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White rectangular router with top LCD screen and eight internal antennas

Wavlink

Wavlink WN538A8 AC3200 Wi-Fi 5 wireless router

SKU CH-8M93-AWP5H

Dual-band Wi-Fi 5 router delivering 3167 Mbps total bandwidth with eight 5 dBi antennas, MU-MIMO, an LCD status screen and four Gigabit Ethernet ports

  • Interface typeMicro USB 3.0
  • Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5
  • Wireless standardsIEEE 802.11ac
  • WAN interfaces1 × 10/100/1000M
  • Supported standardsIEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n
  • Network protocolsPPPoE, Dynamic IP, Static IP,WISP
  • Simultaneous 1000 Mbps on 2.4 GHz and 2167 Mbps on 5 GHz for 3167 Mbps total bandwidth
  • MU-MIMO serves multiple devices at once without slowing the network
  • LCD screen shows Wi-Fi connectivity and router status with three touch keys
  • Eight 5 dBi omni-directional antennas give strong signal and broad coverage
  • Guest network and parental control keep family browsing safe

Wavlink WN538A8 AC3200 Router

The Wavlink WN538A8 is a Wi-Fi 5 dual-band wireless router delivering simultaneous 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz connections. It provides total wireless bandwidth of 3167 Mbps with 1000 Mbps on the 2.4 GHz band and 2167 Mbps on the 5 GHz band. The router includes one Gigabit WAN port and three Gigabit LAN ports for wired connectivity. An integrated LCD screen with touch keys displays network status and allows direct configuration.

Home Users Seeking All-in-One Control

This router suits households wanting a single device that combines high wireless throughput, MU-MIMO multi-device support, and visible status monitoring. The built-in LCD panel and parental controls let families manage access times and content filtering without extra software. Buyers who need more than three wired LAN ports, additional USB storage sharing, or a newer Wi-Fi generation should consider other models.

Three Gigabit LAN Ports Decide Wired Capacity

The three 10/100/1000 Mbps LAN ports set the hard limit for simultaneous wired devices such as PCs, consoles, or NAS units. If your setup requires four or more direct Ethernet connections, you will need an external switch or a router with more ports. All other features scale around this fixed port count.

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Price $55.99
Cheaper than about 77% of the 495 comparable items (median $126.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameWavlink
Model nameWN538A8
Connectivity
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5
Wireless standardsIEEE 802.11ac
Supported standardsIEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n
Network protocolsPPPoE, Dynamic IP, Static IP,WISP
Wireless speedSimultaneous 5 GHz 2,167 Mbit/s and 2.4 GHz 1,000 Mbit/s connections for 3,167 Mbit/s of total available bandwidth
Radio bands2.4 GHz / 5 GHz
Antenna configuration8 × 5dBi Omni-Directional Antennas providing even better wireless performance
Wireless adapter includedYes
Ports & slots
Interface typeMicro USB 3.0
WAN interfaces1 × 10/100/1000M
Network ports3 × 10/100/1000M
Power
Power supplyDC12 V 4A
In the box
In the box1 × 11AC Wireless Router 1 x RJ-45 Networking Cable 1 x Power Adapter 1 x Quick Installation
More details
Security featuresWPA-PSK/ WPA2-PSK encryption, Guest Network & Parental Control VPN
WPAWPA2
Indicator lightsScreen Display Status Information
Button count1xPower On/Off, 1xReset,

Questions about this item

How do I install the Wavlink WN538A8 and what step do people often miss?

Connect the WAN port to your modem, power on with the DC12V 4A adapter, then use the LCD touch keys to configure PPPoE or Dynamic IP; the step often missed is setting the admin password before joining devices.

What maintenance or replacement will the WN538A8 need later?

The internal 8×5dBi antennas and fanless design need no routine replacement; only the power adapter or Ethernet cables may wear out over years of use.

What limit appears first on the WN538A8 during sustained heavy traffic?

The three Gigabit LAN ports and single Gigabit WAN port cap wired throughput at 1000Mbps, so sustained multi-device loads hit that ceiling before the 2167Mbps 5GHz radio saturates.

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