MikroTik Router hEX S (RB760iGS)

Description

*Overview: Mikrotik RB760iGS (Hex S)*

Mikrotik RB760iGS, commercially known as hEX S, is a compact and powerful router from the hEX family by Mikrotik. It is designed for use in small office and home office (SOHO) networks where wireless connectivity from the router is not required.

The RB760iGS incorporates all the features found in previous hEX routers into a single device, making it highly cost-effective considering its capabilities.

*Hardware Specifications:*

– *CPU:* Dual-core MT7621A processor, MMIPS architecture, 880 MHz per core.
– *Memory:* 256 MB RAM.
– *Ports:*
– 5 Gigabit Ethernet ports (PoE output available on port 5, supporting 802.3af/at standards and matching voltage for powering other PoE IN devices).
– 1 USB 2.0 port.
– 1 microSD slot.
– 1 SFP port for fiber optic module connectivity, supporting up to 1.25 Gbps.
– *Power Consumption:* Up to 24W.
– *Operating Temperature:* -40°C to +70°C.

*Software Features:*

The hEX S runs on Mikrotik’s RouterOS with a Level 4 license, offering:

– *Routing* capabilities.
– *Firewall* functionalities.
– *DHCP Server* (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol for automatic IP addressing).
– *IPsec Support* for secure packet exchange at the IP layer with throughput up to 470 Mbps.
– *The Dude Server* for network monitoring and management.

*Key Features:*

– *CPU Speed:* 880 MHz.
– *Dimensions:* 113x89x28 mm.
– *RAM:* 256 MB.
– *Ethernet Ports:* 5 ports with 10/100/1000 Mbps speeds.
– *SFP Port:* 1 port supporting 1G.
– *PoE IN:* Available on port 1.
– *PoE OUT:* Available on port 5.

The Mikrotik RB760iGS (Hex S) is a robust routing solution with an ideal balance of performance and affordability for small networks, particularly where wireless connectivity is not a requirement.