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CD-WR6500

Cudy Dual Band WiFi 7 6500 Mbps 5dBi Gigabit Mesh Router

Cudy - Cudy WR6500 Dual Band WiFi 7 6500 Mbps 5dBi Gigabit Mesh Router, 5765 Mbps @ 5GHz Wi-Fi Speed, 688 Mbps @ 2.4GHz Wi-Fi Speed, 4x4 MIMO 5GHz Wi-Fi streams, 2x2 MIMO 2.4GHz Wi-Fi streams, 6x fixed Wi-Fi antennas, Beamforming, Max 240 m range performance, 5x Gigabit RJ45 Ports with 1x WAN Port, Operation modes - Wi-Fi Router / Access Point
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CD-WR6500

Cudy Dual Band WiFi 7 6500 Mbps 5dBi Gigabit Mesh Router

Cudy WR6500 Dual Band WiFi 7 6500 Mbps 5dBi Gigabit Mesh Router, 5765 Mbps @ 5GHz Wi-Fi Speed, 688 Mbps @ 2.4GHz Wi-Fi Speed, 4x4 MIMO 5GHz Wi-Fi streams, 2x2 MIMO 2.4GHz Wi-Fi streams, 6x fixed Wi-Fi antennas, Beamforming, Max 240 m range performance, 5x Gigabit RJ45 Ports with 1x WAN Port, Operation modes - Wi-Fi Router / Access Point

Overview Summary:

The Cudy WR6500 WiFi 7 Gigabit Mesh Router is built for users who want fast, stable, and future-ready wireless connectivity at home or in the office. With next-generation WiFi 7 technology and combined speeds of up to 6500Mbps, it delivers smooth streaming, responsive gaming, and reliable connections across multiple devices.

Designed for modern South African households and workspaces, this dual band router offers strong coverage, gigabit Ethernet ports, and flexible setup options to match your network needs. Whether you're upgrading your fibre setup or building a smarter home network, this router is ready to perform. Buy now and enjoy faster, more reliable internet, or shop now to upgrade your connectivity with confidence.

What tier does this fall into?

High-performance

What is this best for?

Home WiFi networks, fibre internet connections, online gaming, 4K streaming, smart homes, small offices

Overview:

Cudy WR6500 is a next generation dual band WiFi 7 router designed to deliver ultra fast wireless performance, stable wired connectivity, and advanced network control for modern homes and small offices. With a combined wireless speed of up to 6.5 Gbps, powerful quad core processing, and support for up to 200 connected devices, it handles streaming, competitive gaming, video conferencing, and smart home environments with ease. Multiple Gigabit ports, extended wireless coverage, and flexible operation modes make it a strong choice for users who want speed, capacity, and reliability in one compact device.

Description:

The Cudy WR6500 WiFi 7 router delivers blazing fast dual band wireless speeds, wide coverage up to 240 m, and reliable Gigabit Ethernet connectivity. Powered by a 2.0 GHz quad core CPU and equipped with six high gain antennas, it ensures smooth performance for gaming, streaming, and multi device households. Advanced WiFi 7 technologies improve efficiency and reduce congestion, while app and cloud management simplify setup and daily control.

Features:

Next Generation Wireless Performance
Built on the WiFi 7 standard, the WR6500 supports advanced technologies such as MLO, OFDMA, MU-MIMO, and 4K-QAM to deliver faster speeds and lower latency across all connected devices. The 5 GHz band reaches speeds up to 5765 Mbps, while the 2.4 GHz band provides up to 688 Mbps for wider compatibility and extended range.

High Capacity for Busy Networks
Designed to support demanding environments, this router can manage up to 200 active devices simultaneously. Intelligent traffic handling and per user rate limiting help maintain smooth performance even when multiple users are streaming, gaming, or downloading at the same time.

Extended Coverage and Stable Signal
Six fixed high gain antennas combined with beamforming technology help focus the signal where it is needed most. The WR6500 offers strong coverage for larger spaces and maintains reliable connections through walls and across multiple rooms.

Wired Connectivity and Flexible Setup
Five Gigabit RJ45 ports provide fast and stable wired connections for PCs, consoles, smart TVs, and network storage. The router supports both WiFi router and access point modes, allowing it to adapt easily to different network setups.

Advanced Network Control and Security
Comprehensive management tools include VPN server and client support, guest networks, parental controls, QoS, and firewall protection. Users can manage the network locally through a web interface or remotely using the Cudy app and cloud control features.

Key Highlights

  • Dual band WiFi 7 with combined speeds up to 6.5 Gbps
  • 4x4 MIMO on 5 GHz and 2x2 MIMO on 2.4 GHz
  • 2.0 GHz quad core processor for stable multitasking
  • Coverage up to 240 m with beamforming support
  • Five Gigabit Ethernet ports including dedicated WAN
  • Supports up to 200 connected devices
  • VPN server and client with multiple protocol options
  • App and cloud based management for easy control

Designed for Modern Digital Homes
Whether upgrading an existing network or building a new one, the Cudy WR6500 offers the speed, capacity, and control needed for high performance internet experiences today and into the future.


