MikroTik LDF 5 – Outdoor Wireless System with Integrated Antenna for SMB / Enterprise Networks

The MikroTik LDF 5 is an outdoor 802.11a/n wireless system for the 5 GHz band designed to mount in the offset bracket of any locally available satellite dish — the dish acts as a reflector and amplifies the signal, turning a standard TV antenna into a high-performance long-distance wireless link. Using a dish of up to 100 cm in diameter, the effective antenna gain can reach 33 dBi — performance equivalent to a professional dedicated parabolic antenna at a fraction of the shipping and installation cost.

The dual-chain 802.11a/n transmitter delivers data rates up to 300 Mbps, with effective link gain scalable through the size of the satellite dish used — the same LDF hardware delivers different performance depending on the reflector, without replacing the wireless unit. The ultra-compact 84x84x115mm form factor and universal 40mm diameter offset mount allow installation in any standard satellite offset bracket without modifications, significantly reducing shipping and storage costs compared to dedicated grid or parabolic antennas of equivalent gain.

IP54 protection and a tested operating range of -40°C to +70°C confirm continuous operation in extreme climatic conditions without frequent maintenance. The AR9344 CPU at 600 MHz and 64 MB RAM run the factory-activated RouterOS Level 3 license for routing, bridging, and remote management configurations. The included package — PoE injector and 24V power adapter — covers complete power delivery, while the satellite dish can be sourced locally at minimal cost, substantially reducing total per-installation expenditure compared to dedicated antenna solutions.

It is the right fit for ISPs and operators building long-distance 5 GHz links in areas where satellite dishes are locally available at low cost, for rapid deployments in remote locations where shipping a large dedicated antenna is expensive or logistically difficult, for scenarios where link gain can be adapted by choosing the dish size without replacing the wireless hardware, and for operators seeking the most accessible entry point into the LDF system family with IP54 and RouterOS included.