Wireless access point

MikroTik RBwAPG-5HacT2HnD (wAP AC)

Projects for this device

Replacement firmware

OpenWrt

Replace router software with a customizable system for network controls and community packages.

How to get started

Follow the guide for your exact router version. The first installation may use its web interface, recovery mode or a serial connection.

Setup: Firmware replacement; route varies by router
You’ll need: Exact hardware revision, an appropriate OpenWrt release and its model-specific installation guide.

Rev 1 (2016-2020): Get OpenWrt firmware Release listed · 25.12.6
Rev 1 (2016-2020): Open hardware record

Original project github.com

Recorded configuration: 16 MB flash; 64 MB RAM

Limitations: LEDs temperature sensor voltage sensor
First installation: Mikrotik TFTP
Limitations: LEDs
Limitations: temperature sensor
Limitations: voltage sensor

Sources

Features & details

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Device details

mikrotik rbwapg-5hact2hnd wap ac — device documentation (github.com)Device details — Source documentation (openwrt.org)

Hardware revision: Rev 1 (2016-2020)

OpenWrt · Rev 1 (2016-2020)

OpenWrt · Rev 1 (2016-2020) — Source documentation (openwrt.org)

Installation routes recorded: Mikrotik TFTP
Recovery routes recorded: Mikrotik TFTP
Availability recorded by source: Available 2019

Hardware details

Documented hardware

mikrotik rbwapg-5hact2hnd wap ac — device documentation (github.com)Documented hardware — Source documentation (openwrt.org)

Hardware revision: Rev 1 (2016-2020)
Flash: 16 MB
Processor / Wi-Fi: Qualcomm Atheros QCA9556
Memory: 64 MB
Hardware revision: Rev 1 (2016-2020)
Wi-Fi chip: Qualcomm Atheros QCA9880

Security

Saved scan 18 Oct 2026

No device-specific advisory matched our saved CVE research.

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