Who is this product best for?
- Home and small office routing
- Business internet edge routing
- ISP customer or branch deployments
Works with compatible MikroTik RouterOS networks and standard Ethernet networking equipment. Confirm port, power and mounting requirements before purchase.
Check the product label or manufacturer datasheet for exact input voltage, PoE support and power adapter requirements.

The MikroTik 48V2A96W is a high-capacity 48V 2A power supply delivering up to 96W, designed for MikroTik devices that support 48V PoE output. MikroTik specifically highlights products such as hEX PoE and CRS112-8P-4S-IN, where the additional current can increase the power available to connected PoE devices. (mikrotik.com)
Compared with the older 48POW adapter, the 48V2A96W delivers significantly more power. The older 48POW provides 48V at 1.46A, or about 70W, while this model provides 48V at 2A, or 96W. MikroTik states that the newer supply provides about 30% more current, allowing more power per PoE port. (mikrotik.com)
MikroTik currently lists the 48V2A96W at a suggested price of US$39. Senetic Kenya currently lists it at approximately KSh 4,282.51 net / KSh 4,967.71 gross, with 31–40 units shown available when recently indexed. (mikrotik.com)
MikroTik confirms the 48V 2A 96W rating, EU/US/UK plug options, US$39 suggested price and approximately 100,000-hour MTBF at 25°C. (mikrotik.com)
What Is MikroTik 48V2A96W?The 48V2A96W is an external power supply intended for MikroTik routers, switches and outdoor PoE distribution equipment that can accept a 48V-class input.
A typical deployment can be:
AC mains → 48V2A96W → MikroTik PoE router/switch → Ethernet cables → access points, cameras or radios
The adapter itself does not generate Ethernet data and does not negotiate PoE. Instead, it provides the DC power that a compatible MikroTik PoE-capable router or switch distributes to connected devices.
Key Features of MikroTik 48V2A96WThe adapter supplies 48V DC, making it suitable for compatible MikroTik products that support high-voltage PoE operation. (mikrotik.com)
Using 48V is particularly useful for PoE installations because higher voltage can help reduce current-related losses over longer Ethernet cable runs compared with lower-voltage power systems.
The adapter can supply up to 2A, giving a maximum rated output of:
48V × 2A = 96W
This provides substantially more power headroom than lower-capacity MikroTik adapters.
MikroTik specifically states that 48V2A96W provides 30% more current than the older 48POW, which supplied 48V at 1.46A and approximately 70W. (mikrotik.com)
That additional current is particularly useful for devices with several PoE-out ports.
MikroTik 48V2A96W CompatibilityMikroTik ProductCompatibility / ApplicationhEX PoEOfficially highlighted compatible productCRS112-8P-4S-INOfficially highlighted compatible productOmniTIK 5 PoE acOfficial related productPowerBox ProOfficial related productGPEN11Official related productGPEN21Official related productnetPower 15FROfficial related productnetPower 16POfficially compatiblenetPower Lite 7ROfficial related product48V-compatible PoE equipmentSuitable where input requirements match24V-only devicesNot a direct replacementMikroTik currently lists hEX PoE, OmniTIK 5 PoE ac, PowerBox Pro, CRS112-8P-4S-IN, GPEN11, netPower 15FR, netPower 16P, GPEN21 and netPower Lite 7R among related products. (mikrotik.com)
4. Designed for PoE-Out EquipmentThe main benefit of the 48V2A96W is not simply powering the router itself. It provides sufficient capacity for compatible devices to deliver more power through their PoE-out ports.
For example, the CRS112-8P-4S-IN can use high-voltage input for 802.3af/at PoE output, making a stronger 48V power source valuable where several powered devices are connected.
5. Useful with hEX PoEMikroTik specifically mentions hEX PoE as one of the products that can benefit from the 48V2A96W. (mikrotik.com)
This can be useful where a single compact router powers several devices such as:
Access points
Wireless radios
IP cameras
Small switches
Other compatible PoE devices
The actual available PoE budget still depends on the router's own limits.
6. Useful with CRS112-8P-4S-INThe CRS112-8P-4S-IN is another major use case.
This switch provides multiple PoE-capable Gigabit Ethernet ports. A higher-capacity 48V supply allows the switch to provide a greater overall PoE budget to attached devices than a smaller adapter.
