The
MikroTik RB952Ui-5ac2nD (hAP ac lite), commonly referred to as
hAP ac lite, is a compact dual-band wireless router and access point that provides both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi simultaneously. Designed for home and small office environments, it combines wireless networking, routing, switching, and basic power delivery through passive PoE.
It's powered by RouterOS with a Level 4 license, offering rich network control and flexibility in a cost-effective form.
Core Specifications
- Product Code: RB952Ui-5ac2nD
- Product Name: hAP ac lite
- Architecture: MIPSBE
- CPU Model: Qualcomm Atheros QCA9531
- CPU Frequency: 650 MHz
- CPU Cores: Single core
- RAM: 64 MB
- Storage Type: Flash
- Storage Size: 16 MB
- Operating System: RouterOS (v6 or v7 compatible)
- License Level: Level 4
- MTBF: 100,000 hours at 25°C
Wireless Specifications
- Wi-Fi Standards:
- 2.4 GHz: 802.11b/g/n
- 5 GHz: 802.11a/n/ac
- Dual-Band Operation: Yes (simultaneous)
- 2.4 GHz Radio:
- Max Data Rate: 300 Mbps
- Chains: 2 (2x2 MIMO)
- Antenna Gain: 1.5 dBi (integrated)
- 5 GHz Radio:
- Max Data Rate: 433 Mbps
- Chains: 1 (1x1 SISO)
- Antenna Gain: 2 dBi (integrated)
- Wireless Mode Support: AP, station, WDS, bridge
- Security: WPA/WPA2, MAC filtering, VLAN tagging, Access Control Lists
Ethernet & Ports
- Ethernet Ports: 5 × 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet
- Port 1 supports Passive PoE input
- Port 5 supports Passive PoE output (max 500 mA)
- USB Port: 1 × USB 2.0 Type-A
- Supports 3G/4G modems, USB storage, USB-powered accessories
- Reset Button: Yes
- LED Indicators: Power, activity
Powering
- Input Voltage Range: 10 – 28 V DC
- Power Input Options: DC jack or Passive PoE (on port 1)
- Power Output (PoE-out): Passive PoE on port 5, max 500 mA at input voltage
- Max Power Consumption:
- Without PoE-out: 8 W
- With PoE-out: up to 20 W
- Included Power Supply: 24 V, 1.2 A DC adapter
Physical & Environmental
- Dimensions: 113 × 89 × 28 mm
- Weight: ~200 g
- Enclosure: Indoor plastic case (IP20)
- Cooling: Passive (fanless)
- Operating Temperature: -30°C to +70°C
- Mounting: Desktop or wall-mountable
Software Features (RouterOS Level 4)
- Routing: Static, RIP, OSPF, BGP
- Firewall: Stateful packet inspection, NAT
- Bridging: VLAN support, hardware offloading
- VPN: PPTP, L2TP, SSTP, IPsec, OpenVPN
- Wireless Management: CAPsMAN compatible
- QoS: Simple queues, PCQ, HTB
- Monitoring Tools: Ping, Traceroute, Torch, Netwatch, SNMP
- Management Interfaces: Winbox, WebFig, CLI, SSH, API
Use Case Scenarios
- Small or home office dual-band router
- Wireless AP with basic routing and firewall
- Power remote devices via PoE-out port
- Entry-level CAPsMAN-controlled AP
- USB connectivity for modems or storage
Meta Description
MikroTik RB952Ui-5ac2nD (hAP ac lite) is a compact dual-band router featuring 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi, 5 Ethernet ports, USB, passive PoE output, and RouterOS Level 4—ideal for home or small office wireless networks.
