MikroTik wAP ac RBwAPG-5HacT2HnD Dual-Band Outdoor WiFi Access Point — 2.4GHz + 5GHz

The MikroTik wAP ac (RBwAPG-5HacT2HnD) is a dual-band 802.11ac outdoor wireless access point designed for professional ISP CPE deployments, outdoor WiFi hotspot coverage, and enterprise campus wireless networks. Combining a weatherproof dome enclosure, simultaneous 2.4GHz and 5GHz operation, full MikroTik RouterOS management, and a built-in Gigabit Ethernet port with passive PoE support — the wAP ac is engineered for permanent outdoor installations across Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, and the wider East Africa region.

Whether you're deploying subscriber CPE at a rooftop, extending WiFi coverage to an outdoor courtyard, or building a carrier-grade WISP last-mile network across Kampala or other East African cities, the MikroTik wAP ac delivers the performance, management depth, and outdoor durability your network demands.

Key Specifications

• Model: RBwAPG-5HacT2HnD (wAP ac)
• Architecture: MIPSBE, 650MHz CPU, 64MB RAM, 16MB storage
• Wireless 2.4GHz: 802.11b/g/n — up to 300Mbps, 2x2 MIMO, integrated antenna (3dBi)
• Wireless 5GHz: 802.11a/n/ac — up to 867Mbps, 2x2 MIMO, integrated antenna (3dBi)
• Ethernet: 1x Gigabit LAN/WAN port (10/100/1000Mbps) with passive PoE input
• PoE Input: Passive PoE 10–30V (802.3af adapter compatible)
• RouterOS: Level 4 licence included — full routing, firewall, hotspot, CAPsMAN, and bandwidth management
• Enclosure: IP54-rated weatherproof dome — UV-resistant polycarbonate for tropical outdoor use
• Mounting: Pole mount bracket included — fits poles 30–100mm diameter
• Operating Temperature: -40°C to +70°C
• Power Consumption: Up to 8W
• Dimensions: 220 × 220 × 90mm (dome unit)

Why the MikroTik wAP ac for ISP and WISP Deployments in Uganda?

• Full RouterOS management: Unlike basic consumer outdoor APs, the wAP ac runs MikroTik RouterOS Level 4 — giving you complete control over routing, firewall rules, hotspot authentication, bandwidth queuing per client, VLAN tagging, and direct integration with your ISP billing system via RouterOS API. No third-party controller required.
• Dual-band simultaneous operation: Serve legacy 2.4GHz devices and high-speed 5GHz 802.11ac clients simultaneously from a single unit — essential for mixed-device environments at subscriber premises and public WiFi hotspot deployments.
• CAPsMAN support: Centralise management of multiple wAP ac units across your network using MikroTik CAPsMAN (Controlled Access Point system Manager) running on your hEX S or hEX RB750Gr3 — one configuration pushed to all APs simultaneously.
• IP54 weatherproofing: Rated for outdoor use in Uganda's tropical climate — rain, humidity, and equatorial UV. The dome enclosure keeps electronics sealed against dust and water ingress.
• Pole mount included: Ships with stainless steel pole mounting hardware — installs directly onto utility poles, lamp posts, rooftop masts, and building brackets without additional accessories.
• Gigabit uplink: The single Gigabit Ethernet port eliminates the Fast Ethernet bottleneck of older outdoor APs — capable of carrying multi-subscriber WiFi traffic at full ISP plan speeds.
• Hotspot gateway: RouterOS hotspot server built-in — deploy a captive portal WiFi hotspot for hospitality, education, or public WiFi monetisation without additional hardware.

Deployment Scenarios

• ISP subscriber CPE (rooftop): Mount the wAP ac on a subscriber's rooftop or wall to receive point-to-point wireless backhaul from your tower and distribute dual-band WiFi throughout the subscriber premises. Manage bandwidth per subscriber via RouterOS queues integrated with your ISP billing system.
• Outdoor WiFi hotspot: Deploy at restaurants, hotels, schools, markets, and public spaces across Kampala, Entebbe, Jinja, or Mbarara for paid or open WiFi hotspot coverage using the built-in RouterOS hotspot server.
• Campus and estate WiFi: Cover office compounds, residential estates, and industrial parks with overlapping wAP ac coverage cells managed centrally via CAPsMAN on your core MikroTik router.
• WISP last-mile CPE: Use in conjunction with your tower-mounted sector AP to provide last-mile connectivity to subscriber premises, replacing bulkier outdoor CPE units with a discreet, dome-shaped installation.
• Pole-mounted street WiFi: Ideal for street-level outdoor WiFi on utility poles and lamp posts — the included pole bracket and IP54 enclosure make it purpose-built for this application.

RouterOS Integration with Your ISP Billing System

The wAP ac runs RouterOS Level 4, enabling full programmatic integration with your ISP billing system via the RouterOS API. Automate subscriber activation, bandwidth queue assignment, service suspension on non-payment, and mobile money payment reconciliation — all triggered directly from your billing platform to the wAP ac without manual intervention. When managed via CAPsMAN, a single API call to your core router propagates subscriber policy changes across all wAP ac units simultaneously.

Recommended Companion Products

• MikroTik hEX S RB760iGS — Core ISP distribution router — run CAPsMAN here to centrally manage all wAP ac units, with SFP fibre uplink and PoE output
• MikroTik hEX RB750Gr3 — Zone aggregation router — upstream of multiple wAP ac subscriber CPE units
• MikroTik hAP RouterBOARD with PoE — Indoor companion CPE for subscribers who need both outdoor and indoor WiFi coverage
• MikroTik RouterBOARD Wireless Router — Tower-mounted sector distribution AP upstream of wAP ac subscriber units
• MikroTik QuickMOUNT PRO — Additional adjustable mounting bracket for non-standard pole or wall installations
• Cat6 Ethernet Cable — Gigabit-capable outdoor cable for PoE feed from switch or injector to the wAP ac
• MikroTik RBGPOE Gigabit PoE Injector — Power the wAP ac via passive PoE from a non-PoE switch or router port

Frequently Asked Questions