Mikrotik GrooveA 52 ac, 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, PoE, 10/100/1000 Mbit/s

The MikroTik GrooveA 52 ac is a compact, weatherproof outdoor wireless RouterBOARD powered by RouterOS, designed for flexible deployment in 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. It includes an integrated dual‑band omni antenna (6 dBi at 2.4 GHz, 8 dBi at 5 GHz), a Gigabit Ethernet port and PoE support for simplified installation. The unit ships with a Level 4 RouterOS license and supports 802.11ac to deliver higher wireless throughput.

Advantages

The GrooveA 52 ac combines a durable, weather-resistant enclosure with dual‑band 802.11ac capability and a Gigabit Ethernet interface to enable high‑speed outdoor wireless links. Integrated antennas allow immediate use out of the box, while PoE and a single RJ‑45 port simplify power and network connectivity. The RouterOS platform and included Level 4 license provide advanced routing and configuration options.

Suitable for

• Outdoor point‑to‑point or point‑to‑multipoint wireless links
• Extending Wi‑Fi coverage in outdoor environments
• Small installations requiring a weatherproof access point with Gigabit backhaul

Key specifications

• Wireless bands: 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz (selectable, up to 80 MHz channel width)
• Wireless standards: IEEE 802.11ac / 802.11n / 802.11g / 802.11b
• Antenna: Dual‑band omni (6 dBi @ 2.4 GHz, 8 dBi @ 5 GHz) included
• Ethernet: 1 × Gigabit RJ‑45 port (10/100/1000 Mbit/s)
• Power: Power over Ethernet (PoE), max consumption ~5 W
• Software: RouterOS with Level 4 license included

How to use

Mount the GrooveA 52 ac in a suitable outdoor location with clear line of sight if possible. Connect the device to your network and power it via a PoE injector or compliant switch using the RJ‑45 port. Access RouterOS through Winbox, WebFig or SSH to configure wireless band (2.4 GHz or 5 GHz), channel width, security and routing settings. The included omni antenna allows immediate operation; if desired, replace with a compatible external antenna following MikroTik guidelines.

Recommendations

For optimal performance use 5 GHz with wider channel widths where regulatory limits and interference permit; choose 2.4 GHz for longer range. Ensure proper grounding and weatherproof cable connections when installing outdoors.