MikroTik RouterBOARD hEX 5-Port Router

Description

RouterOS L4 at an Entry-Level Price

The RB750r2’s defining characteristic is the mismatch between its price and its capability. MikroTik describes it as probably the most affordable MPLS-capable router on the market, with a price lower than the RouterOS licence alone. RouterOS Level 4 includes the full routing feature set: static and dynamic routing (OSPF, BGP, RIP), firewall with connection tracking, NAT, VLAN (802.1Q), IPsec, OpenVPN, L2TP, PPTP, SSTP VPN, bandwidth queuing, traffic shaping, Netwatch, scripting, and MPLS — features typically found on much more expensive hardware.

This is what makes the RB750r2 popular beyond simple home use: it’s a capable lab router, a branch office gateway, a VPN endpoint, or a managed edge device for a WISPs or small ISP tail-end — all at a fraction of what enterprise routers cost.

Hardware

The RB750r2 is powered by a QCA9533 SoC running at 850 MHz with a single MIPSBE core, 64 MB RAM, five 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet ports handled by the same QCA9533 switch chip, passive PoE-in on port 1 (10–28V DC), and a maximum power consumption of 2W. The tiny 2W draw makes it suitable for always-on deployments, remote sites, and PoE-powered installations.

⚠️ Fast Ethernet only — 100 Mbps maximum per port. The RB750r2 is not a Gigabit device. If your internet connection or internal network traffic regularly exceeds 100 Mbps, consider the MikroTik hEX (RB750Gr3) which provides five Gigabit ports in a similar form factor. The RB750r2 is well-suited to ADSL, VDSL, and lower-tier fibre connections.

Five Ports, Flexible Deployment

Dimensions are 113 × 89 × 28 mm and weight without cables is 129 g — smaller than most Wi-Fi routers. The five Fast Ethernet ports can be configured freely: a typical setup uses one as WAN and four as a LAN switch, but RouterOS lets you configure any port combination, bridge or route between any interfaces, set per-port VLANs, and apply firewall rules at any point.

Passive PoE In

The device supports passive PoE input on port 1 at 10–28V DC, allowing it to be powered over an Ethernet cable from a compatible passive PoE injector or switch — useful for mounting the router close to an ONT or media converter without running a separate power cable.

RouterOS Licence and Software Updates

RouterOS Level 4 is pre-installed and licensed — no separate purchase is required. Free software updates are provided for the life of the product or a minimum of five years from the date of purchase. RouterOS v7 is the current major version, bringing improvements to routing performance, container support (not applicable on this hardware), and a refreshed web interface (WebFig) alongside WinBox desktop management.

Key Highlights

• CPU: QCA9533 MIPSBE, single-core 850 MHz
• RAM: 64 MB | Storage: Built into SoC
• Ethernet ports: 5× 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet — not Gigabit
• Switch chip: QCA9533
• RouterOS: Level 4 (pre-installed, lifetime updates included)
• Key features: Routing, Firewall, NAT, VLAN, VPN (IPsec, OpenVPN, L2TP, PPTP), MPLS, QoS, Scripting, Netwatch, OSPF, BGP
• PoE input: Passive PoE on port 1 | 10–28V DC
• Power supply: 12V/0.5A DC adapter (included)
• Max power consumption: 2W
• Dimensions: 113 × 89 × 28 mm | Weight: 129 g
• Enclosure: Plastic desktop
• Operating temp: −20°C to +70°C (RouterOS supported range)

 

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