MikroTik Groove 52 ac – Outdoor Wireless Access Point for SOHO / SMB Networks

The MikroTik Groove 52 ac is the most compact outdoor device in the MikroTik lineup with 802.11ac support — a software-selectable dual-band backbone/CPE with Gigabit Ethernet and IP55 protection in a 177x44x44mm cylindrical form factor for direct antenna or pole mounting. The frequency band is selected through RouterOS software — 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz with channels up to 80 MHz wide — adapting the same hardware to each installation's specific requirements without stocking separate models.

The single-chain 802.11ac transmitter on the QCA9889 chipset delivers data rates up to 433 Mbps, with the Gigabit Ethernet port eliminating wired-side bottlenecks and enabling full AC speed utilization. The integrated N-male connector supports any external N-standard antenna — parabolic, sectoral, or omnidirectional — adapting antenna gain to distance requirements without replacing the wireless unit. IP55 protection provides resistance to water jets from any direction, exceeding the standard IP54 rating.

The factory-activated RouterOS Level 3 license includes routing, bridging, firewall, and remote management for typical CPE and backbone configurations. Just 5W power consumption and passive PoE input at 10-30V maintain energy efficiency for remote or solar-powered installations. The included package — Gigabit PoE injector and 24V power adapter — covers complete power delivery, with the antenna selected separately based on the installation topology.

It is the right fit for ISPs and integrators deploying CPE or backbone on existing antennas where the N-male connector enables reuse of antenna infrastructure, for scenarios where software-selectable band reduces stocking costs compared to two separate 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz models, for installations on structures with limited mechanical capacity where the ultra-compact form factor and minimal weight are critical advantages, and for operators seeking 802.11ac with IP55 and Gigabit in the smallest outdoor MikroTik form factor at reduced cost. Note: discontinued product — available as existing stock only.