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CUDY AP1300 Outdoor AC1200 | IP65 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 5, Gigabit PoE, 128-Device Capacity
Weatherproof rooftop and pole-mounted coverage for homes, farms, cafés, hotels and parking lots — up to 170 metres reach, mesh-ready, stocked now at Mascom International in Nairobi
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The CUDY AP1300 Outdoor AC1200 is now in stock at Mascom International for KSh 9,000, available at our Nairobi CBD store in Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street. This outdoor wireless access point runs dual-band Wi-Fi 5, pushing 867 Mbps on the 5 GHz band and 300 Mbps on 2.4 GHz for a combined AC1200 rating. It carries an IP65-rated case that shields it from rain and dust, two detachable high-gain antennas, and a single Gigabit Ethernet port that both carries data and draws power over PoE. The CUDY AP1300 Outdoor connects up to 128 devices and reaches as far as 170 metres in open ground.
Kenyan homes with large compounds, cafés and restaurants running guest Wi-Fi, farms spread across wide plots, and hotels and lodges in Diani, Naivasha, and the Maasai Mara all face the same gap: an indoor router cannot cover an outdoor space. Signal dies at the wall. The CUDY AP1300 Outdoor fixes this by mounting on a pole or wall outside, where its weather-sealed body and external antennas spread Wi-Fi across gardens, patios, parking lots, and courtyards. CCTV installers use it to feed IP cameras wirelessly, and small internet providers deploy it to widen coverage to nearby buildings without trenching fibre.
Unlike other electronics retailers in Kenya that stock only indoor routers, Mascom International keeps outdoor-rated access points like the CUDY AP1300 Outdoor ready for buyers who need coverage beyond four walls. Customers across Nairobi report that a single unit replaces two or three indoor extenders that never held a signal outside. The access point supports Cudy Mesh, so you can add a second unit later for a larger site. At KSh 9,000, it sits well below imported alternatives from other brands. Visit Mascom International on Kimathi Street to see the CUDY AP1300 Outdoor before you buy, with pay-on-arrival delivery countrywide.
Common Questions About the CUDY AP1300 Outdoor
What is the CUDY AP1300 Outdoor and what is it used for?
The CUDY AP1300 Outdoor is a weatherproof Wi-Fi access point that brings internet to open spaces an indoor router cannot reach. You mount it on a wall or pole outside and feed it with a single network cable that also powers it. It then broadcasts dual-band Wi-Fi across gardens, farms, parking lots, cafés, and hotel grounds. It runs five roles in one device: access point, Wi-Fi router, range extender, WISP client, and mesh node. For most Kenyan buyers, it extends an existing home or business connection into outdoor areas where the signal used to drop.
How far does the CUDY AP1300 Outdoor Wi-Fi reach?
In open ground with a clear line of sight, the CUDY AP1300 Outdoor reaches up to 170 metres. Cudy's own field tests recorded roughly 150 metres across a park, about 50 metres down a street with buildings, and around 30 metres through woodland. Real distance depends on walls, trees, and other obstacles between the unit and your device. Two external 4 dBi antennas plus Beamforming direct the signal toward connected devices rather than wasting it. For a typical Kenyan compound, farm yard, or restaurant garden, one unit covers the whole area.
Can the CUDY AP1300 Outdoor survive Kenyan rain and dust?
Yes. The CUDY AP1300 Outdoor carries an IP65 rating when mounted vertically, which means it is sealed against dust and protected from rain falling from any direction. It handles the heavy showers of Kenya's long and short rains and the dry-season dust common upcountry. The casing also includes 4 kV surge protection and 8 kV ESD protection, useful during the thunderstorms that hit Nairobi, Kisumu, and the highlands. Its rated working temperature spans -20°C to 60°C, far wider than any Kenyan climate demands, from the coast to Mount Kenya.
How is the CUDY AP1300 Outdoor powered?
The CUDY AP1300 Outdoor draws power through its network cable using Power over Ethernet, so no separate wall socket is needed at the mounting point. This matters because rooftops and poles rarely have a plug nearby. The box includes a passive PoE adapter that sends power and data down one cable up to about 60 metres. It also accepts standard 802.3at/af PoE from a PoE switch, handy when you run several units. Total draw stays near 11 watts, low enough for solar or backup-powered sites on Kenyan farms.
How many devices can connect to the CUDY AP1300 Outdoor?
The CUDY AP1300 Outdoor supports up to 128 connected devices at once, with Cudy recommending around 100 for steady performance. MU-MIMO on the 5 GHz band lets it talk to several devices at the same time rather than one after another, which keeps speeds even when a café garden or hostel courtyard fills with phones and laptops. You can broadcast up to eight separate Wi-Fi names, four on each band, with VLAN support. That lets a business split a staff network from a public guest network on the same unit.
Can I use the CUDY AP1300 Outdoor for a café or hotel guest network?
Yes, and it includes a built-in captive portal made for exactly that. A captive portal is the login page guests see before they get online, where you can show your business name, terms, or a welcome message. Cafés in Nairobi, guesthouses in Naivasha, and lodges in the Mara use it to offer free Wi-Fi while keeping their main network private. You can set a shared password, no login at all, or connect an external portal server for ticketing. Per-user rate limiting stops one guest from hogging the whole line.
Does the CUDY AP1300 Outdoor work with mesh, and can I add more units?
The CUDY AP1300 Outdoor supports Cudy Mesh, so you can pair it with another compatible Cudy unit to cover a bigger site under one Wi-Fi name. Devices roam between units automatically without dropping the connection, useful for long hotel grounds, wide farms, or multi-block compounds. Backhaul between units runs either wirelessly or over a wired cable for steadier speeds. You can also manage many units together through the Cudy AP Controller, which handles up to 200 access points for large deployments like schools, estates, or small ISP networks.
