I am still using MikroTik Routers and Switches. I work with Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall, NGFW, which is on-premise. I am familiar with products such as DDA and DSPM, but I am just working with firewalls. I work with network active points such as switches from MikroTik and switches and routers from Ubiquiti. I act as an integrator for MikroTik Routers and Switches, which are installed on-premises. I don't have AI features integrated with MikroTik Routers and Switches. I rate MikroTik Routers and Switches 9 out of 10.
On a scale of one to ten, I rate MikroTik Routers and Switches an eight. It is easy to use and handle, with strong local support in my market. I would recommend it to others. Additionally, it would be beneficial if MikroTik could provide a cloud account setup option.
I recommend everyone to take regular backups and ensure login credentials are properly managed, as MikroTik is cost-effective and supports all needed protocols. I'd rate the solution seven out of ten.
Business Development Manager at Comunicaciones Reunidas, S.L.
Reseller
Top 5
Mar 27, 2024
We have some local operators here in Spain that use MikroTik wireless routers for their operations. They needed compact outdoor routers, and we provided MikroTik solutions. I would recommend it. Overall, I would rate it a ten out of ten.
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The solution is relatively cheap and scales well. However, products like ours come in to assist in expanding the capabilities, such as reporting and cybersecurity features like traffic shaping. These additional functionalities don't come naturally with the basic setup. The tool's logical management can be problematic, especially for enterprise networks, and that's where add-on products become necessary. I rate the overall solution a seven out of ten.
System and Network Administrator at El Sadat City Language School
Real User
Sep 28, 2023
I would recommend becoming acquainted with the interface by setting up a personal lab to explore its functionalities thoroughly. It's advisable to undergo training before attempting to implement the system, ensuring a better understanding of its features and capabilities. Overall, I would rate it seven out of ten.
I would suggest that they do not require extensive technical knowledge to deploy it, thanks to the graphical user interface. This is one task that doesn't need to be repeated, making deployment much faster and easier than that of competitors. Additionally, the solution is highly robust, as the instance I deployed has been running for nearly a decade without issue. I would rate MikroTik Routers and Switches a nine out of ten.
I'm on MikroTik Routers and Switches version CCR1016. Maintaining MikroTik Routers and Switches is straightforward, and there's always an update every four months. My company has almost two hundred users of the product, and there is a plan to purchase another and have more users. I'd tell people looking into using MikroTik Routers and Switches that the product is excellent but lacks a firewall solution. However, if you're a small to medium-sized company, I recommend it. For bigger organizations, you may have to look into another product. My rating for MikroTik Routers and Switches is eight out of ten.
Support Engineer, VPN & Security | Network Operation at a tech consulting company with 501-1,000 employees
Real User
Oct 28, 2022
We're a partner and reseller. I'm using the latest version of the product. I'd recommend the solution to enterprise-level companies. Overall, I would rate the solution a ten out of ten.
I'm not sure which version we're on right now. If you understand networking, you should try it out - as long as you have time to work with it. MikroTik, in terms of its features and functionality, is a seven out of ten.
Information Technology Supervisor at JLR Construction and Aggregates Inc.
Real User
Jun 26, 2022
I'm a customer and an end-user. I've mostly upgraded the product to the latest version. I have a few more left that are still on the older version. I'd rate the solution nine out of ten. MikroTik is very good, however, you need to know the fundamentals to use it. You have to have a solid foundation on the capabilities or concepts used in MikroTik for it to become very effective for your organization.
We normally just buy the solution from the vendors, and then obviously we're just a reseller of IT companies. I only use the routers. I've never used the switches or the APs. Usually, the switches we use, they're Ubiquiti. Same for the APs. And then obviously for the firewall, router, we use the MikroTik. With most of my clients, including home users and companies, everything MikroTik. Obviously, the home users will use the RG750. For businesses, they'll use 2011, the bigger switches that have a bit more beef. In terms of which version we're using, they auto-update. We're always on the latest stable version. I'd rate the solution an eight out of ten.
