MikroTik hEX S RB760iGS Gigabit Router with SFP Port & PoE
Ush 350,000
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MikroTik hEX S RB760iGS Gigabit Router with SFP Port & PoE
Ush 350,000
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The MikroTik hEX S RB760iGS is MikroTik's most feature-complete compact wired router — combining five Gigabit Ethernet ports, a dedicated SFP fiber uplink port, PoE output on port 5, hardware IPsec encryption acceleration, and a full RouterOS Level 5 licence in a robust metal desktop enclosure. It is the definitive ISP customer-edge router and enterprise gateway for Uganda and East Africa networks where fibre connectivity, VPN performance, and BGP routing capability are required.
ISPs and enterprise network operators running the hEX S RB760iGS across Uganda can automate subscriber billing, RADIUS authentication, bandwidth plan enforcement, and automated suspension/reactivation using our ISP Billing System — purpose-built for East African MikroTik operators.
Key Specifications
- CPU: 880 MHz dual-core MIPS (MediaTek MT7621A) with hardware IPsec engine
- RAM: 256 MB DDR3
- Storage: 16 MB flash (RouterOS) + microSD slot for expanded storage
- Ethernet ports: 5 × Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mbps) — ether1 WAN + ether2–4 LAN + ether5 PoE-out LAN
- SFP port: 1 × SFP (1.25 Gbps) — for fiber optic uplink modules (LC/SC single-mode or multi-mode)
- PoE input: ether1 accepts passive PoE, 802.3af, and 802.3at (12–57V DC)
- PoE output: ether5 provides passive PoE out (up to 57V passthrough) to power a remote CPE, AP, or IP camera
- RouterOS licence: Level 5 — adds BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, MPLS/VPLS, and unlimited hotspot users vs Level 4
- Hardware encryption: IPsec tunnel acceleration built into the MT7621A SoC — full-speed VPN without CPU bottleneck
- Power input: 12–57V DC via jack or PoE on ether1
- Power consumption: ~7W typical — slightly higher than the hEX due to SFP and PoE out circuitry
- Enclosure: Compact metal desktop — more durable than plastic for ISP PoP and rack-adjacent deployments
- Dimensions: 113 × 89 × 28 mm
- Operating temperature: −20°C to +70°C
Why the hEX S RB760iGS Is the Top-Tier ISP Edge Router for Uganda
The hEX S occupies the premium tier of MikroTik's compact wired router lineup. Its SFP port is the defining feature for Uganda ISP deployments — most tier-1 fibre providers (Liquid Telecom, MTN Fibre, NITA-U backbone links) terminate fibre in an SFP or SFP+ interface. With the hEX S, you connect the fibre uplink directly via an SFP transceiver module rather than requiring a separate media converter, reducing your equipment cost, power draw, and failure points at the distribution point.
The RouterOS Level 5 licence unlocks critical ISP-grade routing protocols unavailable on the Level 4 routers like the hEX RB750Gr3 and hEX lite RB750r2:
- BGP (Border Gateway Protocol): Run your own AS number and exchange routing tables with upstream ISP peers — essential for multi-homed Uganda ISPs with direct RIPE/AFRINIC address space
- OSPF and IS-IS: Dynamic interior routing across multi-site ISP networks with automatic failover between paths
- MPLS and VPLS: Build Layer 2 VPN tunnels across your ISP backbone — deliver transparent LAN extension services to enterprise clients in Kampala, Jinja, Mbarara, and Gulu
- Unlimited Hotspot users: Level 5 removes the user count cap — run enterprise campus hotspot or hotel WiFi deployments with thousands of user accounts
SFP Port — Fiber Connectivity for Uganda ISP Networks
The SFP port on the hEX S supports standard 1.25 Gbps SFP transceiver modules. Common configurations for Uganda ISP deployments:
- Single-mode 1310nm LC SFP: For fibre runs over 500m — between ISP distribution points or from fibre OLT to distribution router over existing single-mode fibre plant
- Multi-mode 850nm SFP: For short-haul data centre or PoP internal fibre runs under 500m
- 1000Base-T copper SFP: Insert a copper SFP module to use the SFP port as a 6th Gigabit Ethernet port — useful when you need 6 wired devices without fibre
- Bi-directional (BiDi) WDM SFP: Run two-way fibre over a single fibre strand — halves fibre infrastructure cost on long-haul Uganda ISP links
Connect all Gigabit ports with quality Cat6 cable to ensure full 1 Gbps throughput — see our Cat6 1000Mbps LAN Cable for standard patch runs or the Dutevolns Cat6 Indoor/Outdoor 24AWG Cable for ISP outdoor-to-indoor drops.
