HAP AX Lite LTE6 discontinued. Successor?

Hardware
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I just found out that the HAP AX Lite LTE6 is discontinued. Is there a successor for this device (which is also affordable).

https://mikrotik.com/product/hap_ax_lite_lte6

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depends on your definition of affordable.
For $10+- more you can get

https://mikrotik.com/product/chateau_lte7

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Only for the record, 119-99=20

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for the record +-

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16MB Flash? No thank you

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Strange though… it’s a recent device and it has already been discontinued :frowning:

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Tbh I never understood the role it played in the portfolio, given Chateau existed

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I think it is the 2.4 GHz only that made it (probably) not selling enough, notwithstanding the very low price.

There are a lot of people that want 5 GHz because:
a. is cool
b. has less issues with interferences in crowded areas (but won't go threough walls like 2.4 GHz)
c. is faster (in theory)

If one forgets the built-in radio and uses it as a "LTE modem" only, for $ 99 is (was) still a good, little device.

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The Chateau LTE7 is considered the official ‘replacement’ for the hAP AX lite LTE6, although it does come in at a slightly higher cost and you lose ax (if that matters to you).

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AND you get 1 more ethernet port and a USB port.
BUT you get some -112 Mb more storage :wink:, this is (IMHO) a very relevant issue.

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The chateau is simply too big for me. It needs to fit inside an EV charger.

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LtAP mini?

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I'm using LTAP MINI with internal LTE18 modem with esim support. Great portable device.

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I just found the KNOT Embedded LTE4. https://mikrotik.com/product/knot_embedded_lte4

This one fits perfectly for my needs :slight_smile:

An extra ethernet port would be nice though.

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Hey, yeah I saw that news too and it’s kind of annoying when a budget-friendly device suddenly gets discontinued.

From what you’re saying, you’re basically looking for a similar MikroTik router that still gives LTE support + WiFi 6 but doesn’t jump too high in price. I faced something similar when one of my go-to MikroTik units got phased out and I had to look around for alternatives.

What worked for me was:

  • checking newer “AX” lineup models instead of old LTE combos

  • sometimes pairing a basic AX router with a separate LTE modem is cheaper

  • and looking at refurbished stock (surprisingly solid option)

What budget are you targeting for the replacement?

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Hey there,

to be very honest although i like mikrotik very much but:

I wouldn't invest in Cat6 products anymore, especially for LTE. You'd be better off getting a Cat12+ or, even better, a Cat18 device.

For example, you could continue using the hAP ax lite as an access point and connect the ATL LTE18 as a modem. (or any other LTE modem / Outdoor LTE Modem)

I previously had the SXTR LTE6 (also Cat6 LTE) and now I'm on the ATL, and it's like night and day.

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Cat6 is more than enough for an EV charger (my use case) :slight_smile:

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Im Sorry, missed that Part :folded_hands: