MikroTik QRT 5 – Outdoor Wireless Access Point 5 GHz for SMB and Industrial Networks

The MikroTik QRT 5 is a rugged outdoor flat panel antenna with an integrated RouterBOARD, built for point-to-point links, wireless backbone, and CPE deployments on the 5 GHz band. Widely used by ISPs and network operators for wireless distribution over medium and long distances, it combines a 24 dBi antenna gain with a high-power dual-chain Wireless N transmitter in a weatherproof IP54-rated enclosure ready for mast or wall mounting.

The 802.11a/n dual-chain transmitter delivers data rates up to 300 Mbps, with the Gigabit Ethernet port ensuring no bottleneck on the wired side of the link. The AR9342 CPU at 600 MHz and 64 MB RAM support full RouterOS Level 4 functionality — routing, firewall, VPN, and remote management — directly within the antenna unit, eliminating the need for additional indoor hardware. IP54 protection ensures continuous operation in dusty, windy, and moderately wet environments.

Powered via passive PoE at 8-28V, the package includes a Gigabit PoE injector, QRT antenna mount, U-bolts, mast clamp, and screw kit — everything needed for a complete installation without additional hardware. Passive cooling and a tested operating range of -40°C to +70°C confirm stable long-term performance in extreme climatic conditions with minimal maintenance requirements.

It is the right fit for ISPs building 5 GHz CPE distribution infrastructure, for point-to-point wireless backbone links where installation simplicity and reliability matter, for connecting remote sites without fiber access, and for deployments where a single unit replaces a separate antenna and RouterBOARD, reducing installation complexity and overall cost.