MikroTik ATL LTE18 kit Access Point – High-Performance LTE for SMB & Industrial Networks

The MikroTik ATL LTE18 kit is a directional LTE Category 18 router with 4x4 MIMO and integrated high-gain antennas, designed for high-speed mobile connectivity in rural and urban areas where maximizing the capacity of the LTE base station is the primary objective. It is widely used in homes and offices with variable LTE coverage, permanent outdoor installations where LTE signal must be captured over long distances, and infrastructures requiring download speeds of up to 1.2 Gbps without bottleneck through the Gigabit Ethernet port with PoE-in. The snow and water anti-accumulation design and IP54 protection make it suitable for outdoor mounting in harsh climatic conditions.

The router features an LTE Cat18 modem with speeds of up to 1.2 Gbps downlink and 150 Mbps uplink, 4x4 DL MIMO, and carrier aggregation support across FDD bands B1, B3, B5, B7, B8, B20, B28, and TDD bands B38, B40, B41. The antenna system includes 4 high-gain mid-band antennas (1.7-2.7 GHz) and 2 high-gain low-band antennas (700 MHz-1 GHz, Band 28) — a combination that delivers optimal performance on modern urban base stations and on wide-coverage rural frequencies alike. The hardware platform includes a dual-core ARM64 88F3720 at 800 MHz with 256 MB RAM and an M.2 slot for future expansion, managed via RouterOS v7 (License Level 3).

The ATL LTE18 kit mounts outdoors via hose clamp and is powered via 802.3af/at PoE (12-57V) through the Gigabit Ethernet port — a single cable provides both power and local network connectivity without additional cabling. The M.2 slot offers flexibility for future modem upgrades, while the mode button simplifies reset and reconfiguration without requiring access to the management interface. Maximum power consumption of 8W confirms energy efficiency for a permanent outdoor installation.

It is recommended for rural homes and offices requiring long-distance LTE signal capture through directional high-gain antennas, urban users seeking to maximize LTE Cat18 speeds via 4x4 MIMO on modern base stations, installations in areas with extreme weather conditions where the anti-snow-accumulation design is essential for continuous operation, and any scenario where Band 28 (700 MHz) provides coverage where higher frequencies do not penetrate sufficiently. An operating temperature range of -40°C to +70°C and CE certifications confirm reliable operation in harsh outdoor conditions across EMEA regions.