Inside the package, there is an adjustable metallic ring and a rectangular mounting plate to help you mount the device. Mikrotik had made it easy to attach the access point to a pole due to the dedicated area on the rear side: this area protrudes outwards with four screw holes on each extremity and it also has a canal for the pole. That being said, despite being fully metallic, the Mikrotik NetMetal ac2 is surprisingly lightweight, weighing only 1.85 lbs and, as for size, it’s not the most compact device, but it is an outdoor-suitable access point, so its 5.63 x 9.72 x 1.88 inches shouldn’t cause any problems when mounting the device on the wall or on a pole. It’s worth noting that besides the two antenna connectors, there are three AUX zones that, in case you want to use them (for attaching a modem), you’ll have to drill holes into the case.
Perhaps the manufacturer thought about the transportation of the device (which is kind of useful?). You can remove it by unscrewing two print-operated screws (ensuring that you’re not going to lose them), but, after you connect the antennas, this cover serves no purpose at all. The design is pretty much identical to the NetMetal ac or the 5SHP and, while the logic behind it was why fix what’s not broken, I am a bit confused about the antenna cover.
Like I said in the intro, Mikrotik did not add any antennas inside the package, so you will have to purchase a couple of them (preferably long range), unless you want to use the access point for connecting devices no farther than 20-30 feet.
Indeed, the main body of the outdoor access point is in the middle, while the other two sections are removable (only one can be taken off completely) to expose the ports and the antenna connectors. The NetMetal series has always been known for its rugged metallic exterior and the latest NetMetal ac2 is built in the same manner, featuring a rectangular case completely made of metal with some protrusions on the lateral sides for the hinges that keep the three parts together.
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