MikroTik SXT Lite5 5GHz Outdoor Wireless CPE & Point-to-Point Bridge (RBSXT5nDr2)

MikroTik SXT Lite5 — 5GHz Outdoor Wireless CPE & Point-to-Point Bridge for WISP Last-Mile Delivery

The MikroTik SXT Lite5 (RBSXT5nDr2) is a compact, weatherproof 5GHz outdoor wireless CPE and point-to-point bridge engineered for WISP last-mile subscriber delivery, building-to-building backhaul, and long-range wireless distribution across Uganda and East Africa. Housed in MikroTik's iconic circular disc enclosure with an integrated 16dBi directional antenna, the SXT Lite5 delivers focused 5GHz connectivity at a price point that makes mass subscriber deployments commercially viable.

Running MikroTik RouterOS, the SXT Lite5 gives your network team full control over wireless parameters, VLAN tagging, firewall rules, and QoS — all from Winbox, WebFig, or SSH. Whether you are deploying it as a subscriber CPE pointing back to a WISP tower sector, or as one end of a point-to-point backhaul link between two buildings, this device delivers reliable, managed wireless connectivity in Uganda’s demanding outdoor RF environment.

Key Features

• 5GHz 802.11a/n wireless — clean 5GHz band avoids 2.4GHz congestion from dense urban deployments
• Integrated 16dBi directional antenna — focused beam for long-range CPE and PtP links
• MikroTik RouterOS — full-featured OS with firewall, QoS, VLAN, RADIUS client, and PPPoE support
• 1x Gigabit Ethernet port — PoE-in for power and data over a single cable run
• Passive PoE powered — powered via included PoE injector, no separate power run to the mounting point
• IP54 weatherproof enclosure — dust and splash resistant for outdoor pole and wall mounting
• Compact disc form factor — low wind load, easy pole or wall mount with included bracket
• Up to 24dBm TX power — strong output for extended range in point-to-point configurations
• NV2 TDMA protocol support — MikroTik proprietary protocol for improved throughput and latency on PtP links
• Winbox, WebFig, SSH management — multiple management interfaces for field technicians and NOC teams

Technical Specifications

• Model: RBSXT5nDr2
• Wireless Standard: 802.11a/n, 5GHz
• Antenna: Integrated 16dBi directional
• Antenna Beamwidth: 20° (H-plane), 18° (E-plane)
• Max TX Power: 24dBm
• Ethernet: 1x 10/100/1000 Mbps (PoE-in)
• CPU: 600MHz Atheros AR9344
• RAM: 64 MB DDR2
• Storage: 16 MB NAND Flash
• OS: RouterOS (License Level 3)
• Power: Passive PoE 10–30V DC
• Max Power Consumption: 8W
• Enclosure: IP54 outdoor, UV-resistant plastic
• Operating Temp: -30°C to +70°C
• Dimensions: 140mm diameter disc
• SKU: MT-RBSXT5NDR2

Ideal Use Cases for Uganda & East Africa WISPs

The SXT Lite5 is one of the most widely deployed WISP CPE devices in East Africa, and for good reason — it combines RouterOS flexibility with rugged outdoor durability at a price that scales to hundreds of subscribers:

• WISP subscriber CPE — mount at the subscriber premises, point toward your sector antenna on the tower, and deliver reliable 5GHz last-mile connectivity
• Point-to-point building backhaul — deploy a pair in PtP bridge mode to connect two buildings across distances up to 5km in line-of-sight conditions
• Campus wireless distribution — extend connectivity from a central tower to outlying buildings in school campuses, industrial parks, or gated communities
• Remote site connectivity — connect a remote office, warehouse, or field station to your fibre-connected headquarters without trenching cables
• ISP CPE mass deployments — standardise on the SXT Lite5 for scalable, manageable subscriber CPE with per-device RouterOS configuration and monitoring

ISP Billing & Subscriber Management Integration

The SXT Lite5 runs RouterOS with full RADIUS client support, making it a natural fit for automated ISP subscriber management. Configure it to authenticate subscribers via your RADIUS server and enforce bandwidth policies at the CPE level. Pair it with our purpose-built ISP billing and subscriber management platform for automated PPPoE session control, invoicing, and real-time usage reporting:

Explore Our ISP Billing & Subscriber Management System

Built for Ugandan and East African WISPs — with native MikroTik RADIUS integration, PPPoE automation, captive portal, bandwidth throttling, and monthly invoicing included.

Complete Your WISP Network Stack

The SXT Lite5 performs best as part of a structured WISP architecture from tower to subscriber. Build your complete network with these products from NetEdge Supplies Uganda:

• MikroTik ISP Starter Kit — 4-Device Bundle (Uganda) — complete WISP starter bundle including tower router, sector antenna, and CPE devices
• MikroTik MANTBox 12s 2.4GHz Sector Integrated Antenna — tower-side sector AP that the SXT Lite5 CPE connects back to
• MikroTik MANT 30 PA 5GHz 30dBi Parabolic Dish Antenna — high-gain dish for long-range PtP backhaul links beyond 5km
• MikroTik wAP ac Dual-Band Outdoor Access Point — outdoor dual-band AP for on-premises Wi-Fi distribution after CPE delivery
• MikroTik hEX S RB760iGS Gigabit Router with SFP & PoE — tower or NOC edge router for PPPoE termination and RADIUS gateway
• MikroTik CRS310-8G+2S+IN 2.5G/10G Cloud Router Switch — tower aggregation switch for connecting multiple sector radios and backhaul links
• MikroTik CSS318-16G-2S+IN 16-Port Gigabit Managed Switch — NOC or tower distribution switch for aggregating multiple CPE uplinks

What's in the Box

• 1x MikroTik SXT Lite5 (RBSXT5nDr2) outdoor wireless unit
• 1x Passive PoE injector
• 1x Pole/wall mounting bracket
• 1x Power adapter
• 1x Quick Setup Guide

Warranty & Local Support

This device comes with a 12-month MikroTik manufacturer warranty. NetEdge Supplies provides local pre-sales advice, RouterOS configuration support, WISP link planning assistance, and after-sales troubleshooting across Uganda. Contact our WISP solutions team for a link budget calculation or deployment consultation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the maximum range of the SXT Lite5?

3–5km in clear line-of-sight PtP mode. For links beyond 5km, pair with the MikroTik MANT 30 PA 30dBi parabolic dish for higher gain.

Q: Can it be used as a WISP subscriber CPE?

Yes — it is one of the most widely deployed WISP CPE devices in Uganda. Integrates with our ISP billing platform via RADIUS for automated subscriber management and bandwidth control.

Q: Does it support PPPoE?

Yes. RouterOS Level 3 includes PPPoE client, RADIUS authentication, and per-subscriber bandwidth policies. Pair with the MikroTik hEX S as your PPPoE concentrator at the tower or NOC.

Q: How is it powered?

Via passive PoE (10–30V DC) over the Ethernet cable using the included PoE injector — no separate power run to the mounting point required.

Q: Is it weatherproof for outdoor use in Uganda?

Yes — IP54 rated, UV-resistant, and rated -30°C to +70°C. Suitable for permanent outdoor installation through Uganda’s rain seasons.

Q: Is it available in Uganda?

Yes. NetEdge Supplies stocks it at UGX 343,000. Delivery to Kampala, Entebbe, Jinja, Mbarara, and Gulu. Bulk WISP pricing on orders of 10+ units.