MikroTik hAP AC3 Dual-Band Router
The MikroTik hAP AC3 is a versatile and affordable router. It has high gain antennas, 5 Gigabit Ethernet ports, and a powerful CPU, making it perfect for large households. With PoE support and a USB port for extra storage, this device can be mounted vertically or horizontally. It also includes RouterOS, which allows for various tasks like establishing secure VPNs, parental controls, and QoS. The BETA firmware update enables advanced Wave2 features for faster and more efficient WiFi.
Tech Specs
Click here for the MikroTik hAP AC3 Dual-Band Router datasheet.
| Device Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Specifications | |
| Product code | RBD53iG-5HacD2HnD |
| Architecture | ARM 32bit |
| CPU | IPQ-4019 |
| CPU core count | 4 |
| CPU nominal frequency | 448–896 (auto) MHz |
| Switch chip model | IPQ-4019 |
| Dimensions | 251 x 129 x 39 mm |
| RouterOS license | 4 |
| Operating System | RouterOS |
| 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 |
| IPsec hardware acceleration | Yes |
| Suggested price | $109.00 |
| Wireless Capabilities | |
| Wireless 2.4 GHz Max data rate | 300 Mbit/s |
| Wireless 2.4 GHz number of chains | 2 |
| Wireless 2.4 GHz standards | 802.11b/g/n |
| Antenna gain (2.4 GHz) | 3 dBi |
| Wireless 2.4 GHz chip model | IPQ-4019 |
| Wireless 2.4 GHz generation | Wi-Fi 4 |
| Wireless 5 GHz Max data rate | 867 Mbit/s |
| Wireless 5 GHz number of chains | 2 |
| Wireless 5 GHz standards | 802.11a/n/ac |
| Antenna gain (5 GHz) | 5.5 dBi |
| Wireless 5 GHz chip model | IPQ-4019 |
| Wireless 5 GHz generation | Wi-Fi 5 |
| WiFi speed | AC1200 |
| Ethernet | |
| 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports | 5 |
| Number of 1G Ethernet ports with PoE-out | 1 |
| Peripherals | |
| Number of USB ports | 1 |
| USB Power Reset | Yes |
| USB slot type | USB type A |
| Max USB current | 1 A |
| Powering | |
| Number of DC inputs | 2 (DC jack, PoE-IN) |
| DC jack input voltage | 12–28 V |
| Max power consumption | 30 W |
| Max power consumption without attachments | 12 W |
| PoE in | Passive PoE |
| Cooling type | Passive |
| PoE in input voltage | 18–28 V |
| PoE-Out | |
| PoE-out ports | Ether5 |
| PoE out | Passive PoE |
| Low voltage PoE-Out current limit | 0.5 A |
| Max total out | 0.5 A |
| Certification & Approvals | |
| Certification | CE, FCC, IC, EAC, ROHS |
| IP | IP20 |
| Other | |
| Mode button | Yes |
| Wireless Specifications | |
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2.4 GHz 1MBit/s: Transmit 25 dBm / Receive -100 dBm 11MBit/s: Transmit 25 dBm / Receive -94 dBm 6MBit/s: Transmit 26 dBm / Receive -96 dBm 54MBit/s: Transmit 23 dBm / Receive -78 dBm MCS0: Transmit 26 dBm / Receive -96 dBm MCS7: Transmit 22 dBm / Receive -73 dBm 5 GHz 6MBit/s: Transmit 26 dBm / Receive -96 dBm 54MBit/s: Transmit 22 dBm / Receive -80 dBm MCS0: Transmit 26 dBm / Receive -96 dBm MCS7: Transmit 21 dBm / Receive -75 dBm MCS9: Transmit 19 dBm / Receive -70 dBm |
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FAQs
Q: What is the MikroTik RBD53iG-5HacD2HnD used for?
A: The RBD53iG-5HacD2HnD is an indoor dual-band router designed for homes or small offices. It combines high-performance wireless on 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz with five Gigabit Ethernet ports and advanced routing features.
Q: What wireless standards and speeds does the RBD53iG-5HacD2HnD support?
A: It supports IEEE 802.11 b/g/n on 2.4 GHz and IEEE 802.11 a/n/ac on 5 GHz (dual-chain in both bands), delivering up to approximately 300 Mbps on 2.4 GHz and 867 Mbps on 5 GHz under optimal conditions (AC1200 class).
Q: How is the RBD53iG-5HacD2HnD powered and what PoE features does it offer?
A: The unit supports passive PoE-in (18-28 V) or DC jack input (12-28 V), and provides passive PoE-out on its fifth Ethernet port. This lets it power another device via PoE, simplifying the network setup.
Q: What are the key hardware and management features of the RBD53iG-5HacD2HnD?
A: It features a quad-core CPU (IPQ-4019), 256 MB RAM, 128 MB NAND storage, five 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet ports (one with PoE-out), external dual-band antennas, USB-A port for storage or 3/4G modem, and ships with RouterOS Licence Level 4 enabling full routing, firewall, VLAN and hotspot functions.
Q: Who is the RBD53iG-5HacD2HnD best suited for and how should it be deployed?
A: It is ideal for advanced home networks, small offices or branch sites that need reliable wired and wireless performance. Installation supports wall or desk placement, and the PoE-out capability makes it useful where another device (like an access point) needs power.
Resources
Why Replace Your Home Router With a MikroTik hAP AX2 Dual Band Router? — MS Dist
MikroTik Cloud DDNS and L2TP IPsec VPN Setup Guide. — MS Dist