TP-Link HX521 AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 EasyMesh System | 1 Pack
Original price was: R1,049.00.R899.00Current price is: R899.00. Incl. VAT
- AX3000 dual-band Wi-Fi 6 with speeds up to 2402 Mbps on 5 GHz and 574 Mbps on 2.4 GHz
- EasyMesh compatible with wireless and Gigabit Ethernet backhaul support
- 1 × Gigabit WAN/LAN port and 1 × Gigabit LAN port for wired devices and backhaul
- Router and Access Point operating modes provide flexible deployment
- Aginet app and web interface provide local setup and network management
- This 1-pack works as a standalone router or access point; a mesh network requires two or more compatible devices
Available on back-order
Description
TP-Link HX521 AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 EasyMesh Router and Access Point
The TP-Link HX521 combines dual-band Wi-Fi 6, Gigabit Ethernet and EasyMesh compatibility in a compact unit for upgrading home or small-office wireless coverage. It can operate as the main router or as an access point connected to an existing wired network.
This 1-pack is also suitable for starting or expanding a compatible EasyMesh network. Wireless and Ethernet backhaul are supported when multiple compatible units are used.
Is This Right for You?
- Choose the HX521 if you need AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 with Gigabit wired connectivity.
- It suits installations where the unit will operate as either the main router or an access point.
- It is suitable for expanding an EasyMesh-compatible network where additional compatible mesh devices are available.
- If you need a complete multi-node mesh installation immediately, you will need at least two compatible devices rather than this single-unit pack alone.
Why Choose This Product?
- Faster dual-band Wi-Fi 6: Up to 2402 Mbps on 5 GHz and 574 Mbps on 2.4 GHz provides more wireless capacity for modern phones, computers, streaming devices and other compatible clients.
- EasyMesh compatibility: Multiple compatible devices can operate as one unified Wi-Fi network, allowing coverage to be extended without maintaining separate network names.
- Wireless or Ethernet backhaul: Mesh units can communicate wirelessly, while suitable network cabling can be used for a more consistent wired backhaul connection.
- Two Gigabit Ethernet ports: One WAN/LAN and one LAN connection provide flexibility for the internet uplink, wired client devices or Ethernet backhaul.
- Router or Access Point mode: The HX521 can create its own routed network or add Wi-Fi to an existing wired network.
- Modern wireless security: WPA3 Personal support is available alongside WPA and WPA2 modes for compatible client devices.
Before You Buy
- The HX521 does not create a multi-node mesh network by itself. Mesh operation requires two or more compatible devices.
- Your internet service and modem or fibre ONT remain separate unless your service is delivered directly over Ethernet in a configuration supported by the router.
- Wi-Fi 6, 160 MHz operation, WPA3 and other advanced wireless features require compatible client devices, and some wireless features may vary by region.
- The unit requires its supplied 12 V DC power adapter.
- Actual wireless speed and coverage depend on client capability, building construction, interference, network traffic and placement.
Technical Specifications
| Brand | TP-Link |
|---|---|
| Model | HX521 |
| Pack Size | 1-Pack |
| Wi-Fi Class | AX3000 |
| Wireless Standard | Wi-Fi 6, IEEE 802.11a/n/ac/ax 5 GHz and IEEE 802.11b/g/n/ax 2.4 GHz |
| Wireless Bands | 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz |
| 5 GHz Signal Rate | Up to 2402 Mbps |
| 2.4 GHz Signal Rate | Up to 574 Mbps |
| Ethernet Ports | 1 × Gigabit WAN/LAN, 1 × Gigabit LAN |
| Mesh Technology | EasyMesh compatible; supports 802.11k/v/r and Ethernet backhaul |
| Operating Modes | Router Mode, Access Point Mode |
| WAN Types | Dynamic IP, Static IP, PPPoE |
| Wireless Security | WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA3 Personal |
| Management | WebGUI and Aginet app |
| Protocols | IPv4 and IPv6 |
| Buttons | WPS, Reset |
| Power | 12 V DC, 1.0 A |
| Dimensions (Length × Width × Height) | 41 × 100.7 × 108.5 mm |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 40°C |
What’s in the Box
- 1 × TP-Link HX521 unit
- 1 × RJ45 Ethernet cable
- 1 × Power adapter
- 1 × Quick Installation Guide
Additional information
| Dimensions | 41 × 101 × 109 mm |
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This product is generally shipped directly from the warehouse and may not be physically stocked at our admin / dispatch office. Delivery is typically within 1 to 3 working days with outlying areas possibly requiring an additional 1 to 2 working days. Collection from our dispatch office is possible by prior arrangement.
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