MikroTik NetMetal ax
Introducing the NetMetal Ax - a versatile, powerful outdoor access point that's ideal for any environment. This durable device is easy to install and protected by IP66 rating for dust and water jets. It features a dual-core ARM CPU, Gigabit Ethernet, 2.5 Gigabit SFP, and a miniPCIe slot for customisation. Add an LTE modem for backup or a gateway for LoRa IoT setups, like MikroTik's R11e-LR8. With dual-band WiFi 6, increased speed, stability, and security are at your fingertips. Customise with your choice of antenna, up to 30 kilometers. And don't forget the bonus feature - a beeper for alarms or creative outputs.
*Note: Long distances may affect reliability and depend on antenna selection.
Tech Specs
Click here to see the MikroTik NetMetal ax Datasheet.
| Device Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Specifications | |
| Product code | L23UGSR-5HaxD2HaxD-NM |
| Architecture | ARM |
| CPU | IPQ-5010 |
| CPU core count | 2 |
| CPU nominal frequency | 800 MHz |
| RouterOS license | 4 |
| Operating System | RouterOS v7 |
| Size of RAM | 256 MB |
| Storage size | 128 MB |
| Storage type | NAND |
| MTBF | Approximately 200'000 hours at 25°C |
| Tested ambient temperature | -40°C to 70°C |
| Suggested price | $169.00 |
| Powering | |
| Number of DC inputs | 2 (DC jack, PoE-IN) |
| DC jack input voltage | 12–28 V |
| Max power consumption | 25 W |
| Max power consumption without attachments | 12 W |
| PoE in | Passive PoE |
| Cooling type | Passive |
| PoE in input voltage | 18–28 V |
| Wireless Specifications | |
| 2.4 GHz Max data rate | 574 Mbit/s |
| 2.4 GHz number of chains | 2 |
| 2.4 GHz standards | 802.11b/g/n/ax |
| 2.4 GHz chip model | IPQ-5010 |
| 2.4 GHz generation | Wi-Fi 6 |
| 5 GHz Max data rate | 2400 Mbit/s |
| 5 GHz number of chains | 2 |
| 5 GHz standards | 802.11a/n/ac/ax |
| 5 GHz chip model | QCN-6102 |
| 5 GHz generation | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Ethernet | |
| 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports | 1 |
| Fibre | |
| SFP ports | 1 (2.5G supported) |
| Peripherals | |
| Number of SIM slots | 1 Modem (Nano SIM) |
| MiniPCI-e slots | 1 |
| Number of USB ports | 1 |
| USB Power Reset | Yes |
| USB slot type | USB type A |
| Max USB current | 1.5 A |
| Other | |
| PCB temperature monitor | Yes |
| Voltage Monitor | Yes |
| Beeper | Yes |
| Certification & Approvals | |
| Certification | CE, FCC, IC, EAC, ROHS |
| IP | 66 |
| Wireless Specifications (Transmit / Receive Sensitivity) | |
| 2.4 GHz | 1MBit/s – 27 dBm / -100 dBm 11MBit/s – 27 dBm / -94 dBm 6MBit/s – 29 dBm / -96 dBm 54MBit/s – 27 dBm / -80 dBm MCS0 – 29 dBm / -96 dBm MCS7 – 26 dBm / -75 dBm MCS9 – 24 dBm / -70 dBm MCS11 – 22 dBm / -67 dBm |
| 5 GHz | 6MBit/s – 28 dBm / -96 dBm 54MBit/s – 26 dBm / -80 dBm MCS0 – 28 dBm / -96 dBm MCS7 – 25 dBm / -75 dBm MCS9 – 23 dBm / -70 dBm MCS11 – 20 dBm / -67 dBm |
FAQs
Q: What is the MikroTik L23UGSR-5HaxD2HaxD-NM used for?
A: This is a modular outdoor WiFi 6 routerboard designed for custom outdoor access points or CPEs. It’s ideal for building long-range links, outdoor sites or integrating in IoT or wireless backhaul networks.
Q: What wireless standards and speeds does the L23UGSR-5HaxD2HaxD-NM support?
A: It supports IEEE 802.11 b/g/n/ax on the 2.4 GHz band and IEEE 802.11 a/n/ac/ax on the 5 GHz band—dual-chain in both bands—providing high throughput for modern outdoor wireless deployments.
Q: What wired ports and expansion options does the L23UGSR-5HaxD2HaxD-NM include?
A: It includes one Gigabit Ethernet port, one 2.5 Gbps SFP port for fibre connectivity, a USB Type-A port, a miniPCIe slot for expansion (e.g., LTE or LoRa modem), and a Nano-SIM slot for optional mobile backup.
Q: What powering and mounting options are available for the L23UGSR-5HaxD2HaxD-NM?
A: The board supports Passive PoE-in (18–28 V) on the LAN port or a DC jack input (12–28 V). It is designed for outdoor use (tested from –40 °C to +70 °C) and can be mounted on poles or structures with the appropriate bracket.
Q: Who should consider the L23UGSR-5HaxD2HaxD-NM and where is it best deployed?
A: It is perfect for wireless integrators, outdoor network operators, IoT gateways, or anyone building custom outdoor APs or CPEs. It suits tower or rooftop installs, remote sites, and long-range links requiring WiFi 6 and robust expansion.