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Huawei WiFi AX3S | Wi-Fi 6 Plus | 2976Mbps Dual-Band Speed | Four Gigabit Ethernet Ports | WPA3 Security
A home and small-office router that spreads a fibre connection to every room and wired device.
Condition: New
Note: price and availability are subject to change without prior notice
Huawei WiFi AX3S is available at Mascom International for KSh 5,500, brand new and sealed, with dual-band Wi-Fi 6 Plus and combined wireless speeds of up to 2976Mbps. The Huawei WiFi AX3S splits its signal into a 2.4GHz band rated at 574Mbps and a 5GHz band rated at 2402Mbps, with 160MHz channels on 5GHz. Four Gigabit Ethernet ports on the back take a TV, desktop or console by cable. You can collect it at our shop on the first floor of the Old Mutual Building, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD.
Built for families, remote workers and small offices across Kenya, the Huawei WiFi AX3S fixes a common problem. The router your internet provider installed often struggles once ten phones, a TV and two laptops share it, and the back bedroom gets one bar. The Huawei WiFi AX3S uses Wi-Fi 6 and MU-MIMO, which lets the router talk to several devices at the same time instead of taking turns. University students streaming lectures, accountants on video calls and children on YouTube can all stay online without fighting for bandwidth.
Where most Nairobi electronics shops sell routers in a bag with no advice, Mascom International staff will talk through your fibre or broadband setup before you buy and explain how the Huawei WiFi AX3S connects to it, whether your line comes from Safaricom, Airtel Kenya or Telkom. At Mascom International, we're seeing more households in Kilimani, Westlands and Ruaka add their own Wi-Fi 6 router behind the provider's box to cover the whole house. Customers across Nairobi tell us the difference shows first in evening streaming. Visit the store to see the Huawei WiFi AX3S in person, or order it on WhatsApp with pay-on-arrival delivery anywhere in Kenya.
Common Questions About the Huawei WiFi AX3S
How much is the Huawei WiFi AX3S in Kenya?
The Huawei WiFi AX3S costs KSh 5,500 at Mascom International in Nairobi CBD, brand new and sealed. That price includes the router, its power adapter and a 12-month Mascom International warranty against manufacturing defects. You can pay on arrival when it is delivered, by cash or M-Pesa, so you see the sealed box before any money changes hands. The Huawei E5576-321 pocket hotspot sells at the same KSh 5,500, so your choice between them comes down to how you get internet, not budget.
Should I buy the Huawei WiFi AX3S or the Huawei E5576-321 at the same price?
Buy the Huawei WiFi AX3S if you already pay for home fibre or a broadband line, because it needs that cable connection to work. It cannot take a SIM card. The Huawei E5576-321 is a battery-powered 4G hotspot that runs on a SIM and fits in a pocket. The Huawei WiFi AX3S offers far higher Wi-Fi speeds, four Ethernet ports and wider home coverage. Choose the Huawei E5576-321 if you travel, lack a fibre line, or need internet in the car or at a client site.
Does the Huawei WiFi AX3S work with Safaricom, Airtel and Telkom home internet in Kenya?
Yes, the Huawei WiFi AX3S works with Safaricom Home Fibre, Airtel Kenya and Telkom fibre or broadband lines through an Ethernet cable. Plug it into the provider's fibre box or existing router, and it supports PPPoE, DHCP and static IP connections plus a bridge mode. It does not take a SIM, so it cannot use mobile data on its own. During KPLC power cuts the router switches off with everything else, so pair it with a small router UPS if your fibre box also has backup power.
Can the Huawei WiFi AX3S replace the router my internet provider installed?
In most homes the Huawei WiFi AX3S works best beside the provider's equipment rather than replacing it. Run an Ethernet cable from the provider's box into the auto-sensing WAN port, then let the Huawei WiFi AX3S broadcast your main Wi-Fi network. Where your provider gives PPPoE login details, the router can dial the connection itself. Ask your provider before removing their unit, since some fibre boxes combine the optical receiver and router in one device that must stay connected.
How many devices can the Huawei WiFi AX3S handle at once?
The Huawei WiFi AX3S comfortably serves a busy household's phones, laptops, TVs and cameras together, thanks to Wi-Fi 6 with MU-MIMO. MU-MIMO lets the router send data to several devices in parallel rather than one after another. Each band runs two data streams, and the 5GHz band supports 160MHz channels for faster transfers to newer phones and laptops. The real limit is usually your fibre package speed, so a 10Mbps plan stays a 10Mbps plan however good the router is.
Will my older phone or laptop connect to the Huawei WiFi AX3S?
Yes, the Huawei WiFi AX3S connects to any Wi-Fi device made in the last fifteen years, not only Wi-Fi 6 models. It supports 802.11ax alongside the older ac, n, a, b and g standards on its two bands. An older Tecno phone or used office laptop will join the network at the speed it supports, while a newer phone uses the faster Wi-Fi 6 link. You do not need to upgrade any device before buying the Huawei WiFi AX3S.
Is the Huawei WiFi AX3S good for a small office in Westlands or Upper Hill?
The Huawei WiFi AX3S suits small offices of a few staff who share one fibre line and a printer. It offers four wired Gigabit ports for a desktop, network printer or CCTV recorder, plus a separate guest Wi-Fi network for visitors. WPA3 encryption and Huawei HomeSec brute-force protection make the password harder to crack. Larger offices with many rooms or dozens of staff should look at business access points with central management instead.
