MikroTik Audience Tri-Band Mesh Wi-Fi 5 AC2900

The Audience (RBD25G-5HPacQD2HPnD) takes a tri-band approach to home networking that sets it apart from standard dual-band routers. Three independent radios work together: a 2.4 GHz 802.11b/g/n (Wi-Fi 4) radio with two chains delivers up to 300 Mbps using the IPQ-4019 chip; a first 5 GHz 802.11a/n/ac (Wi-Fi 5) radio with two chains delivers up to 867 Mbps, also on the IPQ-4019; and a second, more powerful 5 GHz 802.11a/n/ac (Wi-Fi 5) radio with four chains delivers up to 1733 Mbps via the dedicated Qualcomm QCA9984 chipset. All antennas deliver 3.5 dBi (2.4 GHz) and 4.5 dBi (5 GHz) of gain. The combined AC2900 rating reflects the aggregate of all three radios.

The tri-band design unlocks a key advantage for mesh deployments: the high-capacity second 5 GHz radio can be dedicated as a wireless backhaul channel between Audience units, while the 2.4 GHz and first 5 GHz radios serve client devices. This separation prevents the backhaul traffic from halving available client bandwidth — a common limitation of dual-band mesh systems. Multiple Audience units can be placed throughout a home or office and linked via MikroTik's CAPsMAN wireless management framework to form a seamless, centrally managed mesh network.

The processing platform is the Qualcomm IPQ-4019 quad-core ARM 32-bit CPU running at 448–896 MHz (auto), paired with 256 MB of RAM and 128 MB of NAND flash. RouterOS is preinstalled with a Level 4 licence. Two Gigabit Ethernet ports handle WAN and LAN wired connectivity. Powering options include a DC jack (12–57 V) or passive PoE-in (24–57 V), with a maximum power consumption of 27 W. Cooling is passive throughout. IP20 rated for indoor use, tested from -40 °C to 60 °C. Certifications include CE, FCC, IC, EAC, and RoHS.

The Audience ships with a 24 V 1.5 A power adapter and an Ethernet cable.

Key Specifications at a Glance

• Product Code: RBD25G-5HPacQD2HPnD
• Architecture: ARM 32-bit
• CPU: Qualcomm IPQ-4019, Quad-Core @ 448–896 MHz (auto)
• Switch Chip: IPQ-4019
• RouterOS Licence: Level 4
• Operating System: RouterOS
• RAM: 256 MB
• Storage: 128 MB NAND
• Wi-Fi Speed: AC2900 (tri-band)
• 2.4 GHz Radio: Wi-Fi 4, 802.11b/g/n, 2 chains, up to 300 Mbps, 3.5 dBi, IPQ-4019
• 5 GHz Radio 1: Wi-Fi 5, 802.11a/n/ac, 2 chains, up to 867 Mbps, 4.5 dBi, IPQ-4019
• 5 GHz Radio 2: Wi-Fi 5, 802.11a/n/ac, 4 chains, up to 1733 Mbps, 4.5 dBi, QCA9984
• Ethernet Ports: 2× 10/100/1000 Mbps
• Power Inputs: 2 (DC jack 12–57 V, Passive PoE-in 24–57 V)
• Max Power Consumption: 27 W
• Cooling: Passive
• IP Rating: IP20
• Operating Temperature: -40 °C to 60 °C
• Dimensions: 100 × 235 × 97 mm
• MTBF: ~200,000 hours at 25 °C
• Certifications: CE, FCC, IC, EAC, RoHS
• Included: 24 V 1.5 A power adapter, Ethernet cable