MikroTik hAP ac² – Dual-Band Wireless Access Point for SOHO / SMB Networks

The MikroTik hAP ac² is a dual-band dual-concurrent access point for home and small office use, transmitting simultaneously on 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz with five Gigabit Ethernet ports, IPsec hardware acceleration, and 4G/LTE modem support via USB. The quad-core IPQ-4018 processor at up to 896 MHz and a universal enclosure supporting horizontal desktop or vertical tower positioning — with an included wall mount kit — make the hAP ac² an all-in-one solution for SOHO networks that need AC wireless, Gigabit connectivity, and high-performance VPN in a single compact unit.

Dual-concurrent operation on 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz simultaneously — AC1200 aggregate — allows traffic separation without compromise: older devices remain on 2.4 GHz with 802.11b/g/n while modern devices use 5 GHz with 802.11ac at up to 867 Mbps. IPsec hardware acceleration enables high-performance VPN connections without degrading overall network throughput — a direct differentiator from consumer routers without hardware encryption. The USB type A port with power reset supports a 4G/LTE modem for backup internet connectivity or external storage managed through RouterOS Level 4.

The universal 34x119x98mm enclosure supports horizontal desktop placement or vertical tower positioning, with an included wall mount kit — flexibility relevant for offices where desk space is limited. Dual power input via DC jack at 12-30V or passive PoE at 18-28V provides installation options without a separate power adapter when a PoE switch is available. The tested operating range of -40°C to +50°C confirms stable performance across varied environments.

It is the right fit for small and medium offices needing dual-band AC wireless with Gigabit Ethernet and IPsec hardware in a single compact unit, for SOHO networks where simultaneous dual-band operation improves the experience for users with mixed devices, for backup internet scenarios via 4G/LTE modem where connection continuity matters, and for administrators seeking a full RouterOS access point — firewall, VPN, bandwidth shaping — at an accessible price without separate hardware.