A brief review of the Micro AP (MAP-2n)

A brief review of the Micro AP (MAP-2n)

At the end of February 2014 MUM Italy ago, MikroTik introduces several new products, and we are lucky one of them was brought to Indonesia by the - by. An indoor smallest wireless router products with comprehensive features typical RouterOS. Let's welcome the new arrivals in Mikrotik, with the name of a Micro AP (MAP-2n). Comes with a small enough size and stylish design. Equipped with LED indicator.

Designed with a small form factor, but with the hardware specification is qualified as a wireless router in its class. It could also function as a mobile Router / Access Point. Here means the mobile router can be moved - moved because berfisat flexible. However, although the shape is quite small, with RouterOS Level 4 license that is drilled into the router, the MAP-2n able to meet your networking needs. Equipped with a similar processor and RAM makes the RB750-2n MAP suitable for personal / home / SOHO routers. Both software and hardware, existing features can be found on the MAP-2n. For example PoE-In, USB Port, PoE-Out, bandiwdth management, firewalls and so on. Has two ethernet ports and a built-in wireless complete with an internal antenna, so it can be used for the distribution of cable and wireless. We try to compare the size of folders - 2n with RB750.

Poe and the Poe-In-Out
MAP-2n has a function on ether1-in PoE and PoE-Out on ether2 that could provide power to other devices. Poe-In means the router can receive power through the network cable (UTP), so without the need for a power jack directly plugged into the router. This will make it easier when the router is placed in a location away from the power jack. Poe-Out on ether2 serves to provide power to other devices as well via UTP cable.

Micro USB

MAP-2n has a Micro USB port which can have a variety of functions. One function that is quite unique, not only for the MicroUSB Modem / storage alone, but on the MAP-2n can use this port provides power to the Router. We tried connecting the laptop MAP-2n, 2n-MAP and the results can be lit with the power from the USB port.

Of course this will make the MAP-2n more flexible, do not have to use a 220v power source, simply use a laptop or POWERBANK course, the router was able to walk.

In addition they can be used to receive power, micro USB can also be used should the USB port on the router proxy, such as for additional storage, and even a USB modem to dial. Here's a screenshot of our experiments using the CDMA modem. Dial using PPP features, and the internet from a modem can be shared by the MAP.

Embedded Wireless

This wireless router also qualified for the small-scale wireless networks, similar to the built-in wireless on the RB951-2n. The results of our experiment with making folders as an access point in an outdoor location without a hitch, the signal can be effective up to a distance of 20-30 meters. Built-in wireless and antenna on MAP-2n that support wireless N router makes wireless mini is getting interesting.

Unfortunately, MikroTik.com not provide certainty when this product will be distributed. So is the price range. Hopefully, mid or late 2014 release.