I would recommend this solution to new users if they deal with two or three gigs of traffic. Beyond that, it can't handle the load. On a scale from one to ten, I would give MikroTik Routers and Switches an eight.
B2B Product Management at a comms service provider with 201-500 employees
Real User
Jul 26, 2021
I'm not an IT guy. I'm a business product manager. I'm more of a product or marketing guy. Therefore, I'm not overly technical. We're service providers for a variety of organizations. I'd rate the solution at an eight out of ten. We're pretty happy with the product. I would recommend the solution to other organizations.
ICT Manager/Systems Administrator at a university with 201-500 employees
Real User
Jun 22, 2021
I'd rate the solution, on a scale from one to ten, at a seven. For the most part, we've been pleased with its capabilities. I'd recommend the solution, especially from a pricing point of view. If Cisco is out of a company's budget, it's definitely an option.
The routers are very good, and they are very cheap. We can buy a lot of these routers for backup. On a scale from one to ten, I would give MikroTik Routers and Switches a six.
IT Manager at a educational organization with 51-200 employees
Real User
Top 10
Jan 26, 2021
Compared to Cisco, I don't think MikroTik is very good. MikroTik is good for start-ups and small businesses with small budgets. If you have a big budget, I would recommend using UniFi, or Cisco. Overall, on a scale from one to ten, I would give MikroTic a rating of seven.
Manager, Technical Planning and Solutions Design at Galaxy Backbone Ltd
Real User
Top 20
Jan 11, 2021
My advice for anybody who is implementing MikroTik Routers is to make sure that they have the requisite toolsets onboard to manage the devices so that they don't run into problems. Otherwise, it is a good and inexpensive product to use. I would rate this solution an eight out of ten.
Engineer in Computer Sciences at a government with 201-500 employees
Real User
Nov 5, 2020
We're just a customer. We don't have a business relationship with the company. Originally, we had little MikroTik routers installed at first. Afterward, we bought a cloud core router and we've had that at this point for six or seven years. We use the solution both at our company and for our clients. I'd advise new users to take some time and learn about the configurations. They need to be prepared for a bit of a learning curve when it comes to implementation. However, after that, it's not a problem to use it. Overall, I'd rate the solution eight out of ten.
Chief Solutions Architect at Tech2go Strategic IT Solutions
Real User
Sep 16, 2020
I would rate this solution a nine out of ten for the reliability and the performance that you get out of it. I wouldn't rate it a ten because of the warranty limitation. There is also a learning curve to be able to successfully manage it, but once you do that, it's going to work wonders. It's also not that expensive.
Senior System Engineer at a tech services company with 1-10 employees
Real User
Sep 3, 2020
MikroTik Routers and Switches are great. If you are having issues understanding how to properly use them, study materials and video lessons are available for a low-cost. On a scale from one to ten, I would give MikroTik Routers and Switches a rating of eight. The price-performance is great. I am sure there is a better solution out there (maybe Cisco ISR), but it would be more expensive.
Information Technology Manager at a logistics company with 51-200 employees
Real User
Aug 27, 2020
My main advice to people considering this solution based on my experience is that I would suggest looking for other robust solutions. I know they are out there because I have used them. On a scale from one to ten where one is the worst and ten is the best. I would rate MikroTik routers and switches as a six-out-of-ten. It seems to be working by its own devices but there is just too much old, slow, and unfriendly about them.
I'd warn others that a tutorial or a bit of learning is required before beginning. It helps if a user has a bit of understanding about the solution. There's some complexity in the terminologies and surrounding the initial implementation process. Overall, it's a good product, but it requires a bit of improvement, especially in relation to UTM and security. I'd rate it eight out of ten.
