The MikroTik E50UG, also known as the hEX refresh, is a compact, affordable, wired router designed for homes and small offices.¹ It's an updated version of the classic hEX (RB750Gr3) router, offering a significant performance boost for the same price.²

Key Features and Specifications

• Processor & Memory: It's powered by a modern ARM dual-core 950 MHz CPU and has 512 MB of RAM, which is twice the memory of its predecessor.³ This hardware upgrade can increase its performance by over 100% depending on the network configuration.⁴

   

• Ports: It has five Gigabit Ethernet ports, making it a cost-effective way to interconnect your main home or office devices.⁵ One port supports passive PoE-in (12-28V) to power the router, and it has a full-sized USB 2.0 port for adding storage or a modem.⁶

   

• RouterOS: The device runs on MikroTik's powerful and feature-rich RouterOS v7 operating system, which offers a wide range of enterprise-grade features, including advanced routing, firewall rules, VLANs, and VPN support with hardware acceleration.⁷

   

• Design: The router has a compact, fanless metal enclosure that ensures quiet operation and makes it suitable for desktop placement. It has a low maximum power consumption of only 10W.⁸

   

This router is an excellent choice for users who need a reliable and powerful wired router with advanced networking capabilities at an entry-level price point.

MikroTik hEX Refresh (E50UG) - Unboxing and Overview

This video provides a detailed unboxing and first impressions of the MikroTik E50UG router, showing its physical features and what's included in the box.