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MikroTik L009UiGS-RM | 8 Gigabit Ethernet Ports | 2.5G SFP Port | RouterOS Level 5 | 1U Rackmount
A wired core for server rooms, ISP cabinets and busy offices that need dependable traffic control and plenty of connections.
Condition: New
Note: price and availability are subject to change without prior notice
The MikroTik L009UiGS-RM is available at Mascom International for KSh 20,000, brand new and sealed, with eight Gigabit Ethernet ports, one 2.5G SFP port and RouterOS v7 at licence Level 5. The MikroTik L009UiGS-RM runs on an 800MHz dual-core CPU with 512MB of RAM, and it adds a USB 3.0 port, PoE input and output, and a 1U rackmount design. It is a wired router with no Wi-Fi radio, so wireless coverage comes from a separate access point. You can inspect one at our shop on the first floor of Old Mutual Building, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD.
Built for small ISPs, Wi-Fi billing businesses, cyber cafés, schools and offices with a server room across Kenya, the MikroTik L009UiGS-RM brings every wired connection into one tidy rack unit. Many growing offices end up with a home router, two switches and a tangle of adapters on the floor, and the network slows or drops whenever one of them fails. The MikroTik L009UiGS-RM replaces that pile with one device. Its eight ports feed desktops, printers and switches directly, the SFP port takes a fibre link to another building, and Ether8 can power an access point or camera.
Where most Nairobi electronics shops stock only consumer routers, Mascom International carries rack-ready MikroTik hardware sealed, with its Level 5 licence intact and a 12-month warranty. Buyers throughout Kenya report that the Level 5 licence is the reason they choose the MikroTik L009UiGS-RM for hotspot work, since it supports more active users than Level 4 models. Technicians fitting out offices in Upper Hill and Westlands often pair it with a UPS for KPLC outages. Visit the store, or order on WhatsApp for pay-on-arrival delivery anywhere in Kenya.
Common Questions About the MikroTik L009UiGS-RM
How much is the MikroTik L009UiGS-RM router in Kenya?
The MikroTik L009UiGS-RM costs KSh 20,000 brand new and sealed at Mascom International in Nairobi CBD. That price includes the router, a 24V 1.5A power adapter, the rackmount kit and a 12-month warranty covering manufacturing defects. Delivery is pay-on-arrival across Kenya, so you pay once the box is in your hands. If you need Wi-Fi built in rather than rack mounting, the MikroTik hAP ax2 costs KSh 4,500 less at KSh 15,500.
Does the MikroTik L009UiGS-RM have Wi-Fi?
No, the MikroTik L009UiGS-RM has no Wi-Fi radio; it is a wired router built to sit in a rack or on a shelf. For wireless coverage, connect an access point to one of its Gigabit ports. A MikroTik hAP be lite or MikroTik hAP ax2 can also serve as the Wi-Fi point when set to access point mode. Ether8 supplies passive PoE, so a compatible access point can take power and data over one cable. Mascom International can suggest a pairing that suits your floor plan.
Should I buy the MikroTik L009UiGS-RM or the MikroTik hAP ax2?
The MikroTik L009UiGS-RM gives you eight wired ports, a 2.5G SFP port and a Level 5 licence in a rack unit for KSh 20,000. The MikroTik hAP ax2, at KSh 15,500, offers dual-band Wi-Fi 6, a quad-core CPU, 1GB of RAM and five Gigabit ports, with a Level 4 licence. Choose the MikroTik L009UiGS-RM for a server room, a hotspot with many paying users or a fibre link between buildings. Choose the MikroTik hAP ax2 for a home or small office that needs Wi-Fi from one box.
Can I connect Safaricom Home Fibre or Faiba to the MikroTik L009UiGS-RM SFP port?
The MikroTik L009UiGS-RM connects to Safaricom Home Fibre, Zuku and Faiba through an Ethernet port, plugged into the fibre terminal the ISP installs. Home fibre lines in Kenya end at the ISP's own terminal, so the SFP port is not the place for that cable. The SFP port is for a fibre module that links two buildings, a campus block or an ISP handoff on an Ethernet fibre service, at up to 2.5G. RouterOS handles DHCP and PPPoE logins on whichever port you choose for the internet.
How do I keep the MikroTik L009UiGS-RM online during KPLC power cuts?
The MikroTik L009UiGS-RM uses about 8W on its own and up to 40W with attachments, so a modest UPS keeps it running through typical KPLC outages. It accepts 24 to 56V through the DC jack, or 802.3af/at PoE on its input port, which lets a UPS-backed PoE switch power it. Note that PoE-out on Ether8 works only when the router runs from the DC jack. Place the fibre terminal and any PoE switch on the same UPS so the whole link survives a blackout.
Is the MikroTik L009UiGS-RM good for a Wi-Fi hotspot or billing business?
Yes, the MikroTik L009UiGS-RM suits Kenyan Wi-Fi hotspot businesses because its Level 5 licence allows more active hotspot users than Level 4 routers. Billing platforms that sell vouchers paid via M-Pesa link to it through RADIUS or the RouterOS API, and its eight ports feed several access points spread across an estate or market. The 512MB of RAM holds user sessions and queues comfortably. Operators in towns such as Thika, Machakos and Kitale use this layout to sell daily and weekly Wi-Fi bundles.
Who should buy the MikroTik L009UiGS-RM and who should skip it?
