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MikroTik hAP ax2

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Setup instructions, default access credentials, and network configuration guide.

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Device Overview

The MikroTik hAP ax2 brings dual-band Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) to home and small office installations. It features a quad-core 864 MHz ARM CPU and 1 GB of RAM.

With five Gigabit ports and PoE-in/PoE-out capabilities, it can power an upstream rooftop CPE directly from port 1 or port 5.

RouterOS v7 uses the modernized '/interface wifi' configuration hierarchy for modern Wi-Fi 6 radios, replacing the legacy '/interface wireless' menu.

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Default IP Address 192.168.88.1
Default Credentials
User: admin  |  Pass: (empty / no password)

How to Connect (Physical & Network Setup)

Connect power adapter. Connect PC to port 2, 3, 4, or 5. Port 1 is the default WAN port with PoE-in support.

Step-by-Step Configuration Steps

  1. 1 Connect via WinBox through MAC address.
  2. 2 Log in with user 'admin' (check bottom sticker for default password on newer batches).
  3. 3 Under Wireless / Wifi, observe the wifi1 (5 GHz) and wifi2 (2.4 GHz) interfaces using the RouterOS v7 wifi-qcom driver.
  4. 4 Run the generated NetUtils AP or Home Router script in New Terminal.
  5. 5 Confirm WPA2/WPA3 security profiles under Wifi > Security.
  6. 6 Verify bridge VLAN filtering if separating guest traffic.
  7. 7 Set system clock under System > SNTP Client to ensure logging timestamps are correct.

Verification Step

Connect a phone to the new Wi-Fi SSID and verify an IP is assigned from the DHCP server.
Firmware Note: Requires RouterOS v7 with wifi-qcom or wifiwave2 driver package for Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) operation.

Menu names may vary by model and firmware version.

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Notice: This is sample configuration data for field technicians and small ISPs. Verify details against official manufacturer documentation and your device casing label before applying in production.