Key Specifications

Performance & Hardware

• CPU: Single‑core Qualcomm Atheros QCA9557 @ 800 MHz

• RAM: 128 MB

• Storage: 16 MB Flash

• Operating System: RouterOS (License Level 4)

Networking Interfaces

• 5x Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) ports – wired connections

• PoE‑Out: Ports 2–5 can supply power (802.3af/at or passive, depending on input) for devices like access points or IP cameras

• PoE‑In: Port 1 supports passive PoE input (12–57 V)

• 1x SFP slot – for fiber uplinks or long‑distance connections

• 1x USB‑A port (USB 2.0) – for modems or peripherals

Power & Consumption

• Passive + 802.3af/at PoE support on output ports

• Wide voltage input: 12–57 V DC

• Low idle power use: around ~9 W typical

Operating Conditions

• Designed to work from very cold to hot environments (≈ ‑40 °C to +60 °C)

RouterOS Capabilities

The device runs MikroTik’s RouterOS — a feature‑rich OS used for:

• VLANs and advanced switching

• Firewall and NAT

• VPN support (IPSec, L2TP, etc.)

• Dynamic routing protocols (RIP/OSPF/BGP)

• Bandwidth control and QoS

• Network monitoring and logging

RouterOS makes the RB960PGS far more configurable than basic consumer routers.

Typical Uses

• Small office/home office (SOHO) wired router

• PoE‑powered network hubs – power IP cameras, APs, VoIP phones

• Fiber backhaul via SFP for ISP or WAN uplinks

• Branch networks where reliability and routing control matter