MikroTik hEX S Six Port Wired Gigabit Router User Manual

: June 9, 2024
: Mikrotik

Table of Contents

hEX S Six Port Wired Gigabit Router
First use
Mounting
Configuration
Extension Slots and Ports
Accessories
Specifications
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
References
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hEX S Six Port Wired Gigabit Router
User Manual MikroTik hEX S Six Port Wired Gigabit
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hEX S

hEX S Six Port Wired Gigabit Router

hEX S
hEX S is a six-port wired Gigabit router with SFP port and PoE output.

First use

Connect your Internet cable to one of the two ports labeled “Internet”, depending on whether you will use an SFP module or Ethernet.
Choose your powering solution, please see the Powering section for possibilities.
Connect your direct input power jack if not using POE, to start up the device.
Connect your local network computers to ports 2-5 set your computer IP configuration to automatic (DHCP).
The IP address from the local network is 192.168.88.1, use it in your browser to access the device.
We recommend clicking the “Check for updates” button and updating your RouterOS software to the latest version to ensure the best performance and stability.
Set up your password on the screen that loads.

Mounting

This device is designed for use indoors by placing it on the flat surface or mounting on the wall, mounting points are located on the bottom side of the device, screws are not included in the package. Screws with size 4×25 mm fit nicely, depending on your wall structure you can use dowels 6×30 mm and 6 mm drill bit if needed. When mounting on the wall, please ensure that cable feed is pointing downwards. We recommend using Cat6 shielded cable for our devices. The IP rating scale for this device is IPX0.

Configuration

RouterOS includes many configuration options in addition to what is described in this document. We suggest starting here to get yourself accustomed to the possibilities: https://mt.lv/help. In case IP connection is not available, the Winbox tool (https://mt.lv/winbox) can be used to connect to the MAC address of the device from the LAN side (all access is blocked from the internet port by default). For recovery purposes, it is possible to boot the device from the network, see section Buttons
Powering
The device accepts power from the power jack or from the first Ethernet port:

Direct input power jack (5.5mm outside and 2mm inside, female, pin positive) accepts DC 12-57 V.
The first Ethernet port accepts passive or 802.3af/at Power over Ethernet in the range of DC 12-57 V.

The power consumption of this device under maximum load without attachments is up to 6 W. When using 802.3af/at to power this device, we recommend not using grounding for best compatibility.
Connecting to a POE Adapter:

Connect the Ethernet cable from the device to the POE port of the POE adapter.
Connect an Ethernet cable from your LAN to the LAN port of the POE adapter, please mind arrows for data and power flow.
Connect the power cord to the adapter, and then plug the power cord into a power outlet.

Extension Slots and Ports

Five individual 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet ports, supporting automatic cross/straight cable correction (Auto MDI/X), so you can use either straight or cross-over cables for connecting to other network devices. One SFP module cage supports 1.25G modules. MicroSD slot for expanding built-in storage. USB type-A.
Buttons
Reset button
The RouterBOOT reset button has the following functions.Press the button and apply the power, then:

Release the button when green SFP LED starts flashing, to reset RouterOS configuration to defaults.
Release the button when the SFP LED turns solid green to clear all configuration and bridge all interfaces.
Release the button after SFP LED is no longer lit (~20 seconds) to cause a device to look for Netinstall servers (required for reinstalling RouterOS over the network).

Regardless of the above option used, the system will load the backup RouterBOOT loader if the button is pressed before power is applied to the device. Useful for RouterBOOT debugging and recovery.
Mode button
The action of the mode buttons can be configured from RouterOS software to execute any user-supplied RouterOS script. You can also disable this button. The mode button can be configured in RouterOS menu /system routerboard mode- button.

Accessories

Package includes the following accessories that come with the device:
Please visit wiki pages for MikroTik SFP module compatibility table: https://wiki.mikrotik.com/wiki/MikroTik_SFP_module_compatibility_table

Specifications

For more information about this product, specification and pictures please visit our web page: https://mikrotik.com/product/hex_s
Operating system support
The device supports RouterOS software version 6. The specific factory installed version number is indicated in the RouterOS menu /system resource. Other operating systems have not been tested.

Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Caution : Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Note: This unit was tested with shielded cables on the peripheral devices. Shielded cables must be used with the unit to ensure compliance.
Industry Canada
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
CE Declaration of Conformity
Manufacturer: Mikrotikls SIA, Brivibas gatve 214i Riga, Latvia, LV1039.
Hereby, Mikrotkls SIA declares that the radio equipment type RouterBOARD is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: https://mikrotik.com/products
Note. Information contained here is subject to change. Please visit the product page on www.mikrotik.com for the most up to date version of this document.
Instruction manual: Connect the power adapter to turn on the device.
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