PoE Output on ether5 — Power a Remote Device Over Cat6
The hEX S passes PoE power through ether5 from its own input voltage (up to 57V passthrough). This lets you power one downstream device — an access point, IP camera, or CPE router — directly from the hEX S without a separate PoE injector on that port. For powering multiple devices, pair the hEX S with the MikroTik RBGPOE Gigabit PoE Injector (9–48V) on additional LAN ports.
Deployment Scenarios in Uganda ISP and Enterprise Networks
Scenario 1 — Fibre-Terminated ISP Distribution Point Gateway
The hEX S RB760iGS terminates the fibre uplink directly via SFP transceiver, aggregates subscriber PPPoE sessions from downstream MikroTik hAP PoE CPE routers, enforces per-subscriber bandwidth plans via RouterOS queues, and authenticates all subscribers against your central RADIUS server powered by our ISP Billing System. The PoE-out port powers a remote wireless backhaul radio or IP camera at the PoP without extra hardware.
Scenario 2 — Enterprise Multi-Site VPN Gateway
Run BGP or OSPF between hEX S routers at your Kampala head office, Jinja branch, and Mbarara branch. Build IPsec site-to-site VPN tunnels between sites using the hardware IPsec acceleration engine — achieving full Gigabit VPN throughput without CPU saturation. Remote staff connect via L2TP/IPsec from their devices. The SFP port connects the head office router directly to the NITA-U fibre uplink.
Scenario 3 — Hotel and Campus Hotspot Gateway
Deploy the hEX S as the central hotspot gateway for a large hotel, university, or corporate campus. RouterOS L5's unlimited hotspot user accounts support thousands of simultaneous guest users. Pair with MikroTik hAP PoE access points distributed across the property, powered via PoE over Cat6 flat cable routed flush along walls and ceilings. Manage voucher billing and subscriber accounts via our ISP Billing System.
hEX S vs hEX RB750Gr3 — Which to Choose for Uganda ISP
| Feature | hEX S RB760iGS | hEX RB750Gr3 |
|---|---|---|
| Gigabit Ports | 5 × Gigabit + 1 × SFP | 5 × Gigabit |
| SFP Fiber Port | Yes — direct fiber uplink | No |
| PoE Output | Yes — ether5 passive PoE out | No |
| RouterOS Licence | Level 5 (BGP, OSPF, MPLS, unlimited hotspot) | Level 4 |
| HW IPsec | Yes — full-speed VPN | No |
| USB Port | No | Yes (4G modem failover) |
| Best For | Fibre-terminated ISP PoPs, BGP routing, enterprise VPN gateways | Gigabit ISP PoPs, 4G failover, cost-efficient deployments |
| Price | UGX 350,000 | See hEX RB750Gr3 listing |
Recommended Companion Products
- MikroTik hAP RouterBOARD 5-Port with PoE — subscriber CPE and hotspot AP powered from the hEX S ether5 PoE-out port
- MikroTik RBGPOE Gigabit PoE Injector (9–48V) — power additional CPE devices and APs from hEX S LAN ports 2–4
- MikroTik hEX RB750Gr3 — Gigabit ISP distribution router for PoPs where SFP and BGP are not required
- MikroTik hEX lite RB750r2 — budget subscriber-premises CPE router for cost-sensitive rural Uganda ISP last-mile deployments
- Cat6 1000Mbps High-Speed LAN Cable — quality Gigabit patch cable for all hEX S port connections
- Dutevolns Cat6 Indoor/Outdoor 24AWG Cable — weatherproof cable for ISP outdoor fibre-to-router drops
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the MikroTik hEX S RB760iGS and how is it different from the hEX RB750Gr3?
