MikroTik hAP AX3 Access Point
The hAP AX3 Access Point from MikroTik is the company's most powerful AX device, boasting impressive wireless network coverage. With a modern quad-core ARM CPU clocked at 1.8 GHz, along with 1GB of RAM and 128 MB of NAND memory, it can handle complex tasks such as advanced routing, IPsec hardware encryption, Wireguard, BGP, and multiple remote work VPN tunnels without impacting your family's online activities like browsing, streaming, or gaming. Plus, the addition of a fast USB 3 port allows for efficient storage and the potential use of an extra LTE modem.
Tech Specs
Click here for the MikroTik hAP AX3 datasheet.
| Device Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Specifications | |
| Product code | C53UiG+5HPaxD2HPaxD |
| Architecture | ARM 64bit |
| CPU | IPQ-6010 |
| CPU core count | 4 |
| CPU nominal frequency | auto (864 - 1800) MHz |
| Switch chip model | IPQ-6010 |
| RouterOS license | 6 |
| Operating System | RouterOS v7 |
| Size of RAM | 1 GB |
| Storage size | 128 MB |
| Storage type | NAND |
| MTBF | Approximately 200'000 hours at 25C |
| Tested ambient temperature | -40°C to 70°C |
| IPsec hardware acceleration | Yes |
| Suggested price | $139.00 |
| Wireless capabilities | |
| Wireless 2.4 GHz Max data rate | 574 Mbit/s |
| Wireless 2.4 GHz number of chains | 2 |
| Wireless 2.4 GHz standards | 802.11b/g/n/ax |
| Antenna gain dBi for 2.4 GHz | 3.3 |
| Wireless 2.4 GHz chip model | QCN-5022 |
| Wireless 2.4 GHz generation | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Wireless 5 GHz Max data rate | 1200 Mbit/s |
| Wireless 5 GHz number of chains | 2 |
| Wireless 5 GHz standards | 802.11a/n/ac/ax |
| Antenna gain dBi for 5 GHz | 5.5 |
| Wireless 5 GHz chip model | QCN-5052 |
| Wireless 5 GHz generation | Wi-Fi 6 |
| WiFi speed | AX1800 |
| Ethernet | |
| 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports | 4 |
| Number of 1G Ethernet ports with PoE-out | 1 |
| Number of 2.5G Ethernet ports | 1 |
| Peripherals | |
| Number of USB ports | 1 |
| USB Power Reset | Yes |
| USB slot type | USB 3.0 type A |
| Max USB current (A) | 1.5 |
| Powering | |
| Number of DC inputs | 2 (DC jack, PoE-IN) |
| DC jack input Voltage | 12-28 V |
| Max power consumption | 38 W |
| Max power consumption without attachments | 15 W |
| PoE in | Passive PoE |
| Cooling type | Passive |
| PoE in input Voltage | 18-28 V |
| PoE-out | |
| PoE-out ports | Ether 1 |
| PoE out | Passive PoE |
| Low voltage PoE-Out current limit | 0.625 A |
| Max total out (A) | 0.625 A |
| Total output current | 0.625 |
| Total output power | 15 |
| Certification & Approvals | |
| Certification | CE, FCC, IC, EAC, ROHS |
| IP | 20 |
| Other | |
| CPU temperature monitor | Yes |
| Mode button | Yes |
FAQs
Q: What is the MikroTik C53UiG+5HPaxD2HPaxD used for?
A: This device is designed for high‑performance home or small‑office wireless networks, offering dual‑band WiFi 6 (2.4 GHz & 5 GHz), wired multi‑gigabit connectivity, and full routing capability.
Q: What wireless standards and speeds does the C53UiG+5HPaxD2HPaxD support?
A: It supports 802.11b/g/n/ax on 2.4 GHz and 802.11a/n/ac/ax on 5 GHz with dual‑chain MIMO, delivering up to AX1800 class performance (574 Mbps on 2.4 GHz + 1200 Mbps on 5 GHz).
Q: What are the network ports and PoE features of the C53UiG+5HPaxD2HPaxD?
A: It has one 2.5 Gbps Ethernet port plus four Gigabit ports. It supports PoE‑in (18‑28 V passive) and PoE‑out on one LAN port to power another device. Input options include DC jack (12‑28 V) and PoE‑in.
Q: What core hardware and routing features does the C53UiG+5HPaxD2HPaxD include?
A: It is powered by a quad‑core ARM CPU (IPQ‑6010) up to 1.8 GHz, with 1 GB RAM and 128 MB NAND storage, runs RouterOS v7 with Licence Level 6, and supports advanced routing, firewall, VPN and IPsec.
Q: Who should choose the C53UiG+5HPaxD2HPaxD and how is it best deployed?
A: Ideal for tech‑savvy homes, high‑density wireless environments, streaming/gaming setups, or small offices needing reliable multi‑gigabit WiFi and wired speeds. It supports wall or desktop mounting and full feature set for pro‑level connectivity.
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