The MikroTik L009UiGS-RM suits small ISPs, hotspot operators, schools, hospitals and offices that keep network gear in a rack. It fits anyone with many wired devices, a fibre link to another building, or a growing number of hotspot users. Skip it if you want one box that also gives Wi-Fi to a flat or small shop; the MikroTik hAP ax2 or MikroTik hAP be lite does that for less. A home user on a tight budget is better served by the MikroTik hAP ac lite at KSh 9,500.
Do I need a server rack for the MikroTik L009UiGS-RM?
No, the MikroTik L009UiGS-RM works on a desk or shelf as well as inside a rack. The box includes the K-79 rackmount kit for a standard 19-inch rack, where it takes 1U of space, plus adhesive pads for flat surfaces. Passive cooling means no fan noise in a reception area or small office. An RJ45 serial console port lets a technician recover the router directly if the network settings are ever misconfigured, which matters once it runs a whole building.
Technical Specifications
Processor and Memory
- IPQ-5018 dual-core CPU at 800MHz — two processing cores handle routing, firewall rules, VPN tunnels and hotspot sessions for the whole network.
- ARM 32-bit architecture — a chip family that RouterOS v7 supports fully, with firmware updates delivered directly from MikroTik.
- 512MB RAM — room for long firewall lists, per-user bandwidth queues and many hotspot sessions running at the same time without slowdowns.
- 128MB NAND storage — internal memory that holds RouterOS, your configuration and backup files safely through restarts and power cuts.
- CPU and switch work split — routing runs on the processor while a separate switch chip moves local traffic, so both stay responsive under load.
Ethernet and SFP Ports
- Eight 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet ports — wired links of up to one gigabit each for desktops, printers, servers, switches and access points.
- 88E6190 switch chip — moves traffic between local ports at full speed, so file transfers inside the office stay fast.
- One SFP port supporting 2.5G — a slot for a fibre or copper module, used for links between buildings or to an upstream provider.
- USB 3.0 Type A port with 1.5A output — connect a supported LTE modem for backup internet or a USB drive for storage.
- RJ45 serial console port — a direct technician connection for recovery and setup when network access to the router is lost.
Power and PoE
- DC jack accepting 24 to 56V — runs from the included 24V 1.5A adapter or a higher-voltage supply in a server rack.
- PoE-in on the 802.3af/at standard, 24 to 56V — the router can draw power from a standard PoE switch over its network cable.
- Passive PoE-out on Ether8 — powers one compatible access point or camera, up to 1A at low voltage or 450mA at high voltage.
- PoE-out needs DC jack power — Ether8 supplies power only when the router itself runs from the DC jack, not from PoE-in.
- About 8W alone and up to 40W with attachments — low enough for a modest UPS to carry it through an outage.
RouterOS Software
- RouterOS v7 preinstalled — MikroTik's operating system, giving full control of routing, firewall, VPN, VLAN and user management settings.
- Level 5 licence — a higher RouterOS feature tier than Level 4, allowing more active hotspot users and tunnels at the same time.
- Hotspot and user manager — present customers with a login page and sell time or data vouchers across several access points.
- Queues, VLANs and firewall — separate staff, guest and CCTV traffic, cap each user's bandwidth and block unwanted sites during work hours.
- WinBox, WebFig and mobile app — manage the router from a Windows PC, a browser or a phone, on site or remotely.
Build and Rackmount
- 1U rackmount design with the K-79 kit — fits a standard 19-inch rack beside switches and patch panels in a server room or cabinet.
- Passive cooling with no fan — silent operation and no moving parts to clog with dust or wear out in a closed cabinet.
- Tested from -40°C to 70°C — handles hot server cupboards and rooms where air conditioning goes off overnight or during power cuts.
- MTBF of about 200,000 hours at 25°C — mean time between failures, a reliability estimate published by the manufacturer.
- IP20 rating with mode button and USB power reset — built for indoor use, with hardware controls for quick recovery and modem restarts.
Package Contents
The MikroTik L009UiGS-RM arrives in its sealed MikroTik box with the router, a 24V 1.5A power adapter, the K-79 rackmount kit, the K-55 screw kit, the K-87 kit and adhesive pads, as listed by the manufacturer. That covers both rack and desk installation from day one. No SFP module or Ethernet cables are listed, so order a fibre module and patch cables separately at Mascom International if your setup needs them. The seal stays intact until you collect the box or receive it.
Warranty
The MikroTik L009UiGS-RM ships with a 12-month warranty through Mascom International, covering manufacturing defects under normal use. Cover includes faults in the Ethernet, SFP and USB ports, PoE circuits, power input and main board. Claims are handled at our Nairobi CBD service desk on Kimathi Street.
Where to Buy the MikroTik L009UiGS-RM in Kenya
The MikroTik L009UiGS-RM is on the shelf at Mascom International, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. Drop in Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and our staff will power one up so you can log in and test the ports. MikroTik produces it in a single factory finish; ask on WhatsApp for photos of the unit in stock.
For stock checks, bulk quotes for several sites, or setup questions:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
All orders ship pay-on-arrival to the 47 counties. Nairobi and its environs receive same-day delivery, and ISPs and schools in Nakuru, Eldoret, Kisumu, Nyeri and Mombasa get theirs the next business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
Your router carries the 12-month warranty above. Expect accurate specifications, straight pricing and after-sales backing from a store you can walk into whenever you need help.
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