Wireless access point Hikvision DS-3WAP521-SI — dual-band 2.4/5 GHz, 1200 Mbit/s, PoE, 1x RJ-45, white

Hikvision transmission products ensure surveillance video and data reach monitoring screens with minimal loss of detail and reliable performance. Designed to overcome installation challenges and interference, this transmission solution combines network connectivity and power delivery to support stable, high-throughput communication for security systems.

Advantages

The unit provides dual Gigabit LAN ports with a PoE input, supporting simultaneous wired connections and simplified power delivery over Ethernet. With 802.11ac Wave 2 wireless throughput and support for both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands, it achieves high aggregate data rates and accommodates a large number of concurrent users. Built-in features such as auto RF optimization and intelligent fast roaming improve wireless stability in complex environments.

Suitable for

• IP camera backhaul in small to medium security installations
• Wireless coverage extension for NVR/DVR monitoring stations
• Environments requiring PoE power delivery to network devices
• Sites with multiple simultaneous viewers or clients

Key specifications

• Network interfaces: 2 Gigabit LAN ports, 1 PoE input
• Wireless standard: 802.11ac Wave 2 (also supports a/b/g/n)
• Wireless speeds: 2.4 GHz up to 300 Mbps, 5 GHz up to 867 Mbps; maximum combined data rate 1200 Mbps
• Concurrent connections: 50+ users
• Power: Power over Ethernet (PoE) support (IEEE 802.3af/at)
• Security: WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK
• Mounting: 86 mm wall junction box compatible
• Form factor: Internal

How to use

Install the device onto an 86 mm wall junction box and connect the PoE input to a compatible PoE switch or injector. Connect network devices to the two Gigabit LAN ports as required. Configure wireless settings via the device management interface, enabling SSIDs and security (WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK). Verify client connectivity and adjust channel or RF optimization settings if necessary to reduce interference.

Recommendations

For best performance, place the unit centrally relative to connected cameras and viewers, ensure the PoE source meets IEEE 802.3af/at power requirements, and enable auto RF optimization and fast roaming when deploying multiple access points to maintain stable client handover.