hEX

The MikroTik hEX is a five-port Gigabit Ethernet router designed for locations where wireless connectivity is not required. Compact, affordable, and user-friendly, this updated version of the hEX offers enhanced performance with a powerful dual-core 880MHz CPU and 256MB RAM. It supports advanced RouterOS configurations, IPsec hardware encryption (up to 470 Mbps), and The Dude server package. Additionally, the full-size USB port and microSD slot provide improved read/write speeds for file storage and network management. The hEX is ideal for small office and home environments, delivering high performance and reliability for wired networking needs.

Ethernet test results

1. All tests are done with Xena Networks specialized test equipment (XenaBay),and done according to RFC2544 (Xena2544)
2. Max throughput is determined with 30+ second attempts with 0,1% packet loss tolerance in 64, 512, 1518 byte packet sizes
3. Values in Italic indicate that max throughput was reached without maxing out CPU, but because board interface configuration was maxed out
4. Test results show device maximum performance, and are reached using mentioned hardware and software configuration, different configurations most likely will result in lower results

IPsec test results

1. All tests are done with Xena Networks specialized test equipment (XenaBay),and done according to RFC2544 (Xena2544)
2. Max throughput is determined with 30+ second attempts with 0,1% packet loss tolerance in 64, 512, 1400 byte packet sizes
3. Test results show device maximum performance, and are reached using mentioned hardware and software configuration, different configurations most likely will result in lower results