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

The MikroTik GrooveA 52 ac is the most compact outdoor device in the MikroTik lineup — a software-selectable dual-band AP/CPE/backbone with 802.11ac support, Gigabit Ethernet, and IP55 protection, shipped with an included dual-band 6dBi/8dBi omni antenna and ready to use immediately. The frequency band is selected through RouterOS software — 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz — while the integrated N-male connector supports the included antenna or any external N-standard antenna for higher gain or directional coverage.

The single-chain 802.11ac transmitter on the QCA9889 chipset delivers data rates up to 433 Mbps with channel widths up to 80 MHz, with the Gigabit Ethernet port eliminating wired-side bottlenecks and enabling full AC speed utilization. The QCA9556 CPU at 720 MHz and 64 MB RAM run complete RouterOS Level 4 — routing, firewall, VPN, and remote management — directly on the outdoor unit without additional hardware. IP55 protection, above the standard IP54 rating, provides resistance to water jets from any direction.

At 177x44x44mm and just 5W power consumption — the lowest in the outdoor AC RouterOS equipment category — the GrooveA 52 ac is the ideal solution for pole or antenna installations where space and weight are constrained. The included dual-band omni antenna, Gigabit PoE injector, and 24V power adapter cover a complete installation without additional purchases. The tested operating range of -40°C to +70°C confirms continuous operation in extreme climatic conditions.

It is the right fit for ISPs and integrators needing the smallest outdoor AC device with RouterOS for CPE, AP, or backbone installations with limited mounting space, for scenarios where software-selectable band eliminates the need to stock two separate device models for 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, for deployments on existing parabolic or sectoral antennas where the N-male connector allows replacing the wireless unit without replacing the antenna, and for operators seeking IP55 and Gigabit Ethernet in the most compact outdoor MikroTik form factor available.