User Manual - hAP ax³

Safety Warnings

Before working on any equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and be familiar with standard practices for preventing accidents.

Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws and regulations. The installation of the equipment must comply with local and national electrical codes.

This unit is intended to be installed in the rackmount. Please read the mounting instructions carefully before beginning installation. Failure to use the correct hardware or to follow the correct procedures could result in a hazardous situation for people and damage to the system.

This product is intended to be installed indoors. Keep this product away from water, fire, humidity, or hot environments.

Use only the power supply and accessories approved by the manufacturer, which can be found in the original packaging of this product.

Read the installation instructions before connecting the system to the power source.

MikroTik cannot guarantee that no accidents or damage will occur due to the improper use of the device. Please use this product with care and operate at your own risk!

In the case of device failure, please disconnect it from power. The fastest way to do so is by unplugging the power plug from the power outlet.

It is the customer's responsibility to follow local country regulations, including operation within legal frequency channels, output power, cabling requirements, and Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) requirements. All MikroTik radio devices must be professionally installed.

Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation: This MikroTik equipment complies with the FCC, IC, and European Union radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This MikroTik device should be installed and operated no closer than 37 centimeters from your body, occupational user, or the general public.

First steps:

1. Please attach provided antennas to the device, before connecting to the power source;
2. Make sure your Internet service provider is allowing hardware change and will issue an automatic IP address;
3. Connect the service provider cable to the Internet port and connect the device to the power source;
4. Open network connections on your computer and search for MikroTik wireless network - connect to it;
5. The configuration can be done through the wireless network using a web browser or mobile app. Alternatively, you can use a WinBox configuration tool https://mt.lv/winbox;
6. Open https://192.168.88.1 in your web browser to start configuration, user name: admin and there is no password by default (or, for some models, check user and wireless passwords on the sticker);
7. Click the (Check for updates) button and update your RouterOS software to the latest version;
8. Choose your country, to apply country regulation settings;
9. Set up your wireless network password;
10. Set up your router password;

*This device requires a WifiWave2 package for wireless interfaces to work.

To reach the password, pull out the card place-holder near product information.

Image Description: A black MikroTik hAP ax³ device with two antennas attached. Ports visible include Ethernet, USB, and a power button.

Powering

• Number of DC inputs: 2 (PoE-in, DC jack)
• PoE-in input Voltage: 18-28 V
• DC jack input Voltage: 12-28 V
• PoE-out Passive PoE Ether1, max out per port output (input < 30 V): 0.625 A
• PoE-out total output power: 15 W
• Power adapter nominal voltage: 24 V
• Power adapter nominal current: 1.5 A
• Max power consumption (without attachments): 15 W
• Max power consumption: 38 W

Configuration

MikroTik recommends clicking the "Check for updates" button and updating your RouterOS software to the latest version to ensure the best performance and stability. RouterOS includes many configuration options in addition to what is described in this document. We suggest starting here to get yourself accustomed to the possibilities: https://mt.lv/help. In case an IP connection is not available, the Winbox tool (https://mt.lv/winbox) can be used to connect to the MAC address of the device from the LAN side (all access is blocked from the internet port by default). For recovery purposes, it is possible to boot the device from the network, see section Buttons and jumpers.

Extension slots and ports

• Product code: C53UiG+5HPaxD2HPaxD
• CPU: Quad-Core IPQ-6010 1.8 GHz
• CPU architecture: ARM 64bit
• Size of RAM: 1 GB
• Storage: 128 MB, NAND
• Number of 1G Ethernet ports: 4
• Number of 2.5G Ethernet ports: 1 (supports PoE-in/out)
• USB: 1 USB 3 type A
• Switch chip model: IPQ-6010
• Wireless interface model: QCN-5022 (2.4 GHz), QCN-5052 (5 GHz)
• Wireless: 2.4 GHz 802.11b/g/n/ax dual-chain, 5 GHz 802.11a/n/ac/ax dual-chain
• Wireless antenna max gain: 2.4 GHz (3.3 dBi), 5 GHz (5.5 dBi)
• Dimensions: 251 x 130 x 39 mm
• Operating system: RouterOS, License level 6
• Operating temperature: -40°C to +70°C

Buttons and jumpers

RouterBOOT reset button has the following functions:

• Hold the button before powering on the device, and at power-up, the button will force load the backup boot loader. Continue holding the button for the other two functions of this button.
• Release the button when the green LED starts flashing, to reset the RouterOS configuration. To not load the backup boot loader, you can start holding the button after power is already applied.
• Release the button after LED is no longer flashing (~20 seconds) to cause the device to look for Netinstall servers (required for reinstalling RouterOS over the network).

