Mounting
The device is designed to be used indoors and placed on a flat surface with all needed cables connecting to the
front of the unit.
Alternatively, the unit can be mounted on the wall, mounting points are located on the bottom side of the device,
screws are not included in the package. Screws with size 4x25 mm fit nicely, depending on your wall structure you
can use dowels 6x30 mm and 6 mm drill bit if needed.
Grounding screw is located on the backside of the device case, please connect it accordingly to efficient ground.
When mounting on the wall, please ensure that cable feed is pointing downwards.
The IPX rating scale of this device is IPX0. We recommend using Cat5/6 shielded cables.
Warning! This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 cm between the
device and your body. Operation of this equipment in the residential environment could cause radio
interference.
Configuration
Once logged in, we recommend clicking the “Check for updates” button in the QuickSet menu, as updating your
RouterOS software to the latest version ensures the best performance and stability. For wireless models, please
make sure you have selected the country where the device will be used, to conform with local regulations.
RouterOS includes many configuration options in addition to what is described in this document. We suggest
starting here to get yourself accustomed to the possibilities: http://mt.lv/help. In case IP connection is not available,
the Winbox tool (http://mt.lv/winbox) can be used to connect to the MAC address of the device from the LAN side
(all access is blocked from the Internet port by default).
For recovery purposes, it is possible to boot the device for reinstallation, see section Buttons and Jumpers.
Extension Slots and Ports
• Five 10/100/1000 (Gigabit) Ethernet ports (Auto MDI/X).
• Five 10/100 (Fast) Ethernet ports (Auto MDI/X).
• Ether10 supports 500 mA output power, ~2 V below the input voltage. Power out supports auto-detect to
protect devices.
• One 8-30 V DC power jack.
• SFP port for SFP module (module not included, works only with Gigabit modules).
• Built-in wireless AP (2GHz, 802.11b/g/n), with external antennas.
• One USB 2.0 type A port.
Buttons and Jumpers
The reset button is located on the back of the device, you will need at least 6mm long tool to reach it properly, a
button has the following functions:
• Hold this button during boot time until LED light starts flashing, release the button to reset RouterOS
configuration (total 5 seconds).
• Keep holding for 5 more seconds, LED turns solid, release now to turn on CAP mode. The device will now
look for a CAPsMAN server (total 10 seconds).
• Or Keep holding the button for 5 more seconds until LED turns off, then release it to make the
RouterBOARD look for Netinstall servers connected to its first Ethernet port (total 15 seconds).
Regardless of the above option used, the system will load the backup RouterBOOT loader if the button is pressed
before power is applied to the device. Useful for RouterBOOT debugging and recovery.
Accessories
Package includes a power supply for powering the device:
• EU/US Switching Power Supply 24 V, DC , 1.2 A, 28.8 W, 86.8%, VI, cable:220 cm RA.⎓
• Two antennas are factory installed on the device.
See mikrotik.com/products for the latest version of this document. Document #51046 Modified on: 25.JUL.2019