The MikroTik C52iG‑5HaxD2HaxD‑TC (hAP ax²), also known as hAP ax², is a compact, quad-core Wi‑Fi 6 router and access point designed for modern home or small‑office use. It delivers blazing-fast wireless, full Gigabit Ethernet, hardware VPN acceleration, and flexible power input/output—all running on RouterOS v7 with a Level 4 license.

Core Hardware

• Product Code: C52iG‑5HaxD2HaxD‑TC
• CPU: Qualcomm IPQ‑6010, 4 cores @ 864 MHz
• Architecture: ARM 64‑bit
• RAM: 1 GB
• Storage: 128 MB NAND Flash
• License: RouterOS v7, Level 4
• MTBF: ~100,000 hours @ 25 °C
• Operating Range: –40 °C to +50 °C
• Case: Compact desktop/tower, wall-mountable

Wireless Capabilities

2.4 GHz (Wi‑Fi 6):

• Standard: 802.11ax/b/g/n
• Chains: 2×2 MIMO
• Max Data Rate: 574 Mbps
• Antenna Gain: 4.5 dBi

5 GHz (Wi‑Fi 6):

• Standard: 802.11ax/a/n/ac
• Chains: 2×2 MIMO
• Max Data Rate: 1200 Mbps
• Antenna Gain: 4 dBi
• Total Throughput: AX1800 class
• Security: WPA3 support, WPA2 fallback

Ethernet & Ports

• Ethernet: 5 × Gigabit ports
  • Port 1 supports Passive PoE out (max 600 mA)
• USB: 1 × USB 2.0 Type-A (for modems, storage)
• Buttons: Mode/reset button

Power & PoE

• DC Input: 12–28 V via barrel jack
• PoE-in: Passive PoE 18–28 V on Gigabit port
• PoE-out: Passive PoE on Port 1, max 600 mA
• Power Consumption:
  • Idle (no attachments): ~12 W
  • Max load: up to 27 W
• Cooling: Passive, fanless design

Key Hardware Features

• Hardware-accelerated IPsec VPN
• Real-time CPU temperature monitoring
• WPA3 capable for enhanced wireless security

Software & RouterOS Features

• Routing: Static, OSPF, BGP, RIP, IPv6 ready
• Firewall/NAT: Stateful filtering, address lists
• VPNs: IPsec (hardware-accelerated), PPTP, L2TP, SSTP, OpenVPN
• Wireless Modes: AP, station, WDS, client, bridge
• Performance Tools: VLANs, switch hardware offload, QoS, CAPsMAN, SNMP
• Management: Winbox, WebFig, SSH/CLI, API, SNMP

Physical & Environmental

• Dimensions: 120 × 101 × 37 mm
• Weight: ~300 g
• Enclosure: Indoor plastic, IP20 rated
• Mounting Options: Desktop, vertical, or wall-mountable

Use Cases

• High-performance home or small office Wi-Fi 6 router
• Wired backbone with full Gigabit support
• VPN gateway with hardware speed
• CAPsMAN-managed AP in a network cluster
• USB-connected modem or storage expansion