The  MikroTik C53UiG+5HPaxD2HPaxD (hAP ax³) —marketed as hAP ax³—is a high-performance tri-band Wi‑Fi 6 router designed for modern homes and small businesses. It combines dual-band 5 GHz and a 2.4 GHz band, five Gigabit Ethernet ports, USB, PoE output, and advanced hardware encryption, all powered by a powerful quad-core CPU and RouterOS v7 Level 4.

Core Hardware

• Product Model: C53UiG+5HPaxD2HPaxD (hAP ax³)
• CPU: Qualcomm IPQ-6010, 4 cores at 864 MHz (ARM 64-bit)
• RAM: 1 GB
• Storage: 128 MB NAND Flash
• RouterOS License: Level 4 (v7)
• MTBF: ~200,000 hours at 25 °C
• Operating Temp Range: –40 °C to +50 °C
• Enclosure: Compact desktop/tower with wall-mount support

Wireless Specifications

• 2.4 GHz (Wi‑Fi 6):
  • 802.11ax, 2×2 MIMO
  • Max Data Rate: 574 Mbps
  • Antenna Gain: ~4 dBi
• 5 GHz (Wi‑Fi 6):
  • Dual-band 5 GHz support (two radios)
  • Each 2×2 MIMO, 802.11a/n/ac/ax
  • Max Data Rate per radio: 1200 Mbps
• Total Throughput: Class AX3000 (approx. 1.7 Gbps total)
• Security: WPA3 with WPA2 fallback, VLANs over Wi‑Fi

Ports & Connectivity

• Ethernet:
  • 5 × Gigabit Ethernet ports
    • Port 1 supports Passive PoE-out (up to 600 mA)
• USB:
  • 1 × USB 2.0 Type-A (supports up to 1 A)
• Buttons:
  • Mode/reset button (programmable)

💡 Power & Cooling

• Power Inputs:
  • DC jack: 12–28 V DC
  • Passive PoE-in on Ethernet port (18–28 V)
• Power Consumption:
  • Idle: ~12 W
  • Peak (with USB and PoE usage): ~25 W
• Cooling: Fully passive, no fans

🔐 Security & VPN

• VPN Acceleration: Hardware IPsec and WireGuard support

🌐 RouterOS v7 Features

• Routing: Static, OSPF, BGP, RIP, IPv6 ready
• Firewall/NAT: Full-featured with VLAN and QoS
• Wireless Management: AP, station, WDS, CAPsMAN
• Monitoring Tools: SNMP, Torch, Netwatch, traffic flow
• VPN Methods: IPsec, WireGuard, L2TP, SSTP, OpenVPN
• Management: Winbox, WebFig, CLI, API

📦 Physical & Environmental

• Dimensions: 180 × 110 × 37 mm
• Weight: ~400 g
• Mounting: Desktop or wall-mountable
• Cooling: Passive (no fan)

Meta Description

MikroTik C53UiG+5HPaxD2HPaxD (hAP ax³) is a powerful tri-band Wi‑Fi 6 router with dual 5 GHz radios, 2.4 GHz, five Gigabit ports with PoE‑out, USB, passive PoE-in, hardware VPN, and RouterOS Level 4—ideal for high-speed home and small business connections.

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