hAP be lite is an entry-level Wi-Fi 7 access point running RouterOS, purpose-built for system integrators and network administrators who require an optimal cost-to-performance ratio for distributed deployments across offices, retail environments, and commercial premises. Engineered for projects where equipment density, per-AP budget, and compatibility with existing infrastructure are critical decision factors, hAP be lite delivers the Wi-Fi 7 BE3600 standard in a compact, centrally manageable form factor. Equipped with a 2.4 GHz radio (dual-chain, 4.4 dBi) and 5 GHz radio (triple-chain, 7 dBi), it supports 802.11b/g/n/ax/be and 802.11a/n/ac/ax/be protocols with maximum throughput of 688 Mbps on 2.4 GHz and 2882 Mbps on 5 GHz. Wi-Fi 7 Multi-Link Operation (MLO) maintains client association stability in dense RF environments — critical in corporate spaces with high concentrations of mobile devices and enterprise laptops.
The hardware platform is built around a dual-core ARM 32-bit AN7563PT processor at 950 MHz, 512 MB DDR3 RAM, and 128 MB NAND storage — sufficient for advanced packet processing, stateful firewall operation, and simultaneous execution of multiple network services. USB-C powering (5 V / 2.4 A, max 12 W) eliminates dependency on dedicated PoE injectors, simplifying installation logistics in locations without existing PoE infrastructure. Wired connectivity includes 3 Gigabit Ethernet ports and 1 x 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet port for high-speed uplinks to distribution switches or network-attached storage. The compact footprint of 162 × 79 × 104 mm (vertical) / 32 × 157 × 105 mm (horizontal) with the included base plate enables discreet mounting on desktops, walls, or open-frame racks.
The strategic differentiator is RouterOS v7, License Level 4 — a perpetually licensed operating system with no recurring fees and no artificially restricted features. Network administrators gain full segmentation via 802.1Q VLANs, advanced firewall and QoS policies, VPN tunnels (IPsec, OpenVPN, WireGuard), scripted automation, and monitoring via SNMP and Netflow. CAPsMAN enables centralized provisioning and management of the entire MikroTik access point fleet from a single controller — eliminating per-device manual configuration in multi-site deployments. The MT7991 wireless chipset with 2×2 MIMO on 2.4 GHz and triple-chain on 5 GHz delivers the client density and RF stability required for enterprise environments. Certified operating temperature range: -40°C to +50°C.
Recommended for: wireless access deployments in small-to-medium offices with controlled per-unit budgets, branch office networks with centralized management via CAPsMAN, HoReCa and retail projects requiring per-service VLAN segmentation (guest, POS, management), planned migrations from Wi-Fi 5/6 infrastructure to Wi-Fi 7, and any scenario where network administrators require full RouterOS control at the lowest possible total cost of ownership (TCO) per access point.
