MikroTik L009UiGS-2HaxD-IN 8×GbE Wi-Fi 6 2.5G SFP

The MikroTik L009UiGS-2HaxD-IN is the wireless variant of the L009 product line — the same high-performance ARM router platform as the L009UiGS-RM, with one critical addition: a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi 6 AX600 radio built directly into the router. Where the L009UiGS-RM is a pure wired router, the L009UiGS-2HaxD-IN is a wireless router, combining the L009's full routing and switching capabilities with Wi-Fi 6 in a single device. At USD 129.00 — just USD 10.00 more than the L009UiGS-RM — the Wi-Fi 6 radio is arguably the best-value Wi-Fi 6 addition in the current MikroTik catalogue.

**The L009 platform — what it inherits from the RM variant**

All of the core capabilities documented for the L009UiGS-RM apply equally to the L009UiGS-2HaxD-IN. Both share the same IPQ-5018 dual-core ARM32 CPU at 800 MHz, Marvell 88E6190 switch chip with 2.5G full duplex connection to the CPU, 512 MB RAM, 128 MB NAND, RouterOS v7 License 5, 8× Gigabit Ethernet with Ether1 PoE-in and Ether8 PoE-out, 2.5G SFP port, USB 3.0 Type-A at 1.5A with USB Power Reset, RJ45 serial console, DC jack input, passive heatsink enclosure, and K-79 rackmount compatibility for four units per 1U. The performance characteristics are identical — up to 4× faster than RB2011, 60–90 Mbps IPsec hardware encryption, ARM container support, Pi-hole, USB LTE modem failover. Rather than repeat those specifications in full here, see the L009UiGS-RM product page for the complete platform description. The difference is the Wi-Fi 6 radio — and how it changes the L009UiGS-2HaxD-IN's deployment use cases.

**The Wi-Fi 6 radio — 2.4 GHz AX600 with RP-SMA external antennas**

The L009UiGS-2HaxD-IN's Wi-Fi 6 radio is the IPQ-5018's integrated 2.4 GHz 802.11ax radio — the same physical chip as the CPU provides the Wi-Fi 6 radio, a tightly integrated single-chip architecture. The radio specifications:

- **Standard:** 802.11b/g/n/ax (Wi-Fi 6)

- **Chains:** 2 (2×2 MIMO)

- **Max data rate:** 574 Mbps (AX600 single-band 2.4 GHz)

- **Antenna connectors:** RP-SMA (external, via HGO indoor antenna kit)

- **Antenna gain:** 4 dBi (HGO indoor antenna kit antennas)

The RP-SMA external antenna connectors are the hardware differentiator that separates the L009UiGS-2HaxD-IN from the hAP ax lite's internal antennas. Where the hAP ax lite uses fixed internal 4.3 dBi antennas that cannot be removed or replaced, the L009UiGS-2HaxD-IN exposes its Wi-Fi 6 radio through standard RP-SMA connectors — the industry-standard connector for replaceable Wi-Fi antennas. This means:

- **The HGO indoor antenna kit (included) provides the standard 4 dBi antennas** for out-of-box Wi-Fi 6 operation — no separate antenna purchase required. The HGO kit provides the physical antennas that connect to the L009UiGS-2HaxD-IN's RP-SMA connectors, completing the wireless setup.

- **Custom antenna upgrades are plug-and-play:** Any RP-SMA compatible antenna can replace the HGO kit antennas — a higher-gain 5 dBi, 7 dBi, or 9 dBi omnidirectional RP-SMA antenna increases the 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi 6 coverage radius without modifying the router. For a larger home, open-plan office, or warehouse deployment where the HGO kit's 4 dBi antennas provide insufficient coverage, RP-SMA antenna upgrades are available from MikroTik and third-party suppliers.

- **Directional antennas are possible:** An RP-SMA directional patch or sector antenna can be connected to one or both chains — allowing the L009UiGS-2HaxD-IN to direct its Wi-Fi 6 signal toward a specific area, building section, or outdoor zone. For a deployment where the router is mounted at one end of a long corridor and Wi-Fi coverage is needed primarily in one direction, a directional RP-SMA antenna replaces the omnidirectional HGO antenna for that chain.

MikroTik explicitly calls out the RP-SMA upgrade path on the product page: "The device comes with powerful external antennas, but if needed, you can connect your own via the RP-SMA connectors." This is a clear product-page selling point — list it prominently on the wirelessnetware.ca product listing.

**Wi-Fi 6 AX600 at 2.4 GHz — same radio, same benefits as the hAP ax lite**

The L009UiGS-2HaxD-IN's 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi 6 radio delivers the same 802.11ax improvements as the hAP ax lite's radio — OFDMA parallel client scheduling, BSS colouring for interference reduction in dense environments, WPA3-PSK/EAP security, up to 574 Mbps theoretical throughput, and MikroTik's stated "up to 90% higher speed in the 2.4 GHz spectrum" over previous-generation Wi-Fi. The same OFDMA benefits for multi-client home and office environments, the same WPA3 security improvement over WPA2, and the same BSS colouring benefit for deployments in apartment buildings or offices with many overlapping Wi-Fi networks.

