hAP be lite runs MikroTik RouterOS, which lets you configure routing, firewall rules and network sharing in far more detail than a typical home router. Four 2.5-gigabit ports give wired devices headroom beyond ordinary gigabit. Low power draw and USB-C power mean the unit can sit where a wall socket is not close at hand.
Users who want the new Wi-Fi 7 standard and full control of their network without a large box; small offices or home labs that already run other MikroTik gear; and installers looking for an affordable access point with RouterOS. Some familiarity with RouterOS basics helps with the first setup.
| Brand | MIKROTIK |
|---|---|
| Model name | A42G-HBEP |
| Processor cores | 2 |
|---|---|
| Processor frequency | 950 GHz |
| Built-in processor | Yes |
| Internal memory | 512 GB |
|---|---|
| Internal memory type | DDR3 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity | 1 |
|---|---|
| USB port | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 4 |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 2500 Mbit/s |
| Ethernet LAN interface type | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet |
| USB ports quantity | 1 |
| Wi-Fi standards | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
|---|---|
| Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Wi-Fi band | Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz) |
| Antenna gain level (max) | 7 |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | -40°C to +50°C |
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The manufacturer does not specify a total or per-band speed. What is stated is the Wi-Fi 7 standard and two bands, 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz.
Yes. The manufacturer describes hAP be lite as a router and access point, so it can be added to an existing network purely to provide Wi-Fi.
Four RJ-45 ports at up to 2.5 Gbit/s and one USB-C port (USB 3.2 Gen 1), which also powers the device.
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