WAVLINK RC-WN573HX1-EU AX1800 Outdoor WiFi 6 Access Point, IP67, Dual-Band

Tech specs

Bring WiFi to a yard, farm, garage, or RV parking area with an outdoor access point designed for open spaces. The WAVLINK AX1800 extends your network beyond the reach of an indoor router. Choose it for outdoor coverage and flexible network modes, an indoor router remains the straightforward choice for coverage centered inside the home.

• Type: Outdoor WiFi 6 access point and extender
• Wireless standard: 802.11ax (WiFi 6), AX1800
• Bands: Dual-band, 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
• Antennas: Four 8 dBi omnidirectional fiberglass antennas
• Weather protection: IP67-rated enclosure
• Network features: MU-MIMO and Beamforming
• Operating modes: Access Point, Router, Repeater, and WISP
• Power: 802.3af/at PoE or Passive PoE
• Connector: RJ45
• Compatibility: Starlink systems and devices including routers, tablets, computers, phones, game consoles, and surveillance cameras

Usage tips

Use the outdoor placement to extend WiFi toward the areas where you need a connection, such as a yard workspace, farm outbuilding, garage, or RV parking spot. The four omnidirectional antennas support outdoor signal distribution, while dual-band WiFi 6 and MU-MIMO help the access point serve multiple connected devices. Beamforming is another built-in wireless feature for directing transmissions toward devices.

Select the operating mode that matches your network setup: Access Point, Router, Repeater, or WISP. The PoE options allow power and network connection over Ethernet, which can simplify an outdoor installation. The PoE adapter itself is not waterproof, so install it indoors and keep it above the lowest point of the Ethernet cable to help prevent water from running along the cable to the adapter. Fully tighten the antennas during assembly, avoid placing the unit behind buildings or trees, and follow the manufacturer's recommendation to ground it for protection from static and lightning-related damage. This model does not work with an app, WAVLINK offers technical support for setup questions.

Buyer feedback often highlights signal strength and overall performance. Experiences with setup and connectivity vary, so plan the installation around your network layout and the devices you intend to connect.

What’s included

The package includes the WiFi 6 outdoor extender, four omnidirectional antennas, a 54V power adapter, a PoE converter, an Ethernet cable, Ethernet cable connectors, a quick installation guide, a wrench, silicone pads, screws, and cable ties. The included PoE adapter should be placed indoors as part of the installation.

Is it worth it?

For a property where the main need is extending a wireless network outdoors, this unit combines weather protection, four engineered antennas, WiFi 6 dual-band support, and several operating modes in one access point. Its Starlink compatibility also makes it relevant to remote or rural network setups. It makes sense if you need to bring a connection toward an outdoor area and can position the unit with a clear path around nearby buildings and trees. For coverage centered within a home, an indoor router is a more direct fit, for a yard, farm, garage, or RV area, this outdoor-focused design provides the features to build around.