Mikrotik L009UiGS-2HaxD-IN - Gigabit Ethernet 2.4GHz Wireless Router RouterOS L5
There are three main reasons to choose the L009: better performance, more features and some interesting quality of life improvements. Let's start with raw power and performance improvements.
L009 features a powerful dual-core ARM CPU. It offers significant improvements in routing and filtering, complex firewall rules, IPsec hardware encryption and several advanced RouterOS features. The ARM CPU architecture provides significant advantages over older MIPS-based devices. Like using all the latest Linux kernel features. Or implement your own container projects. The combination of a modern ARM CPU and a full size USB port is perfect for running custom container projects. You could run a Pi-hole ad blocker on this router, for example. Or you could use the USB to add an LTE modem of your choice.
L009 is up to 4 times faster than RB2011 in most cases and configurations, from simple fast path routing to complex bridge filters. And IPsec L009 hardware encryption ensures lower CPU usage with no measurable performance degradation compared to the regular controller. You can expect throughput between 60 and 90 Mbps using a packet size of 1400 bytes.
All ports are now Gigabit Ethernet ports. There is PoE input on the first port. You can use it instead of the DC connector to power the unit. And there is PoE-Out* on the last port, to power other devices. Another useful addition is an SFP cage that supports Gigabit and 2.5 Gigabit connectivity. A variety of MikroTik SFP modules and cables have been tested to support higher speeds: 2.5G capability makes the system administrator's life much easier; there is a console port for quick, direct-access configuration!
At the heart of it all is a fast Marvell Peridot switching chip that offers an impressive 2.5 Gigabit full duplex connection to the CPU on all ports except Ether1. The first port has its own full duplex Gigabit line to the CPU.
The 2.4 GHz dual-chain wireless connectivity is also much more powerful now. Generation 6 or the axe wireless standard offers up to 90% more speed in the 2.4 GHz spectrum! Not to mention the overall signal stability. You can handle more clients with better responsiveness.
The new enclosure is a spectacular innovation in its own right. It is the same form factor you might have seen with the most sought-after RB5009 devices. It has several extremely useful properties. Firstly, the enclosure acts as a huge heat sink, protecting your setups from overheating. But here's the fun part: with a simple set of accessories, you can fit up to four of these routers in a single 1U rackmount space.
