MikroTik hEX refresh
The refreshed hEX router boasts improved performance and affordability with a powerful ARM dual-core CPU and 512 MB of RAM, achieving a 100-134% increase in performance for homes and small offices. Equipped with 5 Gigabit Ethernet ports, it offers a budget-friendly solution for connecting essential devices. Additionally, a full-sized USB port enables high-quality media streaming.
View the MikroTik hEX refresh datasheet here.
Tech Specs
| Device Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Product code | E50UG |
| Architecture | ARM |
| CPU | EN7562CT |
| CPU core count | 2 |
| CPU nominal frequency | 950 MHz |
| Switch chip model | EN7523 |
| Dimensions | 113x89x28mm |
| RouterOS license | 4 |
| Operating System | RouterOS v7 |
| Size of RAM | 512 MB |
| Storage size | 128 MB |
| Storage type | NAND |
| MTBF | Approximately 100'000 hours at 25C |
| Tested ambient temperature | -40°C to 70°C |
| IPsec hardware acceleration | Yes |
| Suggested price | $59.95 |
| Powering | |
| Number of DC inputs | 2 (PoE-IN, DC jack) |
| DC jack input Voltage | 12-28 V |
| Max power consumption | 10 W |
| Max power consumption without attachments | 4 W |
| PoE in | Passive PoE |
| Cooling type | Passive |
| PoE in input Voltage | 12-28 V |
| Ethernet | |
| 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports | 5 |
| Peripherals | |
| Number of USB ports | 1 |
| USB Power Reset | Yes |
| USB slot type | USB type A |
| Max USB current (A) | 1 |
| Other | |
| CPU temperature monitor | Yes |
| PCB temperature monitor | Yes |
| Voltage Monitor | Yes |
| Mode button | Yes |
| Certification & Approvals | |
| Certification | CE, EAC, ROHS |
| IP | 20 |
FAQs
Q: What is the MikroTik E50UG used for?
A: The E50UG is a compact wired router designed for homes and small offices where high-speed wired connectivity is needed, offering five Gigabit Ethernet ports and solid routing performance.
Q: What are the key hardware specifications of the E50UG?
A: It features a dual-core CPU (950 MHz), 512 MB RAM, 128 MB NAND storage, five 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet ports, one USB-A port for storage or modem support, and runs RouterOS v7 with Licence Level 4.
Q: How is the E50UG powered and what power options does it support?
A: The E50UG supports power via DC jack (12-28 V) or Passive PoE-in on the first Ethernet port (12-28 V), making it flexible for various installation environments. Maximum power consumption is around 10 W; idle usage is ~4 W.
Q: In what scenarios is the E50UG most suitable?
A: It is ideal for small-office wired networks, branch routers, or as a central wired hub where WiFi is managed separately, offering background routing and wired connectivity without needing wireless features.
Q: What are the installation and operating conditions for the E50UG?
A: The device is intended for indoor use, rated for an ambient temperature range of -40 °C to +70 °C, with a compact form-factor (113 × 89 × 28 mm) that fits neatly on a desk or shelf in network cabinets.
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