual Building for testing and claims handling.
Buying the Cudy WR1200 from Mascom International
You will find the Cudy WR1200 at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Ask our staff to switch it on and connect your phone to both bands before you buy. It comes in Cudy's standard finish; message us for a current photo.
To order or ask a question:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
Delivery is pay-on-arrival across all 47 counties. Nairobi and its environs get same-day delivery, and buyers in Mombasa, Kisumu, Nyeri, Machakos and other major towns receive orders the next business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
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