MikroTik Chateau 5G R17 ax
MikroTik Chateau 5G R17 ax – WiFi 6 5G Router with eSIM and Release 17 Modem
The MikroTik Chateau 5G R17 ax is a next-generation 5G router that combines high-speed mobile broadband with flexible deployment options, including full eSIM support. Built on the familiar Chateau design, it introduces a modern Release 17 5G modem to deliver improved performance and efficiency, making it ideal for locations where rapid setup, resilience, and reliable mobile connectivity are required.
Equipped with dual-band WiFi 6 and powered by a quad-core 1.8 GHz ARM processor, the Chateau 5G R17 ax delivers responsive wireless performance alongside the advanced capabilities of RouterOS v7. It includes a 2.5 GbE Ethernet port and four Gigabit Ethernet ports, providing flexible wired connectivity for modern networks. Support for 4x4 MIMO and expanded carrier aggregation improves signal reception, stability, and throughput, even in areas with weaker cellular coverage.
Supporting both MicroSIM and eSIM profiles, the Chateau 5G R17 ax allows easy switching between mobile operators or instant connectivity without relying on a physical SIM card. This combination of performance, adaptability, and ease of deployment makes it well suited to fixed wireless access, temporary installations, and professional networking environments.
Any EU products are supplied with the appropriate UK power method at no extra cost.
Tech Specs
View the full MikroTik Chateau 5G R17 ax datasheet here.
| Device Specifications | |
| General | |
| Product code | S53UG+5HaxD2HaxD-TC&RG650E-EU |
| Processor | |
| CPU | Quad-Core IPQ-6010 |
| Frequency range | Auto (864–1800 MHz) |
| CPU Architecture | ARM 64-bit |
| Memory & Storage | |
| RAM | 1 GB |
| Storage | 128 MB NAND |
| Connectivity | |
| 1G Ethernet ports | 4 |
| 2.5G Ethernet ports | 1 |
| LTE modem | RG650E-EU |
| USB | 1 x USB 2.0 Type A |
| SIM slots | Micro SIM, eSIM |
| Wireless | |
| Wireless interface model | QCN-5022 (2.4 GHz) QCN-5052 (5 GHz) |
| Wireless 2.4 GHz | 802.11b/g/n/ax dual-chain |
| Wireless 5 GHz | 802.11a/n/ac/ax dual-chain |
| Antenna gain | 3 dBi (2.4 GHz) 6 dBi (5 GHz) |
| LTE Modem – RG650E-EU | |
| TAC | 86896506 |
| MIMO | DL: 4x4 MIMO UL: 2x2 |
| 5G SA | |
| 5G SA Category | 7.01 Gbps Downlink, 1.25 Gbps Uplink |
| 5G SA FDD bands | 1 (2100 MHz) / 3 (1800 MHz) / 5 (850 MHz) / 7 (2600 MHz) / 8 (900 MHz) / 20 (800 MHz) / 26 (850 MHz) / 28 (700 MHz) / 67 (700 MHz) / 75 (1500 MHz) / 76 (1500 MHz) |
| 5G SA TDD bands | 38 (2600 MHz) / 40 (2300 MHz) / 41 (2500 MHz) / 77 (3700 MHz) / 78 (3500 MHz) |
| 5G NSA | |
| 5G NSA Category | 5.47 Gbps Downlink, 730 Mbps Uplink |
| 5G NSA FDD bands | 1 (2100 MHz) / 3 (1800 MHz) / 5 (850 MHz) / 7 (2600 MHz) / 8 (900 MHz) / 20 (800 MHz) / 26 (850 MHz) / 28 (700 MHz) / 67 (700 MHz) / 75 (1500 MHz) / 76 (1500 MHz) |
| 5G NSA TDD bands | 38 (2600 MHz) / 40 (2300 MHz) / 41 (2500 MHz) / 77 (3700 MHz) / 78 (3500 MHz) |
| LTE | |
| LTE Category | Category 20 – 2.0 Gbps Downlink, 211 Mbps Uplink |
| LTE FDD bands | 1 (2100 MHz) / 2 (1900 MHz) / 3 (1800 MHz) / 5 (850 MHz) / 7 (2600 MHz) / 8 (900 MHz) / 20 (800 MHz) / 28 (700 MHz) / 32 (1500 MHz) |
| LTE TDD bands | 38 (2600 MHz) / 40 (2300 MHz) / 41 (2500 MHz) / 42 (3500 MHz) / 43 (3700 MHz) |
