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MikroTik Routerboard hEX PoE RB960PGS 5 Port Gigabit Ethernet Router
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MikroTik Routerboard hEX PoE RB960PGS 5 Port Gigabit Ethernet Router

Bottom line: The MikroTik Routerboard hEX PoE RB960PGS 5 Port Gigabit Ethernet Router: Five gigabit ports plus SFP cage for optical fiber uplinks; main trade-off: no wireless radio at all, so you supply your own AP.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Five gigabit ports plus SFP cage for optical fiber uplinks
  • ✓ 802.3at PoE out on ports 2-5, up to 1A per port
  • ✓ 800MHz CPU handles advanced RouterOS configs, not just basic NAT
  • ✓ USB 2.0 port for 4G/LTE modems or storage

Cons

  • ✗ No wireless radio at all, so you supply your own AP
  • ✗ RouterOS has a steep learning curve versus consumer routers
  • ✗ PoE out passes through input voltage, limiting powered-device choices
  • ✗ 128MB RAM caps large routing tables and heavy add-on packages

Manufacturer description

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SpecPicks scored MikroTik Routerboard hEX PoE RB960PGS 5 Port Gigabit Ethernet Router using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the networking category. MikroTik's networking lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

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Key Features

  • Mikrotik Routerboard hEX RB960PGS 128MB Router Gigabit 5 Ports PoE in
  • hEX PoE is a five port gigabit ethernet router for locations where wireless connectivity is not required.
  • The device has a USB 2.0 port and a SFP port for adding optical fiber connectivity. The ports 2-5 can power other PoE capable devices with the same voltage as applied to the unit.
  • It is affordable, small and easy to use, but at the same time comes with a very powerful 800MHz CPU, capable of all the advanced configurations that RouterOS supports. Less power adapters and cables to worry about! Max current is 1A per port, Ethernet ports are shielded.
  • PoE out: 802.3at

Full Specifications

BrandMikroTik
Colorwhite
PoE out802.3at
Voltage100 volts
Frequency800 MHz
Model NameRB960PGS
ConnectivityWireless, USB
Model NumberRB960PGS
Built-In Media24V 2.5A power adapter, IEC cord
Control MethodApp
Connection TypeWireless
Controller TypeApp Control
Mfr Part NumberRB960PGS
Number of Ports5
Special FeatureWPS
Antenna LocationHome
Security ProtocolWPA2-PSK, WPA3
Compatible DevicesPersonal Computer
Data Transfer Rate1000 megabits_per_second
LAN Port Bandwidth10/100/1000 megabits_per_second

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