To implement a HotSpot with MikroTik equipment, it is important to choose a model that not only meets the performance and coverage needs of your network, but also offers adequate features to handle multiple simultaneous connections and provide flexible configuration options for network management. users and network traffic.

We recommend some MikroTik models that are particularly suitable for HotSpot implementation:

1. MikroTik hAP ac²

• Description: The hAP ac² is a dual-band (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) access point with support for the 802.11ac standard, making it ideal for environments where high wireless network performance is expected. It is a very popular device for small and medium sized HotSpot installations.
• Features: Offers five 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports, one USB port for additional storage or a 4G modem, and advanced RouterOS software capabilities for detailed configuration and traffic management.
• Recommended use: Ideal for cafes, small hotels or common areas where a stable and fast connection is required.

2. MikroTik Audience

• Description: Audience is a tri-band mesh router, perfect for covering large areas without the need for additional cables for multiple access points. It is excellent for large homes, offices or open spaces where WiFi coverage without dead zones is desired.
• Features: Supports the creation of a mesh network for wide and uniform coverage, it has band steering technology that helps devices connect to the fastest band available.
• Recommended use: Especially useful in hotels or resorts where extensive coverage and easy scalability are critical.

3. MikroTik RB4011

• Description: The RB4011 is an extremely powerful router with ten Gigabit Ethernet ports and outstanding performance, suitable for more demanding networks and a larger number of clients connected simultaneously.
• Features: It incorporates a quad-core processor and comes in versions with and without WiFi. Its processing capacity allows it to handle a large number of users and traffic, ideal for a high-traffic HotSpot.
• Recommended use: Recommended for university campuses, shopping malls, or any place with a high volume of internet users.

Additional considerations

• Management Capacity: All these models support RouterOS, MikroTik's operating system that allows detailed HotSpot configuration, including per-user bandwidth control, user authentication, captive portal and other essential features to manage network access.
• Security: Be sure to implement appropriate security measures such as WPA2/WPA3 encryption, client isolation, and regular monitoring of firmware updates to protect the network and user data.

Selecting the right equipment will depend largely on the size of the area to be covered and the expected number of concurrent users. These MikroTik models offer a good combination of performance, features and price for various HotSpot deployment situations.