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White rectangular outdoor WiFi 6 extender with six black antennas and waterproof housing

Wavlink

Wavlink WL-WN588HX3 AX3000 WiFi 6 wireless range extender

SKU CH-SMV8-NJV96 MPN WL-WN588HX3

An outdoor WiFi 6 range extender with IP67 waterproof housing, six 7 dBi antennas, dual-band speeds up to 3000 Mbps and passive PoE for flexible pole or wall mounting

  • Interface typeEthernet Port
  • Port count1 × 10/100/1000 Mbit/s WAN, 1 × 10/100/1000 Mbit/s LAN
  • Supported standardsIEEE 802.11 ax/ac/a/n/g/b
  • Radio bands2.4 GHz / 5.0 GHz
  • Wireless speed2.4 GHz(573 Mbit/s), 5 GHz(2,402 Mbit/s)
  • Security featuresWPA2-PSK, WPA2/WPA3-MIX

Version AX3000

Wireless Speed ax3000

  • IP67 waterproof housing withstands extreme outdoor conditions
  • WiFi 6 dual-band speeds up to 3000 Mbps aggregate
  • Six 7 dBi antennas with high-power amplifiers extend coverage
  • Mesh, AP, router and repeater modes for flexible deployment
  • PoE power with included adapter enables pole or wall mounting

Outdoor WiFi 6 range extender with PoE

The Wavlink WL-WN588HX3 is a dual-band WiFi 6 wireless range extender built for outdoor deployment. It delivers aggregated wireless speeds up to 3000Mbps across 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. An IP67-rated enclosure protects the main unit against dust, water and temperatures from -30 °C to 70 °C. Power is supplied through a 54 V passive PoE adapter with the included converter.

Installers needing rugged outdoor coverage

This extender suits installers who need long-range wireless in gardens, yards, garages or RV sites where a weatherproof housing and high-gain antennas are essential. Mesh, AP, router and repeater modes give flexibility for different network topologies. Buyers who only need indoor coverage or lack a PoE cable run should look at indoor models instead. The PoE converter itself must stay indoors.

3000Mbps aggregated dual-band throughput

The decisive specification is the combined 573 Mbps on 2.4 GHz plus 2402 Mbps on 5 GHz, reaching 3000 Mbps total. This determines whether the extender can handle the intended device count and bandwidth demand. Six 7 dBi external antennas and MU-MIMO support up to 256 simultaneous connections. If the required throughput is lower, a simpler extender may suffice.

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Price $130.99
Pricier than about 86% of the 92 comparable items (median $61.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameWavlink
Model name588HX3
Connectivity
Supported standardsIEEE 802.11 ax/ac/a/n/g/b
Radio bands2.4 GHz / 5.0 GHz
Wireless speed2.4 GHz(573 Mbit/s), 5 GHz(2,402 Mbit/s)
Antenna configurationExternal Antenna
Ports & slots
Interface typeEthernet Port
Port count1 × 10/100/1000 Mbit/s WAN, 1 × 10/100/1000 Mbit/s LAN
Environment & compliance
Operating temperature range-30 °C to 70 °C
More details
Security featuresWPA2-PSK, WPA2/WPA3-MIX
WPA/WPA2WPA3
LED lighting1 x Power1 x WAN1 x LAN1 x WiFI3 x Signal
Control buttonsReset

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Questions about this item

What is included in the box and is a separate Ethernet cable required?

The package contains the outdoor access point, six 7 dBi antennas, a main body holder, a wrench, four plastic cable ties, a 54 V power adapter and a PoE converter. A CAT5E or higher Ethernet cable is not supplied and must be purchased separately.

Which wireless standard and band combination delivers the 3000 Mbps headline speed?

The 3000 Mbps figure is the aggregate of the 5 GHz band at 2402 Mbps and the 2.4 GHz band at 573 Mbps, both operating under the IEEE 802.11 ax (WiFi 6) standard.

What does the 256-device capacity mean for a typical home or small-business network?

The extender supports MU-MIMO and beamforming, allowing up to 256 clients to connect simultaneously across the dual-band WiFi 6 radios without degrading throughput for individual devices.

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