Is the CUDY AP1300 Outdoor worth KSh 9,000 in Kenya's market?
For outdoor coverage, yes. Buying two or three indoor extenders to push signal outside usually costs more and still performs poorly through walls. The CUDY AP1300 Outdoor puts one weatherproof unit exactly where the coverage is needed. At KSh 9,000 from Mascom International, it undercuts imported outdoor access points from bigger-name brands that often sell for far more in Nairobi. It also grows with you through mesh and multi-unit management. For homeowners, café owners, farmers, CCTV installers, and small internet providers, it clears the KSh 9,000 price easily.
Technical Specifications
Wireless Radio and Dual-Band Speeds
- Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac Wave 2) rated AC1200, combining both bands for everyday coverage
- 867 Mbps on the 5 GHz band for close, high-speed connections in the yard
- 300 Mbps on the 2.4 GHz band for longer reach through walls and obstacles
- MU-MIMO on 5 GHz serves several devices at once, holding speeds under load
- 256-QAM modulation lifts data density for faster throughput to capable devices
- Eight Wi-Fi networks total, four per band, with VLAN tagging to separate users
- WPA, WPA2, and WPA3 security options protect the network from unwanted access
Coverage Range and Antenna Design
- Reaches up to 170 metres in open ground for wide outdoor sites
- Two detachable antennas, 4.37 dBi on 5 GHz and 4.46 dBi on 2.4 GHz
- RP-SMA connectors let you swap antennas for higher-gain units if needed
- Beamforming focuses the signal toward each device instead of spraying it everywhere
- Field-tested at 150 metres in a park and 50 metres along a street
- Covers gardens, parking lots, courtyards, and farm yards from one mounting point
- Signal drops with walls and trees, so mount high with a clear view
Weatherproof Build and Outdoor Protection
- IP65-rated casing blocks dust fully and resists rain when mounted vertically
- 4 kV surge protection guards against lightning-linked spikes during highland thunderstorms
- 8 kV ESD protection adds resilience in dry, static-prone dry-season conditions
- Rated working range of -20°C to 60°C exceeds any Kenyan climate demand
- Main body measures 240 × 100 × 53.7 mm, compact enough for discreet mounting
- Rugged shell suits coastal humidity in Mombasa and Diani installations
- Hardware watchdog restarts the unit automatically if the system ever hangs
Power over Ethernet and Wiring
- Single shielded Gigabit RJ45 port carries both data and power on one cable
- Passive PoE adapter included in the box, sending power up to about 60 metres
- Also accepts 802.3at/af PoE from a switch for multi-unit sites
- Total power draw near 11 watts, friendly to solar and backup setups
- No wall socket needed at the pole or rooftop mounting point
- One-cable wiring cuts installation time and clutter on outdoor walls
- Compatible with Cudy PoE switches for powering several units together
Operating Modes and Mesh Networking
- Five roles in one: access point, router, range extender, WISP client, mesh node
- Cudy Mesh links multiple units under one Wi-Fi name for larger areas
- Automatic roaming keeps devices connected as users move across the site
- Wired or wireless backhaul between mesh units for steadier speeds
- WISP mode receives a wireless signal and rebroadcasts it to your buildings
- VPN server and client support WireGuard, OpenVPN, IPsec, and more
- Fits homes, farms, cafés, hotels, and small internet-provider networks alike
Management, Security and Setup
- Set up locally through a web page or the Cudy mobile app
- Remote management over HTTPS and the app for off-site control
- Cudy AP Controller manages up to 200 units from one screen
- Per-user rate limiting shares bandwidth fairly across guests and staff
- Captive portal shows a custom login page for guest Wi-Fi networks
- Firewall, DoS protection, and DNS-over-TLS add security layers for the network
- Scheduled reboots and backup-restore keep the unit steady over long runs
What's in the Box
The CUDY AP1300 Outdoor retail package includes the access point unit, two detachable external antennas, a passive PoE power adapter, a power cord, a mounting kit for both wall and pole installation, an Ethernet cable, and a printed installation guide. Everything needed for a standard single-unit setup is included, so most buyers can mount and power the unit without extra purchases. For multi-unit or PoE-switch installations, Mascom International can advise on the right Cudy PoE switch or controller to add.
Warranty
The CUDY AP1300 Outdoor carries a 12-month Mascom International warranty covering manufacturing defects under normal use. Our Nairobi CBD service desk handles any warranty claim directly, so you deal with a local team on Kimathi Street rather than shipping abroad. Buyers across Kenya rely on Mascom International for honest specifications and dependable after-sales backing on every networking product we stock.
Where to Buy the CUDY AP1300 Outdoor in Kenya
The CUDY AP1300 Outdoor AC1200 is available now at Mascom International, located at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. Walk in Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, to see the unit and talk through your coverage needs before purchase. Whether you are wiring a home compound in Karen, a restaurant garden in Westlands, a farm in Nakuru, or a lodge on the coast, our team can point you to the right setup.
Order through any of the following:
- Phone: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
- WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
Mascom International ships the CUDY AP1300 Outdoor across all 47 Kenyan counties with pay-on-arrival delivery you pay only when the unit reaches you. Nairobi and its surroundings get same-day delivery, while Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret, and other major towns receive it within one business day. Outer counties receive delivery within two to three business days.
Buyers across Kenya count on Mascom International for accurate specifications, current pricing, and direct after-sales support from our Nairobi CBD store. Reach us today to place your order for the CUDY AP1300 Outdoor.
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