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

The MikroTik GrooveA 52 is the most compact outdoor device in the MikroTik lineup with software-selectable band — a dual-band 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz AP/CPE/backbone with Wireless N, shipped with an included dual-band 6dBi/8dBi omni antenna and ready to use immediately. The integrated N-male connector and pole attachment points enable direct antenna mounting or connection via standard antenna cable, while LED signal indicators simplify field installation and alignment without additional diagnostic tools.

The frequency band is selected through RouterOS software — 2.4 GHz for extended coverage and signal penetration, or 5 GHz for higher throughput in less congested environments. Nv2 TDMA support enables up to 125 Mbps aggregate throughput in point-to-multipoint networks with lower latency than standard 802.11 protocols — a direct advantage for ISPs with multiple simultaneous clients on the same access point. The AR9342 CPU at 600 MHz and 64 MB RAM run complete RouterOS Level 4 with routing, firewall, VPN, and remote management.

At 177x44x44mm and 193g, the GrooveA 52 is the lightest and most compact outdoor RouterOS device in the lineup — relevant for mounting on structures with limited mechanical capacity or for installers transporting multiple units simultaneously. The 6W power draw and passive PoE input at 9-30V maintain energy efficiency for remote installations. The tested operating range of -40°C to +70°C confirms continuous operation in extreme climatic conditions.

It is the right fit for ISPs installing outdoor CPE or AP at low cost where software-selectable band eliminates the need to stock separate models for 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, for deployments on existing antennas where the N-male connector allows replacing the wireless unit without replacing the antenna, for networks using Nv2 TDMA where spectral efficiency with high client counts is the priority, and for operators seeking the most accessible outdoor Groove device with an included omni antenna in the smallest physical form factor in the lineup.