MikroTik NetMetal ac² Dual-Band Outdoor Access Point

MikroTik RB921UAGS-5HPacD-NM / NetMetal 5SHP Access Point

Product Description

The MikroTik NetMetal 5SHP (RB921UAGS-5HPacD-NM) is a rugged, high-power outdoor wireless access point designed for long-range point-to-point and point-to-multipoint networking. Built with 802.11ac technology and housed in a durable IP54-rated aluminum enclosure, it delivers reliable high-speed connectivity even in harsh environments. With support for external antennas, SFP fiber connectivity, and MikroTik’s RouterOS, it is ideal for WISP deployments, backbone links, and advanced outdoor wireless infrastructure.

Key Features & Specifications

• Single-Band Wi-Fi: 5GHz
• Wireless Standard: IEEE 802.11a/n/ac (Wi-Fi 5)
• Speed: Up to 867 Mbps (802.11ac)
• Ports: 1× Gigabit Ethernet + 1× SFP (fiber)
• CPU: QCA9557, 720 MHz
• RAM: 128MB
• Storage: 128MB NAND
• MIMO: 2×2 dual-chain high-power wireless (~1.3W output)
• Antenna: 2× RP-SMA connectors (external antenna required)
• USB: 1× USB port
• Power: Passive PoE (8–30V input)
• Build: IP54-rated waterproof aluminum enclosure (acts as heatsink)

Performance & Use Case
Ideal for:

• WISP base stations and outdoor ISP deployments
• Long-distance point-to-point (PtP) links
• Point-to-multipoint (PtMP) networks
• Industrial and harsh outdoor environments

Handles:

• High-speed wireless backhaul connections
• Long-range links with external antennas
• Stable performance in high-interference areas
• Advanced routing, VLAN, and firewall configurations via RouterOS

⚠️ Not recommended for:

• Indoor home or office Wi-Fi usage
• Beginner users without networking experience
• Plug-and-play consumer networking setups

Pros & Cons
✅ Pros

• Extremely durable metal enclosure for outdoor use
• High transmit power for long-range connectivity
• Gigabit + SFP support for flexible backhaul
• Advanced RouterOS features for professional setups

❌ Cons

• External antennas required (not included)
• Single-band operation (5GHz only)
• Complex configuration for non-technical users

Summary
The MikroTik NetMetal 5SHP is a professional-grade outdoor access point built for demanding wireless networking scenarios. It is best suited for ISPs and advanced users who require high-performance, long-range connectivity with flexible deployment options.

Contact Information

• Phone: 01877-778074, 01877-778075
  
• Email: centurycomputers534@yahoo.com
• Address: 1103/B, Level-11, Multiplan Center, New Elephant Road, Dhaka-1205, Bangladesh