7. Compatible with netPower 16PThe netPower 16P officially supports the 48V2A96W as one of its compatible power supplies. The device accepts 48–57V input on its high-voltage side and can provide 802.3af/at PoE-out across its Ethernet ports. (mikrotik.com)
The netPower 16P itself can consume much more than 96W when fully loaded, so the 48V2A96W does not necessarily provide its maximum possible PoE capacity by itself. It is simply one supported supply option. (mikrotik.com)
8. Useful for GPEN InstallationsMikroTik's GPEN documentation includes the 48V2A96W among recommended power adapters, alongside 24HPOW, 48POW, MT48-480095-11DG and MT48-570080-11DG. (cdn.mikrotik.com)
Its larger 96W power budget makes it useful in GPEN and long-distance PoE deployments where several powered devices or intermediate elements may need power.
9. EU, US and UK VersionsMikroTik offers the power supply with:
EU plug
US plug
UK plug
For Kenyan installations, the UK version is generally the most convenient because Kenya commonly uses Type G mains sockets.
10. No Configuration Required48V2A96W is a passive electrical power supply.
It has no:
RouterOS
SwOS
Ethernet port
IP address
SFP port
CPU
Wireless radio
Firmware
WinBox configuration
Simply connect it to compatible equipment.
Common Applications in KenyaThe MikroTik 48V2A96W is particularly useful in ISP networks, CCTV systems, Wi-Fi deployments, schools, hotels, offices, apartment blocks and WISP installations where a MikroTik router or switch must power several remote devices over Ethernet.
It is also well suited to outdoor infrastructure using devices such as netPower, PowerBox Pro or OmniTIK. A more powerful central supply can reduce the need to provide independent electrical power at every access point or radio location.
For installers already using the older 48POW, upgrading to 48V2A96W can provide additional PoE headroom without changing from the 48V power architecture, provided the connected MikroTik device officially supports the supply.
MikroTik 48V2A96W Price in KenyaMikroTik currently lists the 48V2A96W at US$39. (mikrotik.com)
Senetic Kenya currently lists the adapter at approximately KSh 4,282.51 net / KSh 4,967.71 gross, with 31–40 units recently shown as available. Prices and inventory can change depending on exchange rates, VAT and supplier stock. (senetic.co.ke)
Pricing InformationDetailsOfficial MikroTik Suggested PriceUS$39Current Kenya Net Price ObservedApprox. KSh 4,283Current Kenya Gross Price ObservedApprox. KSh 4,968Recent Availability Observed31–40 unitsProduct Code48V2A96WOutput48V 2ARated Power96WBuying RecommendationConfirm UK plug version, stock and VAT-inclusive price48V2A96W vs 48POW vs MT48 Power SuppliesFeature48V2A96W48POWMT48-480095-11DGMT48-570080-11DGOutput Voltage48V48V48V57VOutput Current2A1.46A0.95A0.8ARated Power96W70W45.6W45.6WPrimary UseHigh-power PoE-out48V PoE poweringGPEN/long runsGPEN/long runsPoE Power HeadroomHighest of these optionsMediumLowerOptimized for higher-voltage long runsPlug OptionsEU, US, UKIEC cordModel-specificModel-specificOfficial Suggested PriceUS$39US$18US$12US$12Main AdvantageMaximum total powerLower-cost 48V optionGPEN 48V option57V long-distance optionThe 48V2A96W offers the highest total rated wattage among these four supplies. MikroTik specifically positions it as the more powerful successor to the 48POW. (mikrotik.com)
Why Choose MikroTik 48V2A96W?The 48V2A96W is a strong choice when a MikroTik router or switch has multiple PoE-out ports and needs a larger overall power budget.
Its major benefits include:
48V DC output
2A current capacity
96W rated power
30% more current than 48POW
Better PoE power headroom
Designed for 48V PoE-out MikroTik equipment
Compatible with hEX PoE
Compatible with CRS112-8P-4S-IN
Compatible with netPower 16P
GPEN-compatible
UK plug option
Genuine MikroTik accessory
No software configuration
Official suggested price of US$39
It is a 48V 2A, 96W power supply designed for MikroTik products that support high-voltage PoE output. (mikrotik.com)
The official product code is 48V2A96W.
It provides 48V DC. (mikrotik.com)
The maximum rated output is 2A. (mikrotik.com)
It provides 96W.
That comes from:
48V × 2A = 96W
MikroTik currently lists it at US$39. (mikrotik.com)
Senetic Kenya currently lists it at approximately KSh 4,967.71 gross. (senetic.co.ke)
The cited listing shows approximately KSh 4,282.51 net and KSh 4,967.71 gross, so the gross figure is the VAT-inclusive reference. (senetic.co.ke)
Senetic recently displayed 31–40 units available, although inventory can change. (senetic.co.ke)
48V2A96W provides:
48V / 2A / 96W
48POW provides:
48V / 1.46A / 70W
MikroTik states that the newer adapter provides approximately 30% more current. (mikrotik.com)
Yes. It provides 96W compared with approximately 70W from 48POW.
