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Computers & Hardware => Networking => Topic started by: meritez on August 03, 2022, 12:28:32 PM

Title: MikroTik hAP ax2
Post by: meritez on August 03, 2022, 12:28:32 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aRPKUDvNyjM

So many questions
Title: Re: MikroTik hAP ax2
Post by: burakkucat on August 03, 2022, 01:35:26 PM
I watched that video earlier, today, and now await the report from your real-world testing.  :)
Title: Re: MikroTik hAP ax2
Post by: meritez on August 03, 2022, 01:59:19 PM
brochure photo
Title: Re: MikroTik hAP ax2
Post by: burakkucat on August 03, 2022, 03:16:05 PM
Priced £102 and stock currently expected on October 7, 2022, at LinITX (my nearest MikroTik distributor).

Description --

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MikroTik hAP ax² WiFi 6 Router Access Point (802.11ax) - C52iG-5HaxD2HaxD-TC

Introducing the hAP ax² WiFi 6 router - one of the smallest form factor, fully-featured 802.11ax routers on the market, offering all of the advanced features and build quality we've come to expect from MikroTik hAP series routers.

The MikroTik hAP ax2 features a modern quad-core ARM CPU running at 864 MHz, combined with a solid 1GB of RAM, more than enough when it comes to heavy operations like complex firewall rules, IPsec hardware encryption, using more threads or getting the most out of the advanced RouterOS features. The hAP ax2 also features WPA3 advanced encryption support, giving you peace of mind and additional security.

The hAP ax2 has 5 x Gigabit Ethernet ports, port 1 also features PoE in/out for those users who need Power Over Ethernet. The hAP ax² also features a strong dual-band, dual-chain wireless 4-4.5 dBi radio.

Mounting options for the hAP ax² are also versatile, offering both horizontal and vertical desktop mounting, as well as wall mounting with the included accessories.

Specification --

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hAP ax2 Specifications
Product code    C52iG-5HaxD2HaxD-TC
CPU    Quad-Core IPQ-6010 864 MHz
CPU architecture    ARM 64bit
Size of RAM    1GB
Storage    128 MB, NAND
Number of 1G Ethernet ports    5
Number of 1G Ethernet ports with PoE-out    1
Switch chip model    IPQ-6010
Wireless interface model    QCN-5052
Wireless    2.4 GHz 802.11ax dual-chain, 5 GHz 802.11 802.11ax dual-chain
Wireless antenna max gain    2.4 GHz (4.5 dBi), 5 GHz (4 dBi)
Dimensions    120 x 101 x 37 mm
Operating system    RouterOS, License level 4
Operating temperature    -40°C to +50°C
Powering
Number of DC inputs    2 (PoE-in, DC jack)
PoE-in input Voltage    18-28 V
DC jack input Voltage    12-28 V
PoE-out    Passive PoE Ether1, max out per port output (input < 30 V): 600mA
Max total out    0.6 A
Total output power    16.8 W
Power adapter nominal voltage    24 V
Power adapter nominal current    12 A
Max power consumption (without attachments)    12 W
Max power consumption    27 W
Wireless specifications
Rate (2.4 GHz)    1MBit/s Tx (dBm) 22 Rx (dBm) -100
11MBit/s Tx (dBm) 22 Rx (dBm) -94
6MBit/s Tx (dBm) 24 Rx (dBm) -96
54MBit/s Tx (dBm) 22 Rx (dBm) -80
MCS0 Tx (dBm) 24 Rx (dBm) -96
MCS7 Tx (dBm) 21 Rx (dBm) -75
MCS9 Tx (dBm) 19 Rx (dBm) -70
MCS11 Tx (dBm) 17 Rx (dBm) -67
Rate (5 GHz)    6MBit/s Tx (dBm) 23 Rx (dBm) -96
54MBit/s Tx (dBm) 20 Rx (dBm) -80
MCS0 Tx (dBm) 22 Rx (dBm) -96
MCS7 Tx (dBm) 19 Rx (dBm) -75
MCS9 Tx (dBm) 17 Rx (dBm) -70
MCS11 Tx (dBm) 15 Rx (dBm) -67

It looks like something that might interest Alex A*UK.
Title: Re: MikroTik hAP ax2
Post by: craigski on August 03, 2022, 05:33:24 PM
So many questions

Just watched the video, has anyone watched any of the 'Money Heist' series on Netflix?

The guy presenting the hAP ax2 reminds me of 'The Professor' in that series  :)

https://www.looper.com/202958/why-the-professor-from-money-heist-looks-so-familiar/
Title: Re: MikroTik hAP ax2
Post by: meritez on August 03, 2022, 10:57:16 PM
https://youtu.be/nm9RjNbZJjc

Found more
Title: Re: MikroTik hAP ax2
Post by: Weaver on August 04, 2022, 02:46:55 AM
@craigski I watched the Spanish-language original series. It was really excellent!
Title: Re: MikroTik hAP ax2
Post by: shdf on August 04, 2022, 12:49:10 PM
That IPQ6010 is so underclocked  :( it is usualy sold as a 4x 1.8Ghz SOC. It is used at that speed in the new Chateau LTE18 ax by the way...
Title: Re: MikroTik hAP ax2
Post by: meritez on August 04, 2022, 01:34:34 PM
That IPQ6010 is so underclocked  :( it is usualy sold as a 4x 1.8Ghz SOC. It is used at that speed in the new Chateau LTE18 ax by the way...

what do you think of the new logo?

Title: Re: MikroTik hAP ax2
Post by: Ixel on August 04, 2022, 02:53:21 PM
Assuming these can be meshed, I'm tempted to buy three a few months after they are generally available. I currently use Netgear Orbi but the ones I have aren't AX, some devices here are AX capable and over time I guess there will be newer devices here which are AX capable.

That said... I still need to try out the Zyxel router and extender that Lightning Fibre supplied (as a potential replacement/successor to the current Netgear Orbi). I believe that's AX although my network won't be entirely Mikrotik still :D.
Title: Re: MikroTik hAP ax2
Post by: meritez on August 04, 2022, 04:06:53 PM
I watched that video earlier, today, and now await the report from your real-world testing.  :)

Estimates of 168 Euros so far, they can keep it for that price.
Title: Re: MikroTik hAP ax2
Post by: meritez on August 04, 2022, 04:09:33 PM
Assuming these can be meshed, I'm tempted to buy three a few months after they are generally available. I currently use Netgear Orbi but the ones I have aren't AX, some devices here are AX capable and over time I guess there will be newer devices here which are AX capable.

That said... I still need to try out the Zyxel router and extender that Lightning Fibre supplied (as a potential replacement/successor to the current Netgear Orbi). I believe that's AX although my network won't be entirely Mikrotik still :D.

Waiting for the Mikrotik Audience ax with dedicated 5ghz back haul.

Netgear Orbi are not bad, I'm responding from an Orbi Pro SRK60 at present, same chipset as the current MikroTik Audience.

£606 for that Chateau 5G ax,#
2.5G ethernet port is a welcome addition:
https://linitx.com/product/mikrotik-chateau-5g-ax-wifi-6-mobile-access-point-router-s53ug+m-5haxd2haxd-tc+rg502q-ea/17191
Title: Re: MikroTik hAP ax2
Post by: Ixel on August 04, 2022, 04:19:59 PM
Sounds to me like I should really wait for a Mikrotik Audience AX too, seems to be what I'm looking for.