Regardless of the above option used, the system will load the backup RouterBOOT loader if the button is pressed before power is applied to the device. Useful for RouterBOOT debugging and recovery.

Operating system support

The device supports RouterOS software with version 7.5 at or above which is indicated in the RouterOS menu /system resource. Other operating systems have not been tested.

Accessories

Image Description: A row of accessory images: a 24V 1.5A power adapter, a fastening set, an HGO indoor antenna kit, and a case base.

Notice

• Datasheet for any device is available on the official manufacturer website.
• The Frequency band 5.470-5.725 GHz isn't allowed for commercial use.
• Please make sure the device has a locking package (firmware version from the manufacturer) which is required to be applied to the end-user equipment to prevent the end-user from reconfiguration. The product will be marked with country code “-EG” - C53UiG+5HPaxD2HPaxD-EG.
• For Outdoor Usage: End-user requires approval/license from the NTRA.
• Firmware for Egypt Regulatory have their wireless frequency range limited to 2.400 – 2.4835 GHz, the TX power is limited to 20dBm (EIRP).
• Firmware for Egypt Regulatory have their wireless frequency range limited to 5.150 – 5.250 GHz, the TX power is limited to 23dBm (EIRP).
• Firmware for Egypt Regulatory have their wireless frequency range limited to 5.250 – 5.350 GHz, the TX power is limited to 20dBm (EIRP).

This device needs to be upgraded to the latest version to ensure compliance with local authority regulations! It is the end users responsibility to follow local country regulations, including operation within legal frequency channels, output power, cabling requirements, and Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) requirements. All MikroTik radio devices must be professionally installed.

To avoid pollution of the environment, please separate the device from household waste and dispose of it in a safe manner, such as at designated waste disposal sites. Familiarize yourself with the procedures for the proper transportation of the equipment to the designated disposal sites in your area.

Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

Product Code: C53UiG+5HPaxD2HPaxD-US

FCC ID: TV7C53-5AXD2AXD

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Note: This unit was tested with shielded cables on the peripheral devices. Shielded cables must be used with the unit to ensure compliance.

APPROVED 2.4 GHz ANTENNA:

• 3.36 dBi Omni-directional (HGO-antenna-IN)

APPROVED 5 GHz ANTENNA:

• 6.01 dBi Omni-directional (HGO-antenna-IN)

Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation: This MikroTik equipment complies with the FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This MikroTik device should be installed and operated no closer than 37 centimeters from your body, occupational user, or the general public.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

Product Code: C53UiG+5HPaxD2HPaxD-US

IC: 7442A-C53AX

This device contains license-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada's license-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference. (2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Les dispositifs fonctionnant dans la bande de 5 150 à 5 250 MHz sont réservés uniquement pour une utilisation à l'intérieur afin de réduire les risques de brouillage préjudiciable aux systèmes de satellites mobiles utilisant les mêmes canaux.

APPROVED 2.4 GHz ANTENNA:

• 3.36 dBi Omni-directional (HGO-antenna-IN)

APPROVED 5 GHz ANTENNA:

• 6.01 dBi Omni-directional (HGO-antenna-IN)

Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation: This MikroTik equipment complies with the IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This MikroTik device should be installed and operated no closer than 37 centimeters from your body, occupational user, or the general public.

Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux rayonnements IC établies pour un environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec un minimum de 37cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps.

UKCA marking

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CE Declaration of Conformity

MikroTik SIA declares that the radio equipment type C53UiG+5HPaxD2HPaxD is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: https://mikrotik.com/products

This section contains declarations of conformity in multiple languages, including Bulgarian, Czech, Danish, German, Greek, English, Spanish, Estonian, Finnish, Hungarian, Lithuanian, Latvian, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Slovak, Slovenian, Swedish, Maltese, Croatian, Icelandic, Turkish, Ukrainian.

WLAN

This MikroTik device meets Maximum transmit power limits per ETSI regulations. For more detailed information see Declaration of Conformity above.

The WLAN function for this device is restricted to indoor use only when operating in the 5150 to 5350 MHz frequency range.

Technical Specifications