Routeros L4 Vs L5

CAPsMAN allows a router to control other Access Points. But the local radio on an L4 device cannot be provisioned by CAPsMAN to become an AP. The radio hardware is locked by the license. You would need an L5 device as the CAP (Access Point) managed by an L4 controller. It is a controller-agent relationship, not a software unlock.

RouterOS license levels only remove software limits. They do not increase the CPU speed or RAM of your device. If you install an L5 license on a budget hAP Lite to support 500 PPPoE tunnels, the CPU will likely hit 100% load and crash long before you reach the license limit. routeros l4 vs l5

Level 5 is the "middle child" of MikroTik licenses. It bridges the gap between basic professional use and the "unlimited" Level 6 license. CAPsMAN allows a router to control other Access Points