MikroTik hEX S Quick Start Manual

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

First use

1. Connect your Internet cable to one of the two ports labeled "Internet", depending on whether you will use
an SFP module or Ethernet.
2. Choose your powering solution, please see
3. Connect your direct input power jack if not using POE, to start up the device.
4. Connect your local network computers to ports 2-5 set your computer IP configuration to automatic
(DHCP).
5. The IP address from the local network is 192.168.88.1, use it in your browser to access the device.
6. We recommend clicking the "Check for updates" button and updating your RouterOS software to the latest
version to ensure the best performance and stability.
7. Set up your password in 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 4x25 mm fit
nicely, depending on your wall structure you can use dowels 6x30 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: http://mt.lv/help.
In case IP connection is not available, the Winbox tool (http://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
See mikrotik.com/products for the latest version of this document.
Powering section for possibilities.
Document #50619 Modified on: 01.OKT.2019