The MikroTik hEX S RB760iGS is a 5-port Gigabit wired router with an additional SFP fiber port, PoE output on ether5, hardware IPsec acceleration, and a RouterOS Level 5 licence — making it the most capable compact MikroTik wired router. Compared to the hEX RB750Gr3 (Level 4, no SFP, no PoE out), the hEX S adds direct fiber connectivity, BGP/OSPF/MPLS routing protocols, hardware VPN acceleration, and one PoE-powered output port. Choose the hEX S when your Uganda ISP deployment involves a fiber uplink, BGP peering, enterprise VPN tunnels, or unlimited hotspot user accounts. Available at NetEdge Supplies Uganda at UGX 350,000.
What SFP modules work with the MikroTik hEX S RB760iGS in Uganda?
The hEX S RB760iGS SFP port supports standard 1.25 Gbps SFP transceivers. For Uganda ISP deployments, the most common compatible modules are: MikroTik S-85DLC05D (multi-mode 850nm, up to 550m), MikroTik S-31DLC20D (single-mode 1310nm, up to 20km), and MikroTik S-3553LC20D (BiDi WDM single-mode, 20km over a single fibre strand). Third-party SFP modules from Finisar, Cisco, and generic 1.25G SFPs also work with RouterOS if they are standard MSA-compliant. Contact NetEdge Supplies for SFP module availability and pricing in Uganda.
Can the MikroTik hEX S RB760iGS run BGP for Uganda ISP routing?
Yes — the hEX S ships with RouterOS Level 5 which includes full BGP support. Uganda ISPs with their own AFRINIC-assigned AS numbers and IPv4/IPv6 address blocks can run BGP sessions with upstream providers directly on the hEX S, advertise their prefixes, and implement traffic engineering with BGP communities and local preference. This makes the hEX S suitable as a border router for small to medium Uganda ISPs peering with providers like Liquid Telecom, MTN Fibre, and SEACOM on the national fibre backbone. Manage all subscriber sessions and billing via our ISP Billing System.
How fast is the IPsec VPN on the MikroTik hEX S RB760iGS?
The MikroTik hEX S RB760iGS features hardware IPsec encryption acceleration built into the MT7621A SoC. MikroTik's official benchmarks show the hEX S achieving approximately 470–520 Mbps IPsec throughput with AES-128/256 encryption — compared to approximately 100–150 Mbps on software-only IPsec routers at the same price point. This makes the hEX S practical as a site-to-site VPN gateway for Uganda enterprise networks with Gigabit WAN connections, where maintaining near-wire-speed VPN performance is critical for inter-branch traffic between Kampala, Jinja, Mbarara, and Gulu offices.
Can I use the MikroTik hEX S with an ISP billing system in Uganda?
Yes — the hEX S fully supports RouterOS RADIUS client authentication for both PPPoE server and Hotspot server deployments. Configure the hEX S to authenticate subscriber sessions against a central RADIUS server, and the billing system controls subscriber access, enforces bandwidth plans, and handles session accounting automatically. Our ISP Billing System provides native MikroTik RouterOS RADIUS integration — manage subscriber invoicing, plan assignment, automatic suspension on overdue accounts, and reactivation on payment, from a single dashboard across all your Uganda sites. The RouterOS L5 unlimited hotspot user licence makes the hEX S ideal for large hotel and campus deployments managed through the billing system.
Where can I buy the MikroTik hEX S RB760iGS in Uganda?
You can buy the MikroTik hEX S RB760iGS in Uganda at UGX 350,000 from NetEdge Supplies — stocking genuine MikroTik hardware for ISPs, enterprise networks, and IT professionals across Uganda and East Africa. We deliver nationwide. Browse our full MikroTik range including the hEX RB750Gr3, hEX lite RB750r2, hAP PoE CPE routers, and PoE injectors for complete Uganda ISP infrastructure solutions.
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