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MikroTik Routers

Nekotopia works with affordable MikroTik routers running RouterOS v7.v7 Theseare compactour devicesrecommended supportway WireGuardto natively and provide a dedicated WAN and LAN port configuration for connecting your home server orconnect vintage machinehardware to the torus.Torus. HereThey're areaffordable, somereliable, widelyand availablehave options:native WireGuard support.

Mikrotik

Why MikroTik?

  • Native WireGuard — Built into RouterOS v7, no add-ons needed
  • Affordable — Entry-level devices start around $25
  • Small footprint — Palm-sized devices that fit anywhere
  • Low power — Some models run from USB power
  • Professional features — Full routing, firewall, and QoS capabilities
USB-powered
ModelPricePortsCPURAMBest For
hAP lite (RB941-2nD)~$254× 100M650MHz32MBAbsolute minimum - runs from USB power
hEX lite (RB750r2)~$25,40 5× 32MB100M850MHz64MBEntry point - perfect for low-traffic sites
hEX (RB750Gr3)~$605× 1G880MHz×2256MBSweet spot - handles WireGuard with ease
hEX S (RB760iGS)~$795× 1G + SFP880MHz×2256MBSFP fiber + PoE output on port 5

Which One Should I Get?

For most users: The hEX (RB750Gr3) at ~$60 is the sweet spot. Gigabit ports, dual-core CPU, plenty of RAM -for WireGuard willand run,firewall butrules, it'splus tight.USB Addand microSD slots.

On a fewtight firewall rules and you're sweating. 650MHz single-core.budget: The absolutehEX cheapestlite "Iat ~$40 handles basic use cases well. Five 100Mbps ports are more than enough for vintage hardware.

Ultra-minimal: The hAP lite works if you just want to put my 486 running a gophersingle serverdevice on the torus"Torus. useIt case,runs it would work. Powers off a 5Vfrom USB power (5V), so you couldcan runpower it from a phone charger.

Configuration

We provide pre-configured setup scripts for MikroTik hEXdevices. liteOnce (RB750r2)your ~$40VPN USDis Theapproved, entryyou'll point.receive:

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    100Mbps
  1. A EthernetWireGuard ports,configuration 850MHzfile
    2. single-core
  2. RouterOS CPU,commands to set up the tunnel
  3. Firewall rules for your tier

Setup typically takes less than 5 minutes.

Tip: Buy from authorized MikroTik distributors to ensure genuine hardware and 64MBwarranty RAM in a palm-sized plastic case. It won't win any speed records, but for sharing a low-traffic retro site or BBS, it's more than enough.support.

MikroTik hEX (RB750Gr3) ~$60 USD The sweet spot. Five Gigabit Ethernet ports, dual-core 880MHz CPU, 256MB RAM, USB port, and microSD slot. Handles WireGuard with ease and has headroom for firewall rules and traffic shaping. IPsec hardware acceleration.

MikroTik hEX S (RB760iGS) ~$79 USD Everything the hEX has, plus an SFP port and PoE output on port 5. Same dual-core 880MHz CPU and 256MB RAM. The SFP cage lets you connect fiber directly if your ISP provides it, and the PoE output can power a small access point or camera.

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