MikroTik hEX lite RB750r2 5-Port Fast Ethernet Router

The MikroTik hEX lite RB750r2 is the most affordable entry into genuine MikroTik RouterOS wired routing for ISPs, hotspot operators, SOHO offices, and network engineers across Uganda and East Africa. Powered by an 850 MHz single-core MIPS CPU with 64 MB RAM, it runs the full RouterOS Level 4 feature set — PPPoE server and client, hotspot captive portal, firewall, NAT, bandwidth queuing, VLAN, and VPN support — in a compact, low-power desktop package that draws under 2.5W at full load.

ISPs and hotspot operators deploying the hEX lite RB750r2 across subscriber sites in Uganda can automate billing, RADIUS authentication, bandwidth plan enforcement, and subscriber suspension using our ISP Billing System — purpose-built for East African MikroTik networks.

Key Specifications

• CPU: 850 MHz single-core MIPS (QCA9531)
• RAM: 64 MB DDR2
• Storage: 16 MB flash (RouterOS system)
• Ports: 5 × Fast Ethernet (10/100 Mbps) — ether1 WAN + ether2–5 LAN
• RouterOS: Level 4 licence included — full hotspot, PPPoE, firewall, RADIUS client, VPN
• Power input: 8–30V DC via power jack or passive PoE on ether1
• Power consumption: ~1.4W idle / ~2.5W max — ideal for solar-powered and off-grid ISP deployments in rural Uganda
• Dimensions: 113 × 89 × 28 mm — identical compact desktop form factor to the hEX series
• Operating temperature: −20°C to +70°C — rated for Uganda’s full climate range
• Weight: 140 g (without power adapter)

Who Should Use the MikroTik hEX lite RB750r2 in Uganda

The hEX lite is the most cost-effective genuine RouterOS wired router in the MikroTik product lineup — it carries the full RouterOS L4 licence at a significantly lower price point than the Gigabit hEX RB750Gr3. The trade-off is 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet ports instead of Gigabit, and 64 MB RAM instead of 256 MB. For the majority of Uganda ISP deployments where subscriber connections are 2–20 Mbps, the 100 Mbps port speed is not a practical bottleneck, making the hEX lite an excellent value for:

• Small ISP distribution points: Aggregate 10–30 subscriber CPE sessions at a neighbourhood PoP where your uplink is under 80 Mbps total — the 100 Mbps WAN port is sufficient for most rural and peri-urban Uganda ISP uplinks on wireless backhaul
• Hotspot gateway for small to medium deployments: Run RouterOS Hotspot server for a hotel, guesthouse, or campus with up to 50 concurrent users. The 64 MB RAM comfortably handles a hotspot user database of several hundred voucher accounts
• PPPoE aggregator for 10–50 subscribers: Terminate PPPoE sessions from MikroTik hAP PoE and RB951Ui-2HnD CPE routers at subscriber premises, with RADIUS billing via our ISP Billing System
• SOHO and office router: WAN routing, firewall, inter-VLAN routing, and VPN gateway for offices with up to 30 staff on connections up to 100 Mbps — perfectly matched to Uganda’s typical fibre and wireless office uplinks
• Off-grid and solar-powered sites: At 1.4–2.5W, the hEX lite can run 24/7 on a small 10–20Ah battery with a 10W solar panel — ideal for rural Uganda community network distribution points where grid power is unreliable

RouterOS Level 4 Feature Highlights

Every MikroTik hEX lite RB750r2 ships with RouterOS Level 4 activated — no additional licensing cost. Key RouterOS features relevant to Uganda ISP and office deployments:

• PPPoE server: Terminate subscriber PPPoE dial-up sessions with per-subscriber credentials, bandwidth profiles, and session accounting
• Hotspot server: Captive portal with login page, voucher management, bandwidth limiting, session time and data quotas, and walled garden for payment page access before login
• RADIUS client: Authenticate hotspot and PPPoE subscribers against a central RADIUS server — essential for multi-site ISPs managing subscribers centrally via our ISP Billing System
• Firewall: Stateful packet filtering with connection tracking, address lists, and layer-7 protocol matching for deep traffic inspection
• Bandwidth queuing: Simple Queues and Queue Trees with PCQ (Per-Connection Queuing) for fair bandwidth sharing across active subscribers
• VPN: L2TP/IPsec, PPTP, OpenVPN, and EoIP tunnel support for site-to-site and remote access VPN
• VLAN (802.1Q): Tag and trunk VLANs across all 5 ports for network segmentation in multi-tenant ISP PoP environments

hEX lite vs hEX RB750Gr3 — Which to Choose for Uganda ISP

Both routers run RouterOS L4 and share the same feature set. The right choice depends on your total throughput requirement and subscriber count:

Cabling Your hEX lite RB750r2 Deployment

All 5 ports on the hEX lite are Fast Ethernet — Cat6 cable is still recommended over Cat5e for future-proofing and lower crosstalk, even at 100 Mbps:

• Standard patch and rack runs: Cat6 1000Mbps High-Speed LAN Cable — quality round Cat6 for all router-to-switch and device connections
• Clean indoor surface runs: Cat6 Flat White Ethernet Cable — routes flush against walls and under carpet without visible bump
• Outdoor-to-indoor ISP drops: Dutevolns Cat6 Indoor/Outdoor 24AWG ETL-Verified Cable — weatherproof dual-rated cable for the subscriber premises drop from outdoor entry to the CPE router

Recommended Companion Products

• MikroTik RB951Ui-2HnD RouterBOARD — subscriber CPE router with WiFi and PoE out at UGX 250,000 — pairs with the hEX lite at the distribution point
• MikroTik hAP RouterBOARD 5-Port with PoE — mid-range CPE with PoE in/out at UGX 180,000
• MikroTik hAP lite RB941-2nD — budget WiFi CPE for subscriber premises and small hotspot deployments at UGX 120,000
• MikroTik RBGPOE Gigabit PoE Injector (9–48V) — power remote access points and CPE devices over Cat6 from the hEX lite’s LAN ports via passive PoE

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)