| 3G | |
| 3G Category | R8 – 42.2 Mbps Downlink, 5.76 Mbps Uplink |
| 3G bands | 1 (2100 MHz) / 5 (850 MHz) / 8 (900 MHz) |
| Software | |
| Operating system | RouterOS v7, Licence Level 4 |
| Operating Environment | |
| Operating temperature | -40 °C to +70 °C |
| Power | |
| Number of DC inputs | 1 x DC jack input |
| Input voltage range | 12–28 V |
| Power adapter nominal voltage | 24 V |
| Power adapter nominal current | 1.2 A |
| Max power consumption (without attachments) | 16 W |
| Max power consumption | 26 W |
FAQs
Q1. What 5G modem does the MikroTik S53UG+5HaxD2HaxD-TC&RG650E-EU use, and what makes it different from previous Chateau models?
A. The MikroTik S53UG+5HaxD2HaxD-TC&RG650E-EU is powered by a 5G Release 17 modem, which takes full advantage of advanced carrier aggregation combinations for faster downlink speeds and improved signal stability and responsiveness — even in areas where the mobile tower is far away. This represents a significant step up from earlier Chateau generations, which used Release 15/16 modems with more limited carrier aggregation support.
Q2. What are the Wi-Fi specifications of the MikroTik S53UG+5HaxD2HaxD-TC&RG650E-EU?
A. The MikroTik Chateau 5G R17 ax delivers dual-band Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with a maximum theoretical throughput of 574 Mbps on 2.4 GHz and 1,201 Mbps on 5 GHz, for a combined AX1800 rating. It features two external dual-chain Wi-Fi 6 antennas alongside four built-in LTE/5G antennas, with 4x4 MIMO support for strong signal pickup and reliable coverage across multi-floor home environments.
Q3. What Ethernet ports and wired connectivity does the MikroTik S53UG+5HaxD2HaxD-TC&RG650E-EU offer?
A. The device includes four Gigabit Ethernet ports and one 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet port. The 2.5G port is particularly useful for connecting a NAS, a managed switch, or any device that can take advantage of higher-than-gigabit wired throughput, ensuring the fast 5G backhaul is not bottlenecked at the Ethernet layer.
Q4. Does the MikroTik S53UG+5HaxD2HaxD-TC&RG650E-EU support eSIM, and how does SIM management work?
A. The Chateau 5G R17 ax supports both a physical Micro SIM slot and a true embedded eSIM, which is compatible with MikroTik Connectivity pre-activated data plans, third-party mobile operator eSIM profiles, and multiple stored eSIM profiles that can be added, switched, or removed as needed. This gives users full flexibility to manage connectivity without physical SIM swapping.
Q5. What operating system does the MikroTik S53UG+5HaxD2HaxD-TC&RG650E-EU run, and what advanced features does it support?
A. The Chateau 5G R17 ax runs RouterOS v7, MikroTik's industrial-grade operating system used by ISPs and network administrators worldwide, but with a user-friendly interface and iOS/Android app support for straightforward setup. It supports VPN configuration, bandwidth limiting, VLAN creation, site blocking, and SMS alerts for usage thresholds. The device is built on a quad-core ARM 64-bit IPQ-6010 processor running at up to 1,800 MHz with 1 GB of RAM, providing the processing headroom needed for these advanced routing functions.