Mikrotik cAP XL ac Access Point

The Mikrotik cAP XL ac is a high-performance access point designed for both business and home users who require robust and reliable wireless networking. With dual-band capabilities and advanced features, this device is ideal for environments that need to handle heavy wireless traffic while maintaining high-speed data transfer rates and ensuring wide coverage.

Features

• Network Standards: The Mikrotik cAP XL ac supports IEEE 802.11b/g/n and IEEE 802.11a/n/ac, allowing it to provide excellent wireless connectivity for a wide range of devices, including smartphones, laptops, and IoT devices.
• Data Transfer Rates: With 1200 Mbps total throughput, this access point offers up to 300 Mbps on the 2.4 GHz band and up to 867 Mbps on the 5 GHz band, ensuring fast and reliable wireless speeds for demanding applications.
• Processor & Memory: The cAP XL ac is powered by the IPQ-4018 processor, a quad-core chip clocked at 716 MHz, paired with 128 MB of RAM to ensure efficient handling of multiple tasks and smooth operation.
• Ethernet Ports: It includes 1 x 10/100/1000 Ethernet port, providing fast wired network connections for devices that require higher reliability or more consistent bandwidth, such as PCs or servers.
• Power over Ethernet (PoE): The device supports 802.3af/at for PoE, simplifying installation by allowing both power and data to be transmitted over a single Ethernet cable.
• Dual-Band Wireless: Operating on both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands, the cAP XL ac is designed to offer optimal wireless performance by minimizing interference and providing high-speed connections across multiple devices.
• Antenna: It comes equipped with internal antennas with a 6 dBi gain on 2.4 GHz and 5.5 dBi gain on 5 GHz, ensuring strong and stable wireless coverage in both bands.

Design & Build

• Compact Form Factor: The Mikrotik cAP XL ac is housed in a slim, white enclosure, with a size of 191 x 42 mm, making it easy to install in a variety of locations.
• Mounting: This access point is designed for ceiling mounting, ensuring that it can be placed in optimal positions for maximum coverage and minimal disruption.
• Environmental Durability: With an operating temperature range from -40°C to 70°C, the cAP XL ac is built to withstand extreme conditions, making it ideal for installation in both indoor and outdoor environments (protected from direct exposure).

Performance

The Mikrotik cAP XL ac provides excellent wireless coverage, thanks to its dual-band design, and delivers high-speed data rates of up to 1200 Mbps. This makes it perfect for environments such as office buildings, schools, warehouses, or large homes where multiple users or devices are accessing the network simultaneously.

Security & Reliability

• Security Features: Although the device lacks detailed information on advanced security features like WPA3, it supports WPA2-PSK encryption, ensuring secure wireless connections.
• MTBF: The device boasts an impressive 100,000 hours of Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF), indicating long-term reliability and low maintenance.

Power Attributes

• Max Power Consumption: The Mikrotik cAP XL ac has a max power consumption of 24W, ensuring energy-efficient operation while maintaining high-performance wireless connectivity.
• Power Supply: The access point supports PoE input, making installation straightforward and reducing the need for separate power cables.

Environmental Specifications

• Operating Temperature: The device operates in a wide temperature range from -40°C to 70°C, making it highly versatile and able to withstand harsh environmental conditions.
• IP Rating: While the device lacks an official IP rating, its durability in tough conditions suggests it can handle standard indoor environments.

Package Contents

• Mikrotik cAP XL ac Access Point
• User Manual

Warranty

The Mikrotik cAP XL ac comes with a 1-year warranty (without adapter), offering reliable support for the device during its initial period of use.