Specifications:

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Model Version WR6500 1.0
CPU
CPU Details 2.0 GHz Quad-core, ARM Cortex-A7
Memory/Storage
Flash/ROM 128 MB (1 Gbit) NAND
DDR/RAM 512 MB (4 Gbit) DDR4
Wireless
5 GHz Wi-Fi Speed 5765 Mbps
2.4 GHz Wi-Fi Speed 688 Mbps
5 GHz Wi-Fi Streams 4T4R (4x4 MIMO)
2.4 GHz Wi-Fi Streams 2T2R (2x2 MIMO)
Wi-Fi Antennas 6x Fixed
5 GHz Antenna Gain Max 5.27dBi
2.4 GHz Antenna Gain Max 5.19dBi
FEM or PA/LNA 5 GHz: 4x External
2.4 GHz: 2x Internal
Beamforming True
Range Performance Max: 240 m (787 ft)
Indoor WiFi range varies depending on the layout and wall materials. See Wall Performance spec for placement suggestions.
Wall Performance Two wooden walls with thickness < 10 cm (4'')
One concrete wall with thickness < 20 cm (7'') or two concrete walls with thickness < 10 cm (4'')
Interfaces
Gigabit RJ45 Ports 5
Ethernet Notes 1x WAN port, the rest are LAN ports
LED System
Internet
Wi-Fi
WPS
Physical Buttons Power On/Off Button
WPS Button
Reset Button
Power Input DC Jack
Power
Power Methods DC
DC 12V 1.5A
Power Adapter Input: 100 ~ 240 V, 50/60 Hz AC
Output: 12V 1.5A DC
Max Power Consumption (W) 17W
Reliability
Environment Operating Temperature: 0 degreesC ~ 40 degreesC (32 degreesF ~104 degreesF)
Storage Temperature: -40 degreesC ~ 70 degreesC (-40 degreesF ~ 158 degreesF)
Humidity: 10% ~ 90% non-condensing
Storage Humidity: 5% ~ 95% non-condensing
Certifications
Certifications FCC, CE
Mechanical
Installation Desktop
Wall-mount
Dimension 253x152.5x48.2 mm
9.96x6x1.9 inches
Product Weight 580.0 g (20.46 oz.)
Package Content
Package Content WR6500
Power Adapter
Ethernet Cable
Installation Guide
Ordering Information
Retail Package Weight EU: 1190.0 g (41.98 oz.)
Retail Package Dimension 431x324x58 mm
16.97x12.76x2.28 inches
Units per Carton 8
Carton Dimension 49.2x44.5x34.4 cm
19.37x17.52x13.54 inches
Carton Gross Weight EU: 10.5 kg (23.15 lbs)
Carton Net Weight EU: 9.5 kg (20.94 lbs)
Model Version
Model Version WR6500 1.0
Wireless
Wi-Fi Standards Wi-Fi 7
Max Wi-Fi Modulation 4K-QAM
Wi-Fi Efficiency MLO
MRU
Puncturing
OFDMA
MU-MIMO
BSS Color
Max Capacity 512
Recommended Client Upper Limit 200
Max Wi-Fi Channel Width 160 MHz
Wi-Fi Security WPA/WPA2/WPA3
Guest Network 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
WPS True
General
Operation Modes Wi-Fi Router
Access Point
Multi-Band Backhaul True
WAN Mode DHCP
Static IP
PPPOE
PPTP
L2TP
Network
QoS Per-User Rate Limiting
DHCP Address Reservation
DHCP Client List
Server
IP Versions IPv4/IPv6
IPv6 Protocols Relay
Dynamic (SLAAC/DHCPv6)
Static (Fixed IP)
Passthrough
464XLAT
MAP-E
DS-Lite
IPTV/VLAN Bridge
Tag VLAN
VoIP VLAN
IPTV VLAN
TTL Customization Extend
Spoof
Custom
IGMP IGMP Proxy
IGMP Snooping
Forwarding Port Forwarding
Port Triggering
UPnP
DMZ
Firewall SPI Firewall
DoS Protection
Block PING
Application Layer Gateway IPSec Passthrough
L2TP Passthrough
PPTP Passthrough
FTP Passthrough
TFTP Passthrough
H323 Passthrough
SIP Passthrough
RTSP Passthrough
Utilities
VPN Server WireGuard
OpenVPN
IPsec
Zerotier
PPTP
L2TP
VPN Client WireGuard
OpenVPN
IPsec
Zerotier
PPTP
L2TP
DNS Options DNS over TLS
Manual DNS
Rebind Protection
Override Clients' DNS
DNS over TLS Providers Cloudflare
Google
Quad9
Custom
Wake on LAN True
Online Detection True
Management
All Devices Management Wi-Fi Time Schedule
MAC Filter
IP/MAC Binding
Per-Devices Management Internet On/Off
VPN On/Off
Online Time Schedule
Device Rename
Content Management Domain Filter
IP Filter
System
LED Control True
Local Control Method Config Web Page
App Control
Remote Control Method Config Page via HTTPS
App Control
TR069/TR098/TR111/TR181
Firmware Upgrade Local Update
App (Over the Air)
Online Update
Reliability Timed Reboot
Backup and Restore
Diagnostic Tools Diagnosis
Ping
Traceroute
NSLookup
System Log
Languages English
Bengali
Catalan
Czech
German
Greek
Spanish
French
Hebrew
Croatian
Hungarian
Italian
Japanese
Khmer
Korean
Dutch
Norwegian
Polish
Portuguese
Romanian
Russian
Slovak
Swedish
Thai
Turkish
Ukrainian
Vietnamese
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
Dashboard
Panel Internet Status
Devices Management
WAN Status
LAN Status
Wi-Fi Status
VPN Status
DHCP Server Status
System Version
Charts Internet Speed
Wi-Fi Speed

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