The MikroTik RB951Ui-2HnD, also known as the hAP (home Access Point), is a compact, five-port wireless router and access point designed for home and small office environments.¹ It offers a powerful feature set for its size and price, all managed by the full-featured RouterOS.²

Key Features and Specifications

• Wireless: It operates on the 2.4 GHz frequency band with 802.11b/g/n (Wi-Fi 4) standards.³ It has a high-power, integrated 1000mW (30dBm) dual-chain wireless radio and two antennas, which provide excellent signal strength and coverage.

   

• Ports: It has five 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports.⁴ All ports can be managed and configured using RouterOS.

   

• Processor & Memory: The device is powered by a 600 MHz CPU and has 128 MB of RAM. This hardware is sufficient for running a wide range of RouterOS features.

• PoE (Power over Ethernet): The RB951Ui-2HnD has two important PoE features:

  • PoE-in: The first Ethernet port can accept passive PoE (8-30V DC) to power the device.⁵

     

  • PoE-out: The last Ethernet port (#5) can provide passive PoE to power another MikroTik device, such as a wireless CPE or an IP camera.

• RouterOS: It runs on MikroTik's powerful and versatile RouterOS operating system (License Level 4), which provides a full suite of enterprise-grade features, including a firewall, VPN, QoS, and more, all without extra cost.⁶

   

• USB Port: It includes a USB 2.0 port that can be used to add external storage or a 3G/4G modem for a backup internet connection.⁷

   

The RB951Ui-2HnD is a very popular choice for users who want to learn about advanced networking or for small businesses that need a reliable, feature-rich router at a low cost.