MikroTik NetMetal 5 triple – Outdoor 5 GHz Wireless Access Point for SMB and Enterprise Networks

The MikroTik NetMetal 5 triple is an outdoor 802.11ac wireless device with three RF chains and an integrated miniPCI-e slot, built for AP, backbone, and CPE deployments on the 5 GHz band where high wireless capacity, hardware expandability, and mechanical durability are simultaneous requirements. The miniPCI-e slot combined with the Mini SIM slot supports adding a 3G/4G modem or additional wireless card — turning the unit into an adaptable multi-radio platform without replacing the primary hardware.

The 3x3 triple-chain 802.11ac configuration on the QCA9880 chipset delivers data rates up to 1300 Mbps, with three RP-SMA connectors providing complete freedom in external antenna selection for any deployment topology — sectoral, directional, or omnidirectional. The SFP port with DDMI adds fiber optic uplink with real-time optical parameter monitoring from RouterOS, complementing the Gigabit Ethernet port for redundancy or integration into existing optical infrastructure. The QCA9557 CPU at 720 MHz and 128 MB RAM handle advanced RouterOS Level 4 configurations for complex multi-radio and multi-uplink scenarios.

The solid aluminum enclosure with IP54 protection acts as a passive heat sink for the high-power transmitter and opens with one hand for rapid field servicing. The tested operating range of -40°C to +70°C confirms continuous operation in extreme climatic conditions without active cooling. The USB type A port with power reset adds a third connectivity or external storage option managed directly from RouterOS.

It is the right fit for outdoor installations where triple-chain AC and the miniPCI-e slot enable building a multi-radio platform from a single unit, for ISP backbone where 1300 Mbps and dual Gigabit plus SFP uplink cover capacity requirements, for scenarios where LTE backup connectivity through the SIM slot eliminates a separate device, and for operators seeking an expandable outdoor platform without compromising mechanical durability. Note: discontinued product — available as existing stock only.