A larger power supply can provide more overall current for routers and switches with several PoE-out ports, helping them power more or higher-consumption devices within their own PoE limits. (mikrotik.com)
Yes. MikroTik specifically names hEX PoE as a supported use case. (mikrotik.com)
Yes. MikroTik specifically highlights the CRS112-8P-4S-IN as a device that can use this power supply. (mikrotik.com)
Yes. MikroTik lists OmniTIK 5 PoE ac among the related products. (mikrotik.com)
PowerBox Pro is also listed as a related MikroTik product for the adapter. (mikrotik.com)
Yes. MikroTik explicitly lists 48V2A96W as a compatible power supply for netPower 16P. (mikrotik.com)
No. The netPower 16P has a much higher maximum system consumption when fully populated. A single 96W adapter limits the amount of power available to the switch and its attached PoE devices. (mikrotik.com)
Yes. GPEN11 is an official related product. (mikrotik.com)
Yes. GPEN21 is also officially listed. (mikrotik.com)
Yes. MikroTik's official GPEN documentation lists it among the available GPEN power adapters. (cdn.mikrotik.com)
Potentially, through a compatible MikroTik PoE switch or router. The adapter itself does not have Ethernet ports or directly connect to an IP camera through PoE.
Yes, when connected to a compatible MikroTik PoE-out device and when the access point's voltage and PoE standard are supported.
No.
It supplies DC power to a MikroTik device that then handles the PoE output.
PoE standard support depends on the MikroTik switch or router using the adapter, not the adapter itself.
The same principle applies. The powered switch/router determines 802.3at operation.
No.
No.
No.
No.
No.
No.
MikroTik offers EU, US and UK versions. (mikrotik.com)
The UK plug version is generally most convenient because Kenyan wall sockets commonly use Type G plugs.
Yes. MikroTik lists an IEC cord among the included parts. (mikrotik.com)
MikroTik specifies approximately 100,000 hours at 25°C. (mikrotik.com)
For MikroTik products that officially support the 48V2A96W, yes. It is specifically designed as a higher-current alternative to the older 48POW. (mikrotik.com)
No. A device that only supports 24V should not be connected directly to a 48V supply.
A correctly compatible device only draws the current it requires. The important considerations are correct voltage, polarity, connector and the device's supported input range.
No. It has no battery.
Not by itself. It needs AC power or must be supplied through a compatible UPS, inverter or backup-power system.
Yes, provided the UPS supplies suitable AC mains output.
Yes, typically through an appropriate inverter or regulated backup-power system.
The adapter itself is not an outdoor waterproof device. A current Kenyan distributor classifies it as an indoor power supply. (senetic.co.ke)
Yes, but the power supply itself should be installed indoors or inside a properly protected enclosure.
Yes. It can be particularly useful where a compatible MikroTik PoE switch must power multiple IP cameras.
Yes. It is useful for WISP towers and distribution sites using compatible MikroTik PoE-out equipment.
It can be sourced from MikroTik networking suppliers in Kenya. When purchasing, verify the 48V2A96W product code, 48V 2A output, plug version, warranty, current stock and VAT-inclusive price.
Installing MikroTik 48V2A96WBefore installing the power supply, verify that the MikroTik router or switch officially accepts a 48V-class input and supports the intended PoE configuration. Do not connect it to equipment designed only for 12V or 24V, even if the DC connector appears to fit.
For PoE deployments, calculate both the router or switch's own consumption and the power required by all connected devices. Although the adapter can supply up to 96W, the actual maximum PoE-out current and total power are also limited by the connected MikroTik device's hardware specifications.
For installations in Kenya, select the UK mains-plug version where available. Keep the adapter dry and well ventilated, and use quality Ethernet cabling for PoE-connected access points, radios and cameras to reduce voltage drop and reliability problems.
The MikroTik 48V2A96W is a powerful 48V 2A, 96W adapter intended for MikroTik equipment that needs a substantial high-voltage PoE power budget. It is particularly suitable for devices such as hEX PoE, CRS112-8P-4S-IN, PowerBox Pro, OmniTIK 5 PoE ac and netPower 16P.
Compared with the older 48POW, the 48V2A96W increases rated output from roughly 70W to 96W and provides about 30% more current, giving compatible PoE routers and switches more headroom for powering multiple access points, cameras and wireless radios. (mikrotik.com)
MikroTik currently lists the 48V2A96W at US$39, while a current Kenyan listing is approximately KSh 4,968 gross. For the latest MikroTik 48V2A96W price in Kenya, genuine MikroTik power supplies, PoE switches and RouterBOARD accessories, visit Mikrotik Kenya for current pricing and availability.
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