Hikvision DS-3WRE12C – AC1200 Dual Band Wi-Fi Extender
Overview:
• The Hikvision DS-3WRE12C is an AC1200 dual-band Wi-Fi extender designed to expand wireless coverage in two-storey houses, villas, and multi-room homes over 120 square meters.
• It supports dual-band Wi-Fi with up to 300Mbps on 2.4GHz and 867Mbps on 5GHz, giving a total wireless data rate up to 1167Mbps.
• The extender supports both Repeater Mode and Access Point Mode, making it suitable for extending existing Wi-Fi coverage or creating a wireless access point through Ethernet.
• It is equipped with 2 external 3dBi dual-band omnidirectional antennas and supports simple configuration in three steps.
Key Features:
• AC1200 Dual-Band Wi-Fi Extender
• 2.4GHz Speed up to 300Mbps
• 5GHz Speed up to 867Mbps
• Total Data Rate up to 1167Mbps
• Larger Wi-Fi Coverage
• Fast Dual-Band Wireless Performance
• Three-Step Repeater Configuration
• 2 × External 3dBi Dual-Band Antennas
• 2×2 MIMO Supported
• Repeater Mode Supported
• Access Point Mode Supported
• 1 × 10/100Mbps RJ45 Port
• WPS Button for Easy Setup
• Web Management
• Hide SSID Security Support
• Compact Wall-Plug Design
Technical Specifications:
• Product Type: Wi-Fi Extender
• Brand: Hikvision
• Model: DS-3WRE12C
• Wireless Speed: Up to 1167Mbps
• 2.4GHz Speed: 300Mbps
• 5GHz Speed: 867Mbps
• Wireless Standard: IEEE 802.11a/n/ac Wave 2 @5GHz, IEEE 802.11b/g/n @2.4GHz
• Working Frequency Band: 2.4GHz, 5GHz
• Wireless Performance: 2×2 MIMO Supported
• Transmitting Power: 14 ± 1.5dBm @ 2.4GHz MCS7, 14 ± 1.5dBm @ 5GHz MCS9
• Receiving Sensitivity: -63dB @ AC80-MCS9, -89dB @ AC80-MCS0
• Antenna: 2 × External 3dBi Dual-Band Omnidirectional Antennas
• Network Interface: 1 × 10/100Mbps RJ45
• LED Indicators: Signal LED, WPS LED, Power LED
• Buttons: WPS Button, Reset Button
• Power Supply: 9VDC, 0.8A Built-in
• Max. Power Consumption: ≤5.2W
• Application Modes: Repeater Mode, Access Point Mode
• Security Mode: Mixed WPA-PSK / WPA2-PSK
• WPA Algorithm: TKIP
• Security Mechanism: Hide SSID
• Management Method: Web
• Upgrade Method: Web
• System Functions: Firmware Upgrade, Restore Factory Settings, Login Password, Reboot
• Product Dimensions: 80 × 58 × 48mm
• Package Dimensions: 95 × 98 × 120mm
• Net Weight: 0.221kg
• Gross Weight: 0.243kg
• Working Temperature: 0°C to 40°C
• Working Humidity: 10% to 90% RH, Non-condensing
• Storage Temperature: -40°C to 70°C
• Storage Humidity: 10% to 90% RH, Non-condensing
• Available Models: DS-3WRE12C(O-STD)/EU, DS-3WRE12C(O-STD)/US, DS-3WRE12C(O-STD)/UK, DS-3WRE12C(O-STD)/Argentina
Applications:
• Home Wi-Fi Coverage Extension
• Villas and Multi-Room Houses
• Two-Storey House Wi-Fi Expansion
• Office Wi-Fi Signal Extension
• Access Point Mode Applications
• Areas with Weak Wi-Fi Signal
• Simple Wireless Network Expansion
• Small Business Wireless Coverage
Connect Gates Recommendation:
• Connect Gates recommends the Hikvision DS-3WRE12C for homes, villas, and small offices that need to extend Wi-Fi coverage without installing additional access points.
• It is suitable for improving weak Wi-Fi signal areas, especially in rooms far from the main router.
• The dual-band AC1200 performance makes it a better option than basic 2.4GHz-only extenders for browsing, streaming, and general internet use.
• For professional business environments, high user density, or large-area coverage, Connect Gates recommends using ceiling access points with proper network cabling and centralized management.