MikroTik hEX S RB760iGS Gigabit Router with SFP & PoE

This small desktop router is designed for environments that need reliable wired routing — offices, home labs, small branch sites — without built‑in Wi‑Fi. It pairs five Gigabit Ethernet ports with a 1.25 Gbps SFP slot, a USB 2.0 port and a microSD card slot to expand storage or run additional RouterOS services like The Dude. Hardware IPsec acceleration and 256 MB of RAM let it handle VPN and routing tasks beyond simple NAT and firewall rules.

What connectivity and ports does the hEX S provide?

The RB760iGS offers five Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 ports with the last port configurable to provide 802.3af/at Power over Ethernet output. It also includes a 1.25 Gbps SFP cage for fiber uplink and a USB 2.0 port for external storage or peripherals.

• 5× Gigabit RJ45 ports (PoE output on port 5)
• 1× 1.25 Gbps SFP port for fiber modules
• 1× USB 2.0 connector and microSD card slot
• Compact desktop housing with status LEDs

How capable is its performance for routing and VPN tasks?

The unit runs a dual‑core 880 MHz CPU with 256 MB RAM and supports RouterOS features. IPsec hardware acceleration is built in, enabling higher throughput for encrypted tunnels compared with purely software implementations.

• Dual‑core 880 MHz CPU suitable for complex firewall and routing rules
• Hardware IPsec offload for improved encrypted throughput (~470 Mbps reported)
• RouterOS L4 features supported, including advanced NAT, QoS and route filtering
• MicroSD for faster read/write storage for logs or The Dude server

How does the hEX S fit into small network deployments?

Its mix of copper ports, SFP uplink and PoE output makes the hEX S a flexible edge router for small networks or branch offices. Use it as a WAN gateway with fiber uplink, or to feed a PoE access point or switch from the last Ethernet port.

• Use SFP port for fiber WAN or uplink to a core switch
• PoE out powers a downstream device without additional injectors
• Compact footprint for desktop, shelf, or small rack shelf deployment
• USB/microSD expandability for backups, logs or network services

What management and software features are available?

The router ships with RouterOS (Level 4) and supports packages such as The Dude for network monitoring. Configuration can be performed via WinBox, WebFig, CLI or API, offering flexible management options for administrators.

• RouterOS L4 with standard routing, firewall, and tunneling features
• Supports The Dude server package for topology and monitoring
• Manageable via GUI (WebFig/WinBox), CLI, or API for automation
• Firmware updates and package installs through RouterOS package manager

Who is this for? The MikroTik hEX S RB760iGS is aimed at IT pros, small business owners and advanced home users who need a wired router with fiber uplink capability, PoE convenience and stronger VPN performance than typical consumer gateways. If you require integrated Wi‑Fi access, consider pairing this unit with a separate access point; if you value compact desktop hardware with professional RouterOS feature set and expandability, the hEX S is a practical choice.