User Manual
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Metal 52 ac
The RouterBOARD Metal comes preinstalled in an outdoor case, with a built-in wireless interface, an N-Male antenna connector, and one 10/100/1000
Ethernet connector which supports MDI-X auto-detection. The device is packaged with a 24 V power adapter, a PoE injector, and two mounting loops.
Several models are available (dual-band, single band, AP and CPE variants).
Connecting
Connect the antenna to the N-Male connector (see " ");Metal 52 ac#Antenna usage
Open the cover of the Ethernet port (see " ");Metal 52 ac#Opening Ethernet cover
Guide your cable through the cover and connect to the Ethernet port. (see " ");Metal 52 ac#Opening Ethernet cover
The device accepts 10-30 V Passive PoE from a PoE injector. The included injector should be connected with the "Data" end into a PC, the "Data
+ Power" port should be connected to the device, by using an Ethernet cable of the desired length (not included);
Use the provided rubber insulator to put on the Ethernet cable, and push it into the case opening, so that the opening is tightly closed;
Download the configuration tool ;https://mt.lv/winbox
Open WinBox Neighbors tab;
Search for the device and connect using MAC address;
Default IP: 192.168.88.1, user name: , no password;
admin
Download the latest RouterOS software from ;https://mikrotik.com/download
Choose MIPSBE packages, and save them to your PC;
Open WinBox and upload downloaded packages, drag and drop into any windows;
Restart the device;
Connect again and in menu set your Country, to apply country regulation settings;
QuickSet
Secure your device and set a strong password;
MikroTik mobile app
Use the MikroTik smartphone app to configure your router in the field, or to apply the most basic initial settings for your MikroTik home access point.
Scan QR code and choose your preferred OS.
Install and open applications.
By default, the IP address and user name will be already entered.
Click Connect to establish a connection to your device through a wireless network.
Choose Quick setup and application will guide you through all basic configuration settings in a couple of easy steps.
An advanced menu is available to fully configure all necessary settings.
Powering
The device accepts powering from an Ethernet port (Passive PoE). Under maximum load, the power consumption of this device is 11 W.
Connecting to a PoE Adapter:
Connect the Ethernet cable from the device to the PoE+DATA port of the PoE adapter.
Connect an Ethernet cable from your local network (LAN) to the PoE adapter.
Connect the power cord to the adapter, and then plug the power cord into a power outlet.
Configuration