The MikroTik hAP ax³ is a powerful dual-band Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) router and access point designed for home and small office use.¹ It is MikroTik's top-of-the-line home access point, offering a combination of high-performance hardware and the advanced features of RouterOS.²

Key Features and Specifications

• Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax): This is the core feature.³ Wi-Fi 6 provides significant improvements in speed and efficiency, especially in high-density environments with many connected devices. It offers up to 40% higher speeds in the 5 GHz band and up to 90% higher speeds in the 2.4 GHz band compared to previous standards.⁴ The hAP ax³ has a combined wireless speed of AX1800.⁵

   

• Wired Connectivity: It's a versatile device with a mix of ports.⁶ It includes four Gigabit Ethernet ports and one high-speed 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet port.⁷ This 2.5G port is perfect for connecting to a high-speed internet modem or a local server for faster file transfers.⁸

   

• Hardware: The router is powered by a quad-core ARM CPU running at 1.8 GHz, along with 1 GB of RAM and 128 MB of NAND storage.⁹ This powerful hardware allows it to handle complex network tasks like a robust firewall, VPN tunnels, and advanced routing without impacting performance.¹⁰

   

• Antennas: The hAP ax³ features powerful external antennas with a gain of up to 5.5 dBi on the 5 GHz band, which provides a strong wireless signal and wider coverage.¹¹

   

• RouterOS v7: It runs on the latest version of MikroTik's powerful RouterOS operating system.¹² This provides a full suite of enterprise-grade features and allows for a high degree of customization without any extra cost or subscriptions.

   

• Power over Ethernet (PoE): It supports both PoE-in and PoE-out.¹³ It can be powered by a PoE source on one of its ports and can, in turn, provide passive PoE to another device.¹⁴

   

• USB Port: The device includes a USB 3.0 port that can be used for external storage or to connect a cellular modem for a backup internet connection.¹⁵

   

This video provides an overview of the hAP ax3, highlighting its features and why it's a great choice for upgrading a home network.

MikroTik hAP ax3: MikroTik's blue gem