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Product guide

Cudy WR3000S AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 Router

AX3000: The Cudy WR3000S is a dual-band Wi-Fi 6 router with five Gigabit Ethernet ports and OpenWRT compatibility. It combines app and cloud management with mesh and several alternative operating modes, while its stated Wi-Fi band rates add up to about 3 Gbps rather than the separate 6500 Mbps listing figure.

At a glance

Five Gigabit Ethernet ports are specified as one WAN and four LAN ports, for wired connections alongside Wi-Fi.
The listing gives 2402 Mbps on 5 GHz and 574 Mbps on 2.4 GHz, with a claimed coverage area of 130 m².
Cudy Mesh, app and cloud control, and five alternative network modes provide options for extending or repurposing the router.
The listing describes VPN server and client support and says OpenWRT firmware is available, but the router ships with CudyOS by default.

Price

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Reference price: ~~£54.90~~

Price checked: 14 Nov 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

Five Gigabit ports provide a dedicated WAN connection and four wired LAN connections.
App control and Cudy Mesh support offer management and network expansion options.
OpenWRT firmware is available for buyers who want that software, although it does not ship as the default system.
The listed modes include access point, range extender, WISP and client use as well as routing.

Cons

Gigabit Ethernet ports cap wired link speeds at 1,000 Mbps per port, so they are not multi-gigabit connections.

Technical specifications

29 specifications

Identity
Brand	Cudy
Model	WR3000S

Wireless
Wi-Fi generation	Wi-Fi 6
Wireless standards listed	802.11.be, 802.11ax
Band class	Dual-Band
Band-specific speeds stated	2402 Mbps on 5 GHz and 574 Mbps on 2.4 GHz
Data transfer rate listed	6500 Megabits Per Second
Maximum upstream data transfer rate	3000 Megabits Per Second
Coverage claim	130 Square Metres
Antenna count	4
Antenna type	Fixed

Ports and connections
Port count	5
Port layout stated	1 Gigabit WAN port and 4 Gigabit LAN ports
LAN port bandwidth	1000 Mbps
Wireless connection listed	Ethernet
Connectivity technology	Wi-Fi
Network type	wireless

Features and management
Control methods listed	App
Operating system listed	OpenWRT
Alternative modes	Router, Access Point, Range Extender, WISP, or Client modes
Mesh support	Cudy Mesh Support
VPN protocols listed	WireGuard, OpenVPN, IPsec, ZeroTier, PPTP, and L2TP VPN server/client
Security protocol field	WPS, OpenVPN, Wireguard, Zerotier, IPSec
Special features	LED Indicator, POE powered, Parental Control, QoS
Compatible devices	PC, Phone, pad, watch

Hardware and physical details
Installed RAM	256 MB
Weight listed	330 Grams
Colour	White
Voltage	12 Volts (DC)

What to know before buying

The product is described as POE powered, but the supplied details do not specify a PoE standard or confirm what power equipment is included. Check compatibility if you plan to power it over Ethernet.
The modem-compatibility field says No. Confirm that your existing modem or internet service setup can provide the required WAN connection.

Listing details to confirm

Listing details are inconsistent: the title and highlights describe AX3000 and 2402+574 Mbps Wi-Fi 6, while a separate data-rate field says 6500 Megabits Per Second and the standards field also lists 802.11.be. The description says it ships with CudyOS and OpenWRT must be downloaded, despite the OpenWRT-ready framing. Check the selected firmware and speed details before buying. The stated 130 m² coverage and device-capacity claims are manufacturer figures, not guaranteed results in a particular home.

What’s in the box

Included

WR3000S

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Households needing several wired Gigabit connections as well as dual-band Wi-Fi.
Buyers interested in installing OpenWRT themselves or using the router's listed VPN server and client options.
Users who want a router that can also be configured as an access point, range extender, WISP or client.

Less suited to

Users who need multi-gigabit Ethernet ports.
Buyers who require OpenWRT to be preinstalled or need the advertised wireless speed figures to be unambiguous before purchase.
Those seeking a cellular 5G router. The provided specifications describe Wi-Fi and Ethernet, not cellular 5G.

Cudy WR3000S AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 Router · photo 2 — Additional product photo 2

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.6 / 5 · 336 ratings

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Customer feedback describes setup, performance, signal strength and OpenWRT compatibility positively, with one reported example of steady 1 Gbps Wi-Fi speeds. Those impressions are customer reports rather than a performance guarantee. The listing's five Gigabit ports and OpenWRT download option are relevant to those use cases, though its conflicting speed figures merit caution. Feedback on durability is mixed, so buyers prioritising long-term robustness should weigh that uncertainty.

Positive themes

Customers report easy setup and positive performance.
Customers praise signal strength and OpenWRT compatibility.

Mixed feedback

Customer views on durability are mixed.

Frequently asked questions

Does the WR3000S arrive with OpenWRT installed?

No. The listing says it ships with CudyOS by default and that OpenWRT can be downloaded from Cudy's website. OpenWRT compatibility should not be read as a claim that it is preinstalled.

How many wired devices can connect directly?

The listed layout is one Gigabit WAN port and four Gigabit LAN ports. The LAN links are specified at 1000 Mbps.

Is the claimed wireless speed 6500 Mbps?

The figures conflict. The listing gives 2402 Mbps on 5 GHz plus 574 Mbps on 2.4 GHz, but a separate data-rate field states 6500 Megabits Per Second. Treat the latter as unconfirmed and check the selected listing details.

Does it provide cellular 5G internet?

The supplied specifications describe Wi-Fi and Ethernet connections, not cellular 5G service. The 5 GHz Wi-Fi band is not cellular 5G.