MikroTik C53UiG+5HPaxD2HPaxD – hAP ax³ Wi‑Fi 6 Router

MikroTik C53UiG+5HPaxD2HPaxD – hAP ax³ Wi‑Fi 6 Router

The MikroTik C53UiG+5HPaxD2HPaxD, also marketed as the hAP ax³, is a tri‑band Wi‑Fi 6 (AX1800) home and small‑office router built for fast, reliable wireless networking and advanced routing performance. Powered by a quad‑core CPU and RouterOS v7, this model delivers high throughput, modern connectivity options, and professional‑grade features in an easy‑to‑use package.

Key Product Description

The hAP ax³ combines cutting‑edge Wi‑Fi 6 wireless performance with powerful wired connectivity, USB expansion, and flexible PoE options — ideal for high‑speed internet plans, multiple wireless devices, and demanding home or small business networks. With support for advanced security standards and a full suite of networking features from MikroTik’s RouterOS, it’s designed for both novice and experienced users.

Features & Specifications

🔹 Performance Hardware

• Quad‑core ARM 64‑bit CPU (IPQ‑6010) up to 1.8 GHz with 1 GB RAM and 128 MB flash storage.

• Built‑in hardware acceleration for fast processing.

📶 Advanced Wi‑Fi 6 Wireless

• Tri‑band Wi‑Fi 6 (AX1800) — supports simultaneous 2.4 GHz and dual 5 GHz radios for broad coverage and high speeds.

• 2.4 GHz: up to 574 Mbps (802.11ax).

• 5 GHz: up to 1200 Mbps per band (802.11ax).

• 2×2 MIMO on both bands with external antennas (3.3 dBi on 2.4 GHz / 5.5 dBi on 5 GHz).

• Supports WPA3 wireless security for stronger Wi‑Fi protection.

🌐 Wired Connectivity

• 1 × 2.5 GbE port for high‑speed internet uplink or LAN.

• 4 × Gigabit Ethernet ports for wired devices.

• PoE‑in and PoE‑out support on port 1 (Passive PoE), enabling flexible powering options.

🔌 Additional Ports

• USB 3.0 Type‑A port for external storage, LTE/5G modem backup, or other peripherals.

🛠 RouterOS v7 Software

Powered by MikroTik’s advanced RouterOS platform with License Level 6:

• Full routing (Static, OSPF, BGP), VPN (WireGuard, IPsec), firewall, NAT, and traffic management.

• VLANs, QoS, SNMP, monitoring, and remote management.

• CAPsMAN support for centralized wireless AP management.

⚡ Power & Installation

• Dual power options: DC jack (12–28 V) or Passive PoE‑in (18–28 V).

• Passive cooling (fan‑less) for silent operation.

• Compact form factor with desktop or wall‑mount options.

🎯 Ideal For

• High‑speed home Wi‑Fi with multiple devices

• Small business networks requiring robust wireless and routing features

• Users wanting future‑ready Wi‑Fi 6 performance