MikroTik RouterBoard cAP AC Dual Band Ceiling Access Point
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The MikroTik RouterBoard cAP AC is a high-performance access point that can be easily mounted on walls or ceilings. It features a concurrent dual band wireless radio that supports dual chain 2 GHz 802.11b/g/n and 5 GHz in a/n/ас standards, providing 360-degree coverage. Along with repeater mode compatibility, the cAP AC offers two Ethernet ports for extended network connectivity, even in situations requiring PoE power. The first port supports 802.3af/at PoE input, while the second port offers passive PoE output.
Tech Specs
Click here for the RBcAPGi-5acD2nD datasheet.
| Device Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Product code | RBcAPGi-5acD2nD |
| Architecture | ARM 32bit |
| CPU | IPQ-4018 |
| CPU core count | 4 |
| CPU nominal frequency | 488-896 (auto) MHz |
| Switch chip model | IPQ-4018 |
| Dimensions | Round case: ⌀ 136 mm, height: 30 mm Square case: 145 mm x 145 mm x 30 mm |
| RouterOS license | 4 |
| Operating System | RouterOS |
| Size of RAM | 128 MB |
| Storage size | 16 MB |
| Storage type | FLASH |
| MTBF | Approximately 100'000 hours at 25°C |
| Tested ambient temperature | -40°C to 50°C |
| IPsec hardware acceleration | Yes |
| Suggested price | $85.00 |
| Wireless Capabilities | |
| 2.4 GHz Max data rate | 300 Mbit/s |
| 2.4 GHz number of chains | 2 |
| 2.4 GHz standards | 802.11b/g/n |
| Antenna gain dBi (2.4 GHz) | 2 |
| 2.4 GHz chip model | IPQ-4018 |
| 2.4 GHz generation | Wi-Fi 4 |
| 5 GHz Max data rate | 867 Mbit/s |
| 5 GHz number of chains | 2 |
| 5 GHz standards | 802.11a/n/ac |
| Antenna gain dBi (5 GHz) | 2.5 |
| 5 GHz chip model | IPQ-4018 |
| 5 GHz generation | Wi-Fi 5 |
| WiFi speed | AC1200 |
| Ethernet | |
| 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports | 2 |
| Powering | |
| Number of DC inputs | 1 (PoE-IN) |
| Max power consumption | 24 W Without attachments: 12 W |
| PoE in | 802.3af/at Input Voltage: 17-57 V |
| Cooling type | Passive |
| PoE-out | |
| PoE-out ports | Ether2 |
| PoE out | Passive PoE up to 57V |
| Low voltage PoE-Out current limit | 500 mA |
| High voltage PoE-Out current limit | 400 mA |
| Max total out (A) | 500 mA |
| Certification & Approvals | |
| Certification | CE, FCC, IC, EAC, ROHS |
| IP | 20 |
| Other | |
| Mode button | Yes |
| Wireless Specifications – Detailed | |
| 2.4 GHz Transmit (dBm) / Receive Sensitivity | 1 MBit/s: 26 / -100 11 MBit/s: 26 / -94 6 MBit/s: 26 / -96 54 MBit/s: 23 / -78 MCS0: 26 / -96 MCS7: 22 / -73 |
| 5 GHz Transmit (dBm) / Receive Sensitivity | 6 MBit/s: 26 / -96 54 MBit/s: 21 / -80 MCS0: 26 / -96 MCS7: 20 / -75 MCS9: 18 / -70 |
FAQs
Q: What is the RFcAPGi‑5acD2nD used for?
A: The RBcAPGi‑5acD2nD is a ceiling‑ or wall‑mount access point designed for indoor enterprise deployments, offering dual‑band WiFi (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz), two Gigabit Ethernet ports, and centralised management via RouterOS.
Q: What wireless standards and speeds does the RBcAPGi‑5acD2nD support?
A: It supports IEEE 802.11b/g/n on 2.4 GHz (dual‑chain) and IEEE 802.11a/n/ac on 5 GHz (dual‑chain), delivering up to approximately AC1200 class throughput (around 300 Mbps on 2.4 GHz and 867 Mbps on 5 GHz under ideal conditions).
Q: What power and PoE features does the RBcAPGi‑5acD2nD offer?
A: The unit supports 802.3af/at PoE input on the first Ethernet port and provides passive PoE output on the second port (up to 57 V) to power a downstream device. Power input accepts 17‑57 V and maximum power consumption is around 24 W.
Q: What hardware and management features does the RBcAPGi‑5acD2nD include?
A: It features a quad‑core CPU (IPQ‑4018), 128 MB RAM, 16 MB flash, two 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet ports, and ships with RouterOS License Level 4 for advanced functionality like VLANs, hotspot, CAPsMAN, and more.
Q: Where is the RBcAPGi‑5acD2nD best deployed and how is it mounted?
A: It is ideal for indoor enterprise spaces such as offices, hotels, and schools. It offers both ceiling and wall mounting kits, a sleek enclosure, and a mode button for quick configuration. It is tested for operation from ‑40 °C to +50 °C and supports passive or active network topologies.