Who should buy the Huawei WiFi AX3S and who should skip it?
Buy the Huawei WiFi AX3S if you have fibre or broadband at home and your Wi-Fi drops in some rooms or slows when the family is online. Gamers, remote workers and households with several streaming TVs gain the most. Skip it if you have no fixed internet line, since it cannot use a SIM card. Renters who move often, field staff and frequent travellers are better served by a SIM-based pocket hotspot such as the Huawei E5576-321.
Technical Specifications
Wi-Fi Standard and Speed
- Wi-Fi 6 Plus on 802.11ax — Huawei's Wi-Fi 6 implementation, the current mainstream standard for faster, less crowded home networks.
- Combined wireless speed up to 2976Mbps — the total raw capacity of both bands, well above the fibre plans most Kenyan homes pay for.
- 5GHz band up to 2402Mbps — the fast lane for newer phones, laptops and smart TVs sitting within a room or two.
- 2.4GHz band up to 574Mbps — the slower but longer-reaching band that passes walls better and suits far bedrooms and older devices.
- 160MHz channel width on 5GHz — a wider data lane that lets compatible devices download large files and updates in less time.
Coverage and Multi-Device Handling
- Dual-band operation — the router runs 2.4GHz and 5GHz together, so near and far devices each get a suitable band.
- MU-MIMO support — the router sends data to several devices at once instead of queuing them, cutting lag when everyone is online.
- Two data streams per band — enough for a typical family home or small office where many devices share one connection.
- Best placed centrally and raised — set it on a shelf in the middle of the house, away from concrete pillars and water tanks.
- Separate guest Wi-Fi network — visitors get internet access without seeing your main password or the devices on your home network.
Ports and Wired Connections
- Four 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet ports — Gigabit wired links for a desktop, gaming console, smart TV or network printer that needs steady speed.
- Auto-adaptive WAN and LAN port — the router detects which port faces your internet line, so cabling mistakes during setup are less likely.
- Auto-negotiation on every port — each port matches the speed of the connected device automatically, with no manual configuration.
- WPS button — press it, then press WPS on a compatible printer or extender, and they pair without typing a password.
- Reset pinhole — restores factory settings if you forget the admin password or need to set the router up from scratch.
Network Compatibility and Setup
- PPPoE, DHCP and static IP support — covers the connection methods Kenyan fibre and broadband providers use for home and business lines.
- WAN bridge mode — lets the router pass a connection through when your provider's equipment must keep handling the internet login.
- IPv4 and IPv6 dual support — works with current provider addressing and newer IPv6 networks as Kenyan providers roll them out.
- VPN passthrough with L2TP and PPTP client — lets office laptops reach company networks from home without extra hardware.
- DMZ and virtual server settings — open specific ports for CCTV remote viewing, game hosting or a small office server.
Security and Controls
- WPA3 encryption — the latest Wi-Fi security standard, which makes your network password much harder to guess or crack offline.
- Huawei HomeSec protection — blocks repeated password-guessing attempts and helps stop unauthorised devices from joining your Wi-Fi network.
- Parental controls — limit internet time on children's phones and tablets, a common request from parents during school holidays.
- MAC address filtering — allow or block specific devices by their unique hardware address for tighter control over who connects.
- Wi-Fi timer and device speed limits — switch Wi-Fi off overnight and cap heavy users so one download cannot slow everyone else.
Build and Physical Design
- Dimensions of 258.6 x 203.3 x 40.3mm — a flat, wide body that sits on a shelf, TV stand or office desk.
- Weight of about 324g — light enough to mount near the ceiling or move to a better spot in the house.
- Red and green status light — green shows a working connection, while red tells you at a glance the internet line is down.
- Indoor design powered by mains through an external adapter — plan a socket near the fibre box or provider's router.
- Brand new and sealed unit — the box arrives unopened, so the router has never been configured or used by anyone else.
Package Contents
The Huawei WiFi AX3S arrives sealed with the router, its mains power adapter, an Ethernet cable for connecting to your fibre box or provider's router, and the quick start guide. That covers a full setup on day one. Longer Ethernet cables for running a link to a TV or desktop in another room are available separately at Mascom International.
Warranty
The Huawei WiFi AX3S ships with a 12-month warranty through Mascom International, covering manufacturing defects under normal use. Claims are handled at our service desk on the first floor of the Old Mutual Building in Nairobi CBD, so you deal with the shop that sold you the router.
Where to Buy the Huawei WiFi AX3S in Kenya
The Huawei WiFi AX3S is in stock at Mascom International, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. We are open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Come in to see the router, check the sealed box and ask how it will fit your fibre or broadband setup. The unit comes in white; message us on WhatsApp to confirm stock before you travel.
Reach our team through any of these channels:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
We deliver with pay-on-arrival to all 47 counties in Kenya. Orders within Nairobi and its environs arrive the same day, while Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret and other major towns receive delivery within 1 business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
Every Huawei WiFi AX3S we sell is backed by the 12-month warranty above. Mascom International lists honest specifications and accurate prices, and our staff stay available after the sale when you need help with setup or a claim.
Disclaimer: We can not guarantee that the information on this product is 100% correct
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