MikroTik cAP ac

The MikroTik cAP ac (RBcAPGi-5acD2nD) is a premium, high-performance ceiling access point designed to blend seamlessly into professional environments. It is engineered to provide powerful dual-band wireless coverage while remaining visually discrete, making it the ideal choice for offices, hotels, hospitals, and high-end residential projects.

MikroTik cAP ac Access Point

The cAP ac is a versatile member of the “ceiling Access Point” family. It is capable of simultaneous dual-band operation, supporting both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequencies in 802.11ac and legacy standards. Its unique feature is the inclusion of two different enclosures—a round “smoke detector” style and a square design—allowing you to choose the look that best fits your interior decor.

Key Features of the cAP ac:

• Dual-Band Concurrent Wireless: Supports 2.4 GHz (up to 300 Mbps) and 5 GHz (up to 867 Mbps) simultaneously, ensuring legacy devices and modern high-speed gadgets both perform at their best.

• Two Gigabit Ethernet Ports: Features two 10/100/1000 Mbps ports. This allows you to extend your network via cable to another device, even if the primary port is used for power.

• PoE-In & PoE-Out: The device can be powered by 802.3af/at PoE on Port 1. Remarkably, Port 2 supports Passive PoE-out, allowing you to “daisy-chain” and power another cAP or camera directly from the first unit.

• Quad-Core CPU: Equipped with a powerful 716 MHz processor and 128 MB of RAM, it handles multiple connected clients and encrypted traffic with high stability.

• CAPsMAN Ready: Fully compatible with MikroTik’s Controlled Access Point Manager (CAPsMAN), allowing you to manage dozens of these units from one central MikroTik router.

• Full RouterOS Features: Unlike many access points, this runs the complete RouterOS (Level 4), meaning it can act as a standalone router, firewall, or VPN gateway if needed.

• Customizable Aesthetics: Comes with both round and square mounting cases in the box, providing flexibility for different architectural styles.

Applications and Ideal Use Cases

The cAP ac is the go-to solution for clean, professional wireless deployments:

• Office & Corporate Spaces: Provides high-capacity, reliable Wi-Fi for staff and guests while mounted discretely on the ceiling to avoid cable clutter.

• Hospitality & Hotels: Ideal for hallways or rooms where a clean look is required. The PoE-out feature helps in powering additional devices without extra power runs.

• High-End Smart Homes: Perfect for multi-room coverage where aesthetics are just as important as signal strength and 5 GHz performance.

• Public Venues: The robust hardware and CAPsMAN integration make it easy to deploy a unified, roaming-capable network across large areas like schools or malls.

Technical Specifications at a Glance