MikroTik NetMetal ax Outdoor Wi-Fi 6 Access Point – Rugged Long-Range Performance Beast

MikroTik NetMetal ax is a rugged, long-range outdoor Wi-Fi 6 access point built for extreme environments and high-performance wireless coverage. With IP66 protection, a durable metal enclosure, and a design that’s easy to install almost anywhere, it’s ideal for towers, warehouses, docks, estates, campuses, and industrial sites where reliability matters most.

MikroTik NetMetal ax: Tough Long-Range Outdoor Wi-Fi 6 Access Point

Built like the “Mars rover of networking,” the MikroTik NetMetal ax delivers fast dual-band Wi-Fi 6 performance with improved stability, security, roaming, and power management compared to older wireless standards. It supports external antennas via two RP-SMA female connectors, allowing you to customize coverage for point-to-point, point-to-multipoint, or wide-area outdoor Wi-Fi deployments.

Built for Harsh Outdoor Locations (IP66)

From damp attics and elevator shafts to coastal towers and busy ports, the NetMetal ax is engineered to handle dust and strong water jets. The wide tested temperature range also makes it suitable for demanding climates and outdoor enclosures.

Flexible Connectivity: Gigabit Ethernet + 2.5G SFP Fiber

For modern networks, the MikroTik NetMetal ax combines Gigabit Ethernet with a 2.5 Gigabit SFP port for fiber backhaul. This makes it an excellent choice for long-distance links, tower installations, and high-throughput outdoor Wi-Fi distribution where fiber connectivity is preferred.

Expandable for LTE Backup or LoRa IoT

One of the strongest advantages of the NetMetal ax is its expansion options. The unit includes a miniPCIe slot and a Nano-SIM slot, making it easy to add an LTE modem for mobile internet backup. You can also adapt it for IoT deployments by adding LoRa gateway hardware (for example, a compatible LoRa miniPCIe card).

USB Port for Added Utility

A built-in USB Type-A port supports extra peripherals and includes USB power reset functionality. This is useful in remote setups where you want quick recovery options without climbing a tower.

RouterOS v7 Power (License Level 4)

Running RouterOS v7 with a Level 4 license, the MikroTik NetMetal ax gives you enterprise-grade control for routing, firewall rules, VLAN segmentation, wireless security, and advanced network management—perfect for professional ISP, enterprise, and industrial deployments.

Key Benefits of MikroTik NetMetal ax

• Outdoor Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax): faster speeds, better stability, improved roaming and security
• 2.5G SFP fiber connectivity: high-throughput uplinks and long-distance backhaul
• Rugged IP66 enclosure: built for dust and powerful water jets
• Expandability: miniPCIe slot + Nano-SIM for LTE backup or IoT customization
• External antenna support: two RP-SMA connectors for customized long-range coverage
• Dual-core ARM CPU: reliable processing for busy networks

Specifications (MikroTik NetMetal ax)

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