Overview: The MikroTik hAP ax S is a cost-effective dual-band Wi-Fi 6 access point with a triple-chain 5 GHz radio, five Gigabit Ethernet ports, a 2.5G SFP cage, and a dual-core ARM CPU, designed for small offices and advanced home networks.
Hardware
- CPU: Dual-core ARM (EN7562CT), 32-bit, 950 MHz, 2 threads
- RAM: 512 MB DDR3
- Storage: 128 MB NAND
- Switch chip: EN7523 / EN7529CT
- RouterOS License: Level 4, preinstalled with free software updates for at least 5 years
Wireless
- Dual-band Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) support
- 2.4 GHz: 2×2 MIMO, max 574 Mbps, antenna gain 5.5 dBi, chip MT7916
- 5 GHz: 3×3 MIMO, max 1800–2400 Mbps, antenna gain 6.5–8.07 dBi, chip MT7976
- Real-world throughput: 800–900 Mbps on 5 GHz
- AX2400-class Wi-Fi performance
Ethernet & Fiber
- Gigabit Ethernet ports: 5, with 1 port supporting passive PoE-out
- SFP port: 1 × 2.5G (supports fiber uplinks or NAS connection)
USB & Peripherals
- USB: 1× Type-A, max power 1 A, supports power reset
Powering
- DC input: 12–28 V via DC jack or PoE-in
- Power consumption: 11 W idle, up to 34 W max
- PoE out (Ether5): Passive PoE, 0.6 A, total output 16.8 W; not compatible with standard 802.3af/at devices
- Cooling: Passive
Physical & Environmental
- Enclosure: Wall-mountable design, IP20 certified
- Operating temperature: -40°C to 70°C
- Certifications: CE, FCC, IC, EAC, ROHS
Performance & Networking
- Ethernet throughput: Bridging up to ~4.1 Gbps (1518-byte packets), Routing up to ~3.6 Gbps (1518-byte packets)
- IPsec throughput: Single tunnel AES-128-CBC + SHA1 up to ~352 Mbps, multiple tunnels (~256) maintain ~188–190 Mbps
- RouterOS v7 features: VLANs, firewalls, VPN tunnels (WireGuard, ZeroTier), traffic shaping, scripting, SMS automation, IoT device isolation
Key Highlights
- Triple-chain 5 GHz radio for improved stability, coverage, and multi-client performance
- 2.5G SFP cage for fiber termination or high-speed NAS connections
- Passive PoE-in/out for flexible power options for downstream MikroTik devices
- Compact, SOHO-friendly design for home labs, small offices, or residential fiber gateways
Recommendation: Ideal for enhanced 5 GHz performance, SFP connectivity, and full RouterOS v7 capabilities at low cost. Not suited for heavy enterprise environments requiring active 48V PoE or highly resource-intensive container applications.
