Hikvision AC1200 Dual-Band Wi-Fi Router

HIKVISION DS-3WR12C-E – AC1200 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 5 Wireless Router

The HIKVISION DS-3WR12C-E is an AC1200 dual-band Wi-Fi 5 wireless router designed to provide fast, reliable, and flexible wireless networking for homes, offices, small businesses, shops, and other indoor environments. With combined wireless speeds of up to 1200 Mbps, the DS-3WR12C-E Wi-Fi router delivers up to 300 Mbps on 2.4 GHz and 866 Mbps on 5 GHz, making it suitable for everyday internet browsing, HD/4K streaming, online gaming, video conferencing, smart devices, and multiple-user connectivity.

The Hikvision DS-3WR12C-E wireless router uses Wi-Fi 5 technology, dual-band wireless connectivity, and four high-gain 5 dBi antennas to provide broad and stable Wi-Fi coverage. Its MU-MIMO and beamforming technologies help improve wireless efficiency and signal performance when multiple devices are connected to the network. Hikvision specifies wireless coverage of approximately 80–100 m², although actual coverage depends on building layout, walls, interference, and installation conditions.

For flexible networking, the DS-3WR12C-E AC1200 router provides 1 × 10/100 Mbps WAN port and 3 × 10/100 Mbps LAN ports. It supports Router Mode, Wireless Extender Mode, and Access Point Mode, allowing the device to function as a main wireless router, Wi-Fi range extender, or access point depending on the network requirement.

The HIKVISION DS-3WR12C-E also supports convenient network management through web control and Hikvision mobile applications, together with features such as parental controls, guest networking, Wi-Fi scheduling, WPS, firewall functions, IPv4/IPv6 support, and wireless network-name hiding. This makes it a versatile Hikvision Wi-Fi router and wireless network solution for residential and small-business applications.

Key Features

• AC1200 dual-band Wi-Fi 5 wireless router

• Up to 1200 Mbps combined wireless speed

• 2.4 GHz: up to 300 Mbps

• 5 GHz: up to 866 Mbps

• Supports IEEE 802.11a/n/ac @ 5 GHz

• Supports IEEE 802.11b/g/n @ 2.4 GHz

• Dual-band Wi-Fi for improved flexibility and network performance

• Four high-gain 5 dBi external antennas

• MU-MIMO technology for improved multi-device wireless performance

• Beamforming technology for optimized Wi-Fi signal transmission

• Up to 128 maximum connected devices

• Recommended for up to 30 simultaneously connected devices

• Wireless coverage of approximately 80–100 m², depending on the environment

• Router Mode for standard internet sharing

• Wireless Extender Mode for extending an existing Wi-Fi network

• Access Point Mode for expanding wired networks with wireless connectivity

• 1 × 10/100 Mbps WAN port

• 3 × 10/100 Mbps LAN ports

• WPS button for quick wireless connection

• Reset button for device restoration

• Supports Hik-Connect/Hikvision app management

• Web-based network management

• Supports DHCP, Static IP, and PPPoE WAN connections

• Guest Network support

• Parental Control with speed limitation, internet access scheduling, URL filtering, and custom profiles

• Wi-Fi scheduling for automated wireless network control

• Supports IPv4 and IPv6

• Supports wireless network-name hiding

• Firewall protection and terminal connection control

• Supports WPA2-PSK and WPA/WPA2-PSK security

• Supports IPTV/VLAN

• Supports DDNS

• Supports PPTP and L2TP VPN client functions

• Suitable for home, office, retail, small business, and CCTV networking applications

Key Specifications

• Brand: HIKVISION

• Model: DS-3WR12C-E

• Product Type: AC1200 Wireless Router

• Wireless Technology: Wi-Fi 5

• Maximum Wi-Fi Speed: Up to 1200 Mbps

• 2.4 GHz Speed: Up to 300 Mbps

• 5 GHz Speed: Up to 866 Mbps

• Wireless Standard: IEEE 802.11a/n/ac @ 5 GHz

• Wireless Standard: IEEE 802.11b/g/n @ 2.4 GHz

• Frequency Band: 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz

• Wireless Range: Approximately 80–100 m²

• Maximum Connections: 128

• Recommended Connections: 30

• Antenna: 4 × external high-gain antennas

• Antenna Gain: 5 dBi

• Wireless Technology: MU-MIMO, Beamforming

• 2.4 GHz Transmitting Power: <20 dBm

• 5 GHz Transmitting Power: <23 dBm

• WAN Port: 1 × 10/100 Mbps RJ45

• LAN Ports: 3 × 10/100 Mbps RJ45

• WAN Connection Types: DHCP, Static IP, PPPoE

• Operating Modes: Router Mode, Wireless Extender Mode, Access Point Mode

• Security: WPA2-PSK, WPA/WPA2-PSK

• WPS: Supported

• Guest Network: Supported

• DHCP Server: Supported

• Parental Control: Supported

• Firewall: Supported

• IP Version: IPv4 / IPv6

• VPN: PPTP Client, L2TP Client

• DDNS: Supported

• IPTV/VLAN: Supported

• Management: Web Control, Hikvision Mobile App

• Upgrade: Web Upgrade, App Cloud Upgrade, Auto Upgrade

• RAM: 128 MB DDR2

• ROM: 128 MB NAND

• Power Supply: DC 12 V, 1 A

• Maximum Power Consumption: ≤6 W

• Product Dimensions: 228.5 × 128.8 × 170.8 mm

• Net Weight: Approximately 0.237 kg

• Working Temperature: 0 °C to 40 °C

• Working Humidity: 10% to 90% RH, non-condensing

• Storage Temperature: -40 °C to 70 °C

• Storage Humidity: 5% to 95% RH, non-condensing

• Installation: Desk-mounted or wall-mounted

Why Choose the HIKVISION DS-3WR12C-E?

The HIKVISION DS-3WR12C-E AC1200 wireless router combines dual-band Wi-Fi 5 performance, high-gain antennas, MU-MIMO, beamforming, and flexible operating modes in a compact networking solution. The 5 GHz band provides higher wireless throughput for bandwidth-intensive applications, while the 2.4 GHz band provides broader compatibility and coverage for everyday wireless devices.

Its ability to operate as a wireless router, Wi-Fi extender, or access point makes the DS-3WR12C-E useful for different network deployment requirements. With Hikvision app management, parental controls, guest networking, WPS, firewall functions, IPTV/VLAN support, and VPN client functionality, it offers more than basic Wi-Fi connectivity.

Ideal Applications

• Home Wi-Fi networking

• Office wireless networking

• Small business networks

• Retail and shop Wi-Fi

• Hotel and guest Wi-Fi

• CCTV and surveillance network connectivity

• Internet sharing

• Wi-Fi signal extension

• Wireless access point deployment

• Multi-device internet connectivity

• HD and 4K video streaming

• Online gaming

• Video conferencing

• Smart home and IoT devices

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