MikroTik hAP ax2 Wi-Fi 6 AX1800 Dual-Band ROS7 L5
The MikroTik hAP ax² (C52iG-5HaxD2HaxD-TC) is a dual-band Wi-Fi 6 home router — dual-core ARM64 IPQ-5018 at 1 GHz, 512 MB RAM, 128 MB NAND, RouterOS v7 License 5, dual-band Wi-Fi 6 AX1800 (5 GHz 802.11a/n/ac/ax 1200 Mbps 4.5 dBi + 2.4 GHz 802.11b/g/n/ax 574 Mbps 3 dBi), 4× internal antennas (non-removable), 5× Gigabit Ethernet, USB 2.0 Type-A, DC jack 12–28V + 802.3af/at PoE-in, 26W max, passive cooling, IP20, -40°C to +70°C, MTBF ~200,000 hours at 25°C. CE, FCC, IC, EAC, RoHS certified. Includes 24V 1.2A power adapter. USD 89.00.
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The MikroTik hAP ax² sits between the hAP ax lite (USD 59, single-band 2.4 GHz, USB-C) and the hAP ax³ (USD 139, quad-core ARM64 1.8 GHz, 2.5G, RP-SMA, License 6) — dual-band Wi-Fi 6 AX1800, ARM64, 512 MB RAM, and RouterOS v7 License 5 at USD 89.00. It is the correct home router for the majority of Canadian households and SMB deployments that need both 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi 6 without the hAP ax³'s premium features.
**IPQ-5018 — dual-core ARM64 with integrated dual-band Wi-Fi 6**
The IPQ-5018 is Qualcomm's dual-core ARM64 Cortex-A53 at 1 GHz — an upgrade from the hAP ax lite's single-band IPQ-5010, adding a second ARM64 core and integrated 5 GHz 802.11ax capability alongside 2.4 GHz. The IPQ-5018 handles routing, firewall, NAT, WireGuard VPN, and simultaneous dual-band Wi-Fi 6 management without throughput compromise for typical home and SMB traffic loads. With 512 MB RAM — double the hAP ax lite's 256 MB — the hAP ax² has meaningful headroom for RouterOS containers, a Pi-hole instance, or more complex firewall rulesets alongside active Wi-Fi 6 client management.
**AX1800 dual-band — 5 GHz + 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi 6 simultaneously**
5 GHz 802.11a/n/ac/ax at 1200 Mbps (2-chain, 4.5 dBi) and 2.4 GHz 802.11b/g/n/ax at 574 Mbps (2-chain, 3 dBi) — both bands active simultaneously via four internal fixed antennas. OFDMA, BSS colouring, WPA3-PSK/EAP, and MU-MIMO on both bands. The 5 GHz band handles high-throughput devices — laptops, streaming devices, gaming consoles — while 2.4 GHz handles IoT devices, smart home sensors, and devices at greater range from the router. No external antenna ports — the internal 4.5 dBi / 3 dBi antennas are fixed. For deployments requiring antenna upgradeability, the hAP ax³'s RP-SMA ports are the correct choice.
**5× Gigabit Ethernet — full switching on a home router**
Five GbE ports versus the hAP ax lite's four — Ether1 as WAN, Ether2–5 as LAN switch ports. All five ports hardware-offloaded by the IPQ-5018's integrated switch. PoE-in on the DC jack and 802.3af/at PoE-in — the hAP ax² can be powered by an 802.3af/at PoE switch or injector without a separate power adapter, a meaningful advantage for clean desk or wall-mount installations where eliminating the power adapter cable matters.
**RouterOS v7 License 5 — the SMB-complete feature set**
License 5 adds unlimited BGP and OSPF instances versus License 4's limits — relevant for an SMB operator running a BGP peering session with an upstream ISP directly on the hAP ax². WireGuard, IPsec, hotspot gateway, CAPsMAN CAP mode, VLAN, scripting, SNMP, and container support (ARM64 containers, 512 MB RAM headroom) are all available at License 5.
**hAP ax² versus hAP ax lite and hAP ax³ — the decision**
- **hAP ax lite (USD 59):** Single-band 2.4 GHz only, USB-C power, 4× GbE, 256 MB RAM, License 4. Correct for travel, hotel rooms, cost-minimised deployments.
- **hAP ax² (USD 89):** Dual-band 5 GHz + 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi 6, 5× GbE, 512 MB RAM, License 5, PoE-in, fixed internal antennas. Correct for most homes and SMB offices.
