Revitalize your home or small office network with the MikroTik hEX Refresh E50UG, the upgraded evolution of the legendary hEX router delivering twice the performance at the same unbeatable price – now powered by a modern dual-core ARM CPU at 950MHz and doubled RAM to 512MB for seamless handling of gigabit internet, multiple devices, and advanced features without breaking a sweat. This compact 5-port Gigabit Ethernet powerhouse supports dual WAN failover/load balancing for rock-solid connectivity, WireGuard/OpenVPN for secure remote access, VLAN segmentation for IoT isolation, and firewall/NAT rules to safeguard your bandwidth-hungry world of streaming, gaming, and smart home gadgets. With USB 3.0 for 4G LTE modem tethering or storage expansion and a microSD slot for configuration backups or custom scripts, it’s the versatile workhorse for ISPs, teleworkers, or anyone craving enterprise-grade control in a fanless, desk-friendly form factor. Running RouterOS v7 with license level 5, the E50UG unlocks intuitive web/WinBox configuration, CAPsMAN for wireless management, and future-proof upgrades like BGP routing or hotspot portals – all while sipping just 5W for eco-friendly, silent operation in temperatures from -20°C to 60°C. Whether centralizing a multi-device household, terminating fiber for small offices, or building a secure VPN tunnel for remote teams, this refreshed icon ensures ultra-low latency, policy-based routing, and granular traffic shaping to prioritize VoIP over video downloads. At a fraction of competitors’ costs, the MikroTik hEX Refresh E50UG redefines affordable reliability – deploy gigabit excellence that scales with your digital life, minimizes downtime, and maximizes search visibility for “best budget gigabit router with ARM CPU.” Category Specification Details System Model E50UG (hEX Refresh) System Type Wired Ethernet Router System CPU Dual-core ARM, 950 MHz System RAM 512 MB System Storage 128 MB NAND microSD slot System OS RouterOS v7, License Level 5 System MTBF 200,000 hours at 25°C Ethernet Ports 5 x 10/100/1000 Ethernet (RJ45) Ethernet Switching Capacity 10 Gbps USB Ports 1 x USB 3.0 Power Input Voltage 12-57 V DC (DC jack or PoE-in on port 1) Power Max Consumption 5 W Power Included 24 V 0.8 A power supply Cooling Type Fanless (passive) Environmental Operating Temperature -20°C to 60°C Environmental Operating Humidity 5% to 100% (non-condensing) Physical Dimensions (L x W x H) 113 x 89 x 28 mm Physical Weight 280 g Physical Housing Material Plastic, black Certifications Safety CE, EAC, ROHS Additional Features Dual WAN, VLAN, Firewall, WireGuard VPN, BGP, Hotspot, USB tethering Additional Reset Button Yes (hardware) Additional Mounting Desktop/wall mount
