Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
This section covers MikroTik 802.11ac (Wi-Fi 5) ARM-based devices. These products are special: the same hardware can be configured through either of two RouterOS menus, depending on which driver package is installed. Pick the one that matches the features you need.
Warning
wifi-qcom-acdrivers are very resource-heavy. We suggest using our WiFi 5 (802.11ac) devices with their originalwirelessdrivers as they are lightweight.
Two ways to run an 802.11ac device
| If you need… | Install package | Configure under | Documentation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WPA3, fast roaming (802.11r), the new CAPsMAN | routeros + wifi-qcom-ac |
/interface/wifi |
Wi-Fi 6 / 7 (802.11ax/be) — the /interface/wifi menu is shared |
| Nstreme, Nv2, WDS, HWMP+ mesh, the old CAPsMAN | routeros + wireless |
/interface/wireless |
802.11 a/b/g/n — the /interface/wireless menu is shared |
You cannot use both packages at the same time on the built-in radios — see Replacing the 'wireless' package for how to switch.
Info The new
/interface/wifimenu manages Wi-Fi 5 wave2 and newer interfaces, so 802.11ac devices runningwifi-qcom-acuse exactly the same configuration as the 802.11ax/be devices documented under Wi-Fi 6 / 7 (802.11ax/be). This section therefore links to that reference rather than duplicating it.
Devices with a choice of driver
The following 802.11ac ARM models can run either wifi-qcom-ac (new /interface/wifi menu) or wireless (legacy /interface/wireless menu):
Audience, Audience LTE kit, Chateau (all variants of D53), hAP ac², hAP ac³, cAP ac, cAP XL ac, LDF 5 ac, LHG XL 5 ac, LHG XL 52 ac, NetMetal ac², mANTBox 52 15s, wAP ac (RBwAPG-5HacD2HnD), SXTsq 5 ac
For choosing packages by device type and CAPsMAN scenario, see the decision tables on the Wireless overview.