- **hAP ax³ (USD 139):** Quad-core ARM64 1.8 GHz, 1 GB RAM, 2.5G Ethernet, RP-SMA external antennas, PoE-out, USB 3.0, License 6. Correct for power users, multi-gig ISP plans, BGP homelabs.
**5-year software support guarantee:** RouterOS v7 updates free for life of product or minimum 5 years from date of purchase.
**Canadian market note — IC certification confirmed:** CE, FCC, IC, EAC, RoHS — IC (ISED) certified for Canadian dual-band Wi-Fi operation. Highlight IC certification on the wirelessnetware.ca listing.
Key specifications:
- **Product code:** C52iG-5HaxD2HaxD-TC
- **CPU / Switch / Wi-Fi:** IPQ-5018, dual-core ARM64, 1 GHz
- **Wi-Fi 5 GHz:** 802.11a/n/ac/ax, 1200 Mbps, 2-chain, 4.5 dBi internal
- **Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz:** 802.11b/g/n/ax, 574 Mbps, 2-chain, 3 dBi internal
- **Wi-Fi class:** AX1800 dual-band
- **RAM / Storage:** 512 MB / 128 MB NAND
- **OS:** RouterOS v7, License 5
- **GbE ports:** 5× (10/100/1000)
- **USB:** 1× USB 2.0 Type-A
- **DC jack:** 12–28V
- **PoE-in:** 802.3af/at
- **Max power:** 26W (13W without attachments)
- **Cooling:** Passive
- **IP rating:** IP20
- **Operating temp:** -40°C to +70°C
- **MTBF:** ~200,000 hours at 25°C
- **Certifications:** CE, FCC, IC, EAC, RoHS — IC confirmed
- **Included:** 24V 1.2A power adapter
- **Suggested price:** USD 89.00
- Product code
- C52iG-5HaxD2HaxD-TC
- Architecture
- ARM 64bit
- CPU
- Quad-Core IPQ-6010 864 MHz
- Switch chip model
- IPQ-6010
- Operating System
- RouterOS, License level 4
- Size of RAM
- 1 GB
- Storage size
- 128 MB, NAND
- Number of DC inputs
- 2 (PoE-in, DC jack)
- DC jack input Voltage
- 12-28 V
- PoE in
- 18-28 V
- Wireless AP
- 2.4 GHz 802.11ax dual-chain, 5 GHz 802.11 802.11ax dual-chain
- Dimensions
- 120 x 101 x 37 mm
- Antenna gain dBi for 2.4 GHz
- 4.5 dBi
- Antenna gain dBi for 5 GHz
- 4 dBi
- Operating Temperature
- -40°C to +50°C
- Number of 1G Ethernet ports
- 5
- Number of 1G Ethernet ports with PoE-out
- 1
- Wireless interface model
- QCN-5052
General information
All students who attend the Training can receive a free L4 license from MikroTik. Training should be at least three days long.
Students are allowed to take the certification test ONLY upon the attendance of individual training course, in the class, under the supervision of a MikroTik Certified Training Partner.
Each certification test consists of a pre-defined % of random questions (multiple choice and true/false) from specific question categories. Items also have a difficulty parameter. MTCNA test is generated from more straightforward questions, Advanced tests – from more difficult questions.
Only one attempt is allowed. The test must be finished within one hour. The passing grade is set to 60%. There are 25 questions in the exam.
Certificate numbers and RouterOS L4 licenses are assigned automatically by MikroTik. Students can see their certificates and generate license keys once logged into the account server. Printed documents from MikroTik cost USD 30 per piece. Shipping is not included.
Remote training sessions and certification exams are not allowed.
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The price includes class attendance, course materials, coffee breaks and lunch, "Only for local Training." The amount does not cover travel and accommodation expenses.
Please bring (very important): Laptop, power extension strip (10ft./3m) with five sockets, one long Ethernet cable (16ft./5m+) and several short Ethernet cables.
Cost: Early bird price for the course is $850. It is valid 15 days before the scheduled session, referring to the MikroTik Training website. The price will be $1050 after the early bird date. The price includes class attendance, course materials, coffee breaks and lunch," Only for local Training." The amount does not cover travel and accommodation expenses. Seating is limited to only four students. The seat is reserved and guaranteed just after the payment is received in full amount.
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