The key difference from the hAP ax lite in the Wi-Fi context: the L009UiGS-2HaxD-IN provides 8× Gigabit Ethernet ports plus Wi-Fi 6, where the hAP ax lite provides 4× Gigabit Ethernet plus Wi-Fi 6. For a deployment where more than four wired devices need Gigabit connectivity alongside Wi-Fi 6 — a home office with a desktop, NAS, smart TV, IP phone, and a network printer, plus Wi-Fi 6 for laptops and mobile devices — the L009UiGS-2HaxD-IN's 8-port Gigabit switch plus Wi-Fi 6 eliminates the need for a separate unmanaged switch. The L009UiGS-2HaxD-IN is a complete home or SMB network infrastructure device — router, Wi-Fi 6 AP, and 8-port Gigabit switch in one unit.

**Deployment use cases — where the 2HaxD-IN fits versus the RM**

The choice between the L009UiGS-RM (wired-only) and the L009UiGS-2HaxD-IN (wireless) follows a simple decision framework:

- **Pure server room, data centre, or rack infrastructure role:** L009UiGS-RM. No Wi-Fi radio needed, lower max power consumption (40W vs 47W), all mounting accessories included.

- **Home office, SMB office, or retail/hospitality router:** L009UiGS-2HaxD-IN. Wi-Fi 6 serves wireless clients directly from the router without a separate Wi-Fi AP. USD 10 more than the RM for a fully functional Wi-Fi 6 router.

- **Dense 1U rack deployment with Wi-Fi coverage per rack unit:** L009UiGS-2HaxD-IN. Four units in a 1U rack space, each with an independent 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi 6 radio — for a co-location facility, hotel, or multi-tenant office where each rack unit requires both routing and local Wi-Fi coverage.

- **RB2011 replacement in a home or SMB with existing Wi-Fi:** Either variant. If a separate Wi-Fi AP is already deployed and the L009 is replacing the RB2011 as a pure router/switch, the RM saves USD 10 and eliminates an unused radio.

**CAPsMAN — centralised Wi-Fi management when deploying multiple units**

When multiple L009UiGS-2HaxD-IN units are deployed in the same building or campus — four units in a 1U rack, or distributed across office floors — RouterOS v7's CAPsMAN controller allows centralised management of all Wi-Fi 6 radios from a single RouterOS device. One L009UiGS-2HaxD-IN (or any RouterOS device) acts as the CAPsMAN controller, pushing SSID, security policy, channel assignment, and power settings to all other L009UiGS-2HaxD-IN units operating as CAPs. For a hotel deployment where each floor has one L009UiGS-2HaxD-IN providing both router and Wi-Fi 6 AP functions, CAPsMAN allows the hotel IT administrator to change the guest Wi-Fi password, update WPA3 settings, or rebalance channel assignments across all floors simultaneously from a single management interface.

**Power consumption note — 47W max with Wi-Fi radio active**

The L009UiGS-2HaxD-IN's 47W max power consumption (vs 40W for the L009UiGS-RM) reflects the additional thermal load of the Wi-Fi 6 radio. The passive heatsink enclosure is thermally rated for both variants — the same aluminium heatsink case handles the additional 7W of Wi-Fi radio heat without active cooling across the -40°C to +70°C operating temperature range. In a 1U rack deployment with four L009UiGS-2HaxD-IN units, the combined max power consumption is 4 × 47W = 188W — a relevant input for rack power planning and PDU capacity calculations. Under normal operating conditions without full Wi-Fi load and without PoE-out attachments, the 14W max power without attachments figure is the more representative baseline.

**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:** The L009UiGS-2HaxD-IN is certified CE, FCC, IC, EAC, and RoHS — IC (ISED) certification is confirmed and published on the product page. The L009UiGS-2HaxD-IN can be listed and sold for Canadian indoor wireless operation without an IC certification advisory. Confirm the specific IC certification number from the regulatory documentation for listing purposes. IC certification is a meaningful selling point for Canadian enterprise and ISP customers — note it prominently on the wirelessnetware.ca product listing.

Key specifications:

- **Product code:** L009UiGS-2HaxD-IN

- **Architecture:** ARM 32-bit

- **CPU / Wi-Fi chip:** IPQ-5018, dual-core ARM32, 800 MHz (CPU and Wi-Fi 6 radio integrated)

- **Switch chip:** Marvell 88E6190

- **RAM:** 512 MB

- **Storage:** 128 MB NAND

- **OS:** RouterOS v7, License 5

- **Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz:** 802.11b/g/n/ax, Wi-Fi 6, 2-chain, 574 Mbps max, 4 dBi RP-SMA external antennas (HGO kit)

- **Wi-Fi speed class:** AX600 (single-band 2.4 GHz)

- **Antenna connectors:** RP-SMA (upgradeable)

- **Gigabit Ethernet ports:** 8× (Ether1: 802.3af/at PoE-in 24–56V; Ether8: passive PoE-out)

- **SFP port:** 1× (2.5G supported)

- **USB:** 1× USB 3.0 Type-A, max 1.5A, USB Power Reset

- **Serial console:** RJ45

- **DC jack input:** 24–56V

- **PoE-in:** 802.3af/at, 24–56V (Ether1)

- **PoE-out:** Passive PoE, Ether8, 1A LV / 450 mA HV, 1A max total

- **Max power consumption:** 47W

- **Max power without attachments:** 14W

- **Cooling:** Passive (heatsink enclosure)

- **IP rating:** IP20

- **Operating temperature:** -40°C to +70°C

- **MTBF:** ~200,000 hours at 25°C

- **Mode button:** Yes

- **Certifications:** CE, FCC, IC, EAC, RoHS — IC confirmed

- **Included:** 24V 1.5A power adapter, HGO indoor antenna kit, K-55 screw kit

- **Optional accessory:** K-79 rackmount kit (up to 4× per 1U — sold separately)

- **Suggested price:** USD 129.00