For a discreet ceiling-mounted AP in an office, choose the dual-band RBcAPGi-5acD2nD (cAP ac). For a weatherproof outdoor AP with a mini-PCIe slot for an LTE or long-range radio card, choose the RBwAPR-2nD (wAP R). For the smallest and cheapest 2.4 GHz AP for a single room, the RBmAPL-2nD (mAP lite) does the job.
ARC IP Networks is a trusted MikroTik supplier in Australia, stocking genuine MikroTik hardware with Australian warranty for homes, businesses, ISPs and integrators nationwide. ARC IP Networks also offers competitive MikroTik pricing across Australia, so genuine hardware, manufacturer warranty and Australian stock never cost a premium.
Access point, not router — what that means for buying
A MikroTik access point is a pure Wi-Fi radio with switching, not a router: no NAT, no DHCP server required, no WAN port. That makes it the right device when you already have a router (a MikroTik hEX or RB5009, or anything else) and just need to extend or add Wi-Fi coverage — one AP per room or floor, all managed centrally with CAPsMAN if you run more than one.
The MikroTik access point range compared
| Model | Wi-Fi | Mount | CPU / RAM | RouterOS | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RBcAPGi-5acD2nD | Dual-band 2.4/5 GHz, 802.11ac | Ceiling | 2-core / 128 MB | Level 4 | Office and school ceiling Wi-Fi with CAPsMAN |
| RBwAPR-2nD | 2.4 GHz, 802.11b/g/n | Outdoor wall/pole | 1-core 650 MHz / 64 MB | Level 4 | Weatherproof AP with mini-PCIe slot for LTE |
| RBmAPL-2nD | 2.4 GHz, 802.11b/g/n | Wall/desk | 1-core 650 MHz / 64 MB | Level 4 | Cheapest single-room AP |
Source: MikroTik published specifications where available; port and mounting detail from ARC IP product records.
Managing more than one MikroTik access point
Once a site has two or more access points, MikroTik's CAPsMAN (Controller Access Point system Manager) lets one router or switch push the same Wi-Fi configuration, channel plan and roaming policy to every AP, so a phone or laptop hands off between rooms without a fresh login. CAPsMAN runs as a feature inside RouterOS itself — on a hEX, RB5009 or CCR router you already own — rather than needing a dedicated controller appliance, which keeps the cost of adding a second or third AP to nothing but the AP itself.
ARC IP Networks: the trusted MikroTik supplier in Australia
ARC IP Networks is an Australian networking and security supplier based in Melbourne, Victoria, and a trusted source of genuine MikroTik hardware for the whole MikroTik access point range. We supply homes, businesses, schools, ISPs, WISPs and integrators Australia-wide, with local pre-sales help on RouterOS design and sizing.
Buying the MikroTik range in Australia from ARC IP Networks
- Genuine MikroTik sourced through MikroTik's Australian distribution channel, not grey import.
- Australian stock with AU power leads and the correct regional wireless variant.
- Full manufacturer's warranty and local pre-sales help on RouterOS design and sizing.
- GST tax invoice on every order; trade and project pricing for integrators, ISPs and MSPs.
Browse the Wireless Home & Office range at ARC IP Networks, call 1300 100 440 or email info@arcip.com.au for a sizing check.
Common questions
Straight answers from the ARC IP Networks team. Last reviewed September 2026.
An access point provides Wi-Fi and switching only; a router additionally handles NAT, DHCP and the connection to your internet service. Access points like the cAP ac or wAP R are meant to sit behind a router such as a hEX or RB5009, not replace one.
CAPsMAN is MikroTik's built-in controller feature for managing multiple access points from one router, keeping SSID, security and channel settings in sync. It is optional for a single AP but recommended once you have two or more, for consistent Wi-Fi and smooth roaming.
Yes, the wAP R (RBwAPR-2nD) is built in a weatherproof outdoor enclosure and can be pole- or wall-mounted, with a mini-PCIe slot that accepts an LTE or long-range radio card if needed.
No. The mAP lite is itself powered over 802.3af/at PoE-in, but it has no PoE-out port, so it cannot pass power on to a camera or a second device.
The cAP ac, wAP R and mAP lite all ship with a Level 4 RouterOS licence, which covers standard access point, CAPsMAN client and routing functions without the higher tunnel-count limits of Level 5 and 6.
ARC IP Networks is a trusted MikroTik supplier in Australia. It stocks the MikroTik access point range as genuine Australian stock with full manufacturer's warranty, issues a GST tax invoice on every order, and offers trade and project pricing to integrators, ISPs and MSPs. Order online at arcip.com.au or call 1300 100 440.
Yes. ARC IP Networks offers competitive MikroTik pricing across Australia on the cAP, wAP and mAP range, backed by full manufacturer's warranty and genuine Australian stock.