At the heart of the L009 is a dual-core IPQ-5018 ARM CPU running at 800 MHz, paired with 512 MB of DDR3L RAM. Compared to the older MIPS-based RB2011 it replaces, this translates to dramatically faster routing throughput, snappier complex firewall rule processing, and hardware-accelerated IPsec encryption — making it well-suited for VPN-heavy or security-conscious deployments.

Versatile Port Layout with PoE and 2.5G SFP

The L009 provides 8× Gigabit Ethernet ports with a dedicated full-duplex CPU link on Ether1 for interference-free WAN connectivity. Ether1 supports PoE-in so the unit can be powered over a network cable where a DC supply isn’t practical, and Ether8 provides passive PoE-out when powered via the DC jack — useful for powering a remote access point or IP camera directly from the router. The single SFP cage supports speeds up to 2.5 Gbps, giving you a future-ready uplink option for fibre ISP connections or inter-switch links on faster infrastructure.

Wi-Fi 6 on 2.4 GHz

This variant includes dual-chain 802.11b/g/n/ax wireless on the 2.4 GHz band, delivering up to 574 Mbps wireless throughput. Wi-Fi 6 improves spectral efficiency and handles congested wireless environments more gracefully than older standards — relevant in office or multi-tenant deployments where many devices connect simultaneously.

Container Support and USB 3.0

A full-size USB 3.0 port enables RouterOS container functionality, allowing lightweight Linux-based applications (such as Pi-hole for network-wide ad-blocking or an LTE modem interface) to run directly on the router without additional hardware.

Compact, Rack-Friendly Enclosure

The L009’s chassis doubles as a passive heatsink, managing thermals without active cooling. Its slim 220 × 125 × 22 mm profile allows up to four units to share a single 1U rackmount space, making it a highly efficient choice for server rooms, data closets, or stacked edge deployments.

Key Highlights

• CPU: Dual-core ARM IPQ-5018 @ 800 MHz
• RAM: 512 MB DDR3L | Storage: 128 MB NAND
• Ethernet: 8× Gigabit (Ether1: dedicated CPU link + PoE-in; Ether8: passive PoE-out)
• SFP: 1× 2.5G SFP cage
• Wireless: 2.4 GHz 802.11b/g/n/ax dual-chain, up to 574 Mbps
• USB: 1× USB 3.0 Type-A (container support)
• Console: RJ45 serial port
• RouterOS: Level 5 licence (v7)
• Operating temp: −40°C to +70°C | IP20
• Form factor: Desktop / 1U rackmount (up to 4 units per 1U)

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