Mikrotik hAP ax2 US Version (C52iG-5HaxD2HaxD-TC-US)

I’m using the MikroTik hAP ax2 as my main router together with a few other non-MikroTik devices as access points, and the difference is clear. The router processes requests much faster, so I see a real speed boost compared to my old setup. Stable, reliable, and packed with features — an excellent choice for home or small office!

The MikroTik hAP ax² is a compact yet formidable router tailored for small office/home office (SOHO) environments. Despite its budget-friendly price, it delivers enterprise-grade capabilities including dual-band WiFi 6, advanced firewall configuration, traffic shaping, and robust VPN support. Its sleek design hides a powerful engine ideal for remote access, bandwidth control, and secure networking across borders. For professionals seeking reliability and flexibility without overspending, the hAP ax² is a standout choice.

Awesome router, especially for the price. Works great on for 1 Gbps links. I have 3 that I use for home use (each one installed in a different city), but with 3 x site-2-site VPNs, remote access, highly customized firewall, etc. It's really a beast for the size and price.

As a network engineer, I find this device a pleasure to use. It offers configuration features typically found only on high-end enterprise equipment. I'm using it for a site-to-site VPN with WireGuard, and the performance is exceptional. While it's not for the inexperienced, anyone who can follow a setup guide can easily configure it for basic home use (router + AP). For those unfamiliar with the setup process, here are the steps: 1) Plug in the device. 2) Connect your modem to port 1 (WAN). 3) Connect to the MikroTik WiFi network (credentials are on the bottom; if you have trouble reading them, take a picture and zoom in). 4) Navigate to 192.168.88.1 to configure (default user: admin, password is also on the bottom of the device). 5) Set your WiFi network name and password, then click "Apply Configuration." (You'll need to reconnect to WiFi after this using the new credentials you configured). Enjoy!

Great mini router and WiFi AP. Already own other MikroTik products so configuring it was easy but if not familiarized with router os the learning curve is steep. Plenty of options