Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
MikroTik 802.11ac (Wi-Fi 5) ARM devices can be driven two ways: through the new /interface/wifi menu using the wifi-qcom-ac package (WPA3, fast roaming, new CAPsMAN) or through the legacy /interface/wireless menu...
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.
警告
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.
信息
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
警告
The
wifi-qcom-acdriver upgrade is primarily meant for indoor devices. Even though it can also be installed on our outdoor models (LDF 5 ac, LHG XL 5 ac, LHG XL 52 ac, NetMetal ac², mANTBox 52 15s, SXTsq 5 ac),wifi-qcom-acis not tailored for outdoor usage. This is primarily because the drivers do not support the distance setting, which is required for links longer than 2 km. We therefore recommend using thewirelessdrivers on all our outdoor boards. For choosing packages by device type and CAPsMAN scenario, see the decision tables on the Wireless overview.