Keenetic Explorer

New model

AC1200 Mesh Wi-Fi 5 Router with a 3-Port Smart Switch

Keep your network safe and accessible

The ultimate solution for the modern connected home

Enhance your home network with our unique Mesh Wi-Fi System, offering seamless roaming and customized network segmentation for an unrivalled online experience. Designed with your security in mind, Keenetic Explorer offers robust protection against cyber threats and family-friendly Internet settings to keep your digital world safe. Enjoy the convenience of secure remote access, so you're always connected to your network and devices from anywhere in the world. With Keenetic Explorer, you enter a realm of effortless connectivity, enhanced security and seamless, secure Internet access for all users, making it the ultimate solution for the modern connected home.

Whole Home & Mesh Wi-Fi

Say goodbye to dead zones with our Mesh Wi-Fi feature, which allows multiple units to work seamlessly together to create consistent, robust wireless coverage throughout your space.

Traffic prioritization

Our intelligent traffic prioritization puts your most important applications first. Enjoy uninterrupted video calls, gaming sessions and streaming thanks to our intelligent QoS algorithms.

Mixed-VPN clients/servers

Secure your online activities and enjoy the flexibility of multiple VPN protocols. Whether you want to protect your privacy, work remotely or bypass geo-blocks, our product has you covered.

Specifications

Key features
Model number KN-1621 ( What's new? )
CPU MT7628N 580 MHz
RAM 128 MB DDR2
Flash memory, Dual Image 32 MB
Wi-Fi 2.4 + 5 GHz
Wi-Fi class AC1200
Wi-Fi antennas 2 total
2.4 GHz: 2 dual-band external
5 GHz: 2 dual-band external
Wi-Fi client capacity 2.4 GHz: Up to 75
5 GHz: Up to 124
Ethernet ports 3 × 100 Mbps
WPS/Wi-Fi button
Mesh Wi-Fi System
DFS support Standard DFS (ch. 52–140)
Performance
2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network 300 Mbps (802.11n)
2T × 2R: 2SS, 40 MHz
5 GHz Wi-Fi network 867 Mbps (802.11ac)
2T × 2R: 2SS, 80 MHz
IPoE/PPPoE routing Up to 95 Mbps
L2TP/PPTP routing Up to 95 Mbps
WireGuard throughput Up to 45 Mbps
Wireless network
Seamless roaming 802.11k/r/v
MU-MIMO
Airtime Fairness
Beamforming
Pre-configured Wi-Fi protection
WEP, WPA-PSK
WPA2-PSK, WPA2-Enterprise
WPA3-PSK, WPA3-Enterprise, OWE
Multiple Wi-Fi networks Up to 7
Access control by MAC address
Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM)
Features and protocols
IPoE, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, 802.1x
Multi-WAN
Policy routing
Internet connection backup
Ping Check connectivity monitor
PPPoE/PPTP/L2TP pass-through
VLAN IEEE 802.1Q
Routing table (DHCP/Manual)
IntelliQoS
DHCP (client/server)
IPv6 Dual Stack
NAT
IGMP
UDP to HTTP proxy
UPnP
Manual port forwarding
SPI firewall with protection against DoS attacks
PPTP (client/server)
L2TP over IPSec client/server
OpenVPN client/server
SSTP client/server
Ethernet-over-IP, IP-IP, GRE
IPsec VPN (client/server)
WireGuard
Dynamic DNS client
Direct or cloud access via KeenDNS
HTTPS security for access via KeenDNS
Cloudflare DNS
SafeDNS parental control
AdGuard ad blocker
Traffic statistics per client
Bandwidth limit per client
Access schedule per client or interface
Guest hotspot with authentication (Captive Portal)
Troubleshooting and management
Cloud-based Remote Network Monitoring and Management
Mobile app for Android and iOS
Web Interface with the Initial Setup Wizard and HTTPS security
Command Line (CLI) via TELNET/SSH
An option to control from external network
Backup and restore configuration
Automatic OS updates
System event logging
Physical specifications and environment requirements
Device dimensions excluding antenna, w x d x h 107 mm × 91 mm × 26 mm
Device weight 123 g
Operating temperature 0–40 °С
Operating humidity 20–95% non-condensing
Power supply voltage 100–240 V 50/60 Hz
Package contents
Device
Power adapter 12 V 1 A
Ethernet cable
Quick start guide
Certificates
EU Declaration of Conformity CE KN-1621-1721
Previous generations of the model
Keenetic Explorer (KN-1613)