R11E-5HND MikroTik PCIe 1.0 x1 WLAN Network Card

High-Performance miniPCIe Wireless LAN Module for embedded RouterBOARD connectivity with the R11E-5HND

The R11E-5HND is a MikroTik miniPCIe plug-in WLAN module designed to extend RouterBOARD and embedded x86 platforms with integrated 2.4GHz Wi‑Fi 4 (802.11n) client or AP capability. Using the Atheros AR9580 chipset, the R11E-5HND provides a stable radio and MAC layer suited to controlled enterprise edge deployments where deterministic connectivity and predictable driver behavior matter more than peak throughput.

Architecturally, the R11E-5HND attaches via a miniPCIe PCIe 1.0 x1 host interface, allowing straightforward integration into systems with limited PCIe lane budgets and constrained power envelopes. The single MMCX RF connector simplifies antenna routing in compact enclosures and CPE designs, while the 802.11n 2.4GHz band supports broad device compatibility for legacy WLAN upgrades and brownfield sites. With no Bluetooth subsystem, the R11E-5HND focuses resources on Wi‑Fi operation and reduces coexistence complexity in dense embedded designs.

Why Choose the R11E-5HND?

The R11E-5HND is optimized for high-density edge and branch deployments that require consistent wireless attachment in a modular form factor. It enables scalable inventory standardization across RouterBOARD-based gateways, remote CPE, and custom appliances, while keeping expansion predictable through miniPCIe and maintaining serviceability for field replacements.

MikroTik engineering emphasizes practical interoperability and long-term platform continuity, aligning the R11E-5HND with RouterOS-driven architectures and common data centre and edge operational standards where repeatable provisioning and robust component qualification are essential.

Key Applications:

• RouterBOARD wireless uplink integration
• Embedded gateway and firewall WLAN expansion
• CPE and remote site connectivity
• Legacy 2.4GHz 802.11n upgrade projects

At Happyware - Server Hardware you benefit from non-binding offers tailored to your deployment and BOM requirements for the R11E-5HND, with an extended warranty option up to 6 years to secure long-lived edge rollouts and standardized spares planning.