MikroTik LHG XL 5 ac – Long-Range Wireless Point-to-Point Bridge for SMB / Enterprise Networks

The MikroTik LHG XL 5 ac is a 5 GHz integrated grid antenna with 27 dBi gain and 802.11ac support, built for long-distance point-to-point links and CPE deployments where AC throughput, high antenna gain, and accessible pricing are simultaneous requirements. The antenna element integrated directly into the wireless unit eliminates cable losses, the grid design reduces wind load compared to a solid parabolic dish of the same aperture, and Nv2 TDMA support optimizes spectral efficiency in point-to-multipoint networks with high client counts.

The quad-core IPQ-4018 processor at up to 896 MHz and 256 MB RAM — twice the memory of the LHG XL HP5 — support the dual-chain 802.11ac transmitter delivering data rates up to 867 Mbps, while the Gigabit Ethernet port eliminates the wired-side bottleneck present in Fast Ethernet versions. The 27 dBi gain and dual polarization of the integrated element optimize link budget at long distances across both polarizations simultaneously, without the installation losses associated with cabled separate antennas.

IP54 protection and a tested operating range of -40°C to +70°C confirm continuous operation in extreme climatic conditions without frequent maintenance visits to hard-to-reach installations. The 550 mm diameter grid design allows pole mounting without the mechanical load of an equivalent solid parabolic dish. The factory-activated RouterOS Level 3 license includes Nv2 TDMA support. The included package — Gigabit PoE injector, 24V power adapter, and K-LHG mounting kit — covers a complete installation. Also available in a four-unit package (RBLHGG-5acD-XL4pack) for large-scale deployments.

It is the right fit for ISPs upgrading CPE infrastructure from Wireless N to AC on 5 GHz at long distances, for point-to-point links where Gigabit Ethernet and 867 Mbps AC make a measurable difference over N versions with Fast Ethernet, for networks using Nv2 TDMA where spectral efficiency with high simultaneous client counts is the priority, and for bulk deployments where the four-unit package and accessible pricing reduce per-installation cost compared to separate wireless hardware and antenna solutions.