We use the solution and we provide services to clients as well. It's much cheaper than when we used Cisco and other devices. We're a reseller and solutions provider. I do advise people to use the solution, because of the price and features. The more you learn is the more you realize how valuable MikroTik devices are. One thing I would mention to others is that MikroTik is on Linux, but there's nothing like WinBox for Linux, or what you might call a Linux box. You need to do something that looks like WinBox, because if you're using Ubuntu, you will need to use WinBox and there isn't one for Linux. Not everybody uses Windows and many people, especially technical people, are moving away from Windows. The solution is a good product and it has improved since the first time we used it. It's just support that is really lacking. I'd rate the solution eight out of ten. I'd rate it higher if technical support was better.
Network Expert at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Real User
Dec 23, 2019
The technical features in MikroTik are not mentionable because it is a low-cost solution. There is no service, support, or proper training. We are using them because our competitors are using them, and we have to stay competitive. The only real value of MikroTik is the price and I would not recommend this solution for any other reason. If you can get another device from a bigger company at a similar price then I would do that because the support is going to be better. Proper support is important. I would rate this solution a five out of ten.
Team Lead at a comms service provider with 1-10 employees
Real User
Dec 9, 2019
I would recommend this solution for those who don't need a very stable solution. You will not have zero-downtime provided by MikroTik. Also, if you need clustered routers then this solution will not work. However, if you are willing to update several times a month with several minutes of downtime while upgrading and rebooting, then it will be fine. The biggest lesson that I have learned from using this solution is to write the network plan out before implementing changes. Then, go only by the steps of the plan, and do not deviate. Overall, it is a very good solution with a lot of features. I would rate this solution an eight out of ten.
My advice is that this is a small package with huge features and you should try it on your own. The biggest lesson that I learned from this solution is that we underestimated the power and value of MikroTik. We primarily implemented Cisco and Aruba solutions, but since then, we have found that MikroTik can be used in place of these bigger brands. I would rate this solution an eight out of ten.
Works at a tech services company with 1-10 employees
Real User
Oct 21, 2019
We buy from wholesalers, but we don't have a special selling agreement with anyone. I'd rate the solution ten out of ten when it fits. It's useless if it doesn't fit. If it fits, I don't think there's a better product when you are looking at price-performance. Overall, I'd rate them nine out of ten. Any requirement would be fulfilled from Aruba or from Cisco, but not necessarily from Mikrotik, which is why I don't give them a perfect score.
MikroTik Routers and Switches provide all the features necessary for network administrators to secure and monitor their networks and are suitable for companies of any size. The solution is ideal for creating Wi-Fi hotspots, connecting multiple servers, setting up firewalls and VPNs, and distributing bandwidth. MikroTik's user-friendly dashboard helps you interact easily with your hardware. With MikroTik's user interface, you can obtain real statistics by user or IP address and monitor...
I am still using MikroTik Routers and Switches. I work with Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall, NGFW, which is on-premise. I am familiar with products such as DDA and DSPM, but I am just working with firewalls. I work with network active points such as switches from MikroTik and switches and routers from Ubiquiti. I act as an integrator for MikroTik Routers and Switches, which are installed on-premises. I don't have AI features integrated with MikroTik Routers and Switches. I rate MikroTik Routers and Switches 9 out of 10.
On a scale of one to ten, I rate MikroTik Routers and Switches an eight. It is easy to use and handle, with strong local support in my market. I would recommend it to others. Additionally, it would be beneficial if MikroTik could provide a cloud account setup option.
I recommend everyone to take regular backups and ensure login credentials are properly managed, as MikroTik is cost-effective and supports all needed protocols. I'd rate the solution seven out of ten.
I rate MikroTik Routers and Switches a nine out of ten.
The solution is recommended mostly for medium businesses. I rate it a nine out of ten.
We have some local operators here in Spain that use MikroTik wireless routers for their operations. They needed compact outdoor routers, and we provided MikroTik solutions. I would recommend it. Overall, I would rate it a ten out of ten.
The solution is relatively cheap and scales well. However, products like ours come in to assist in expanding the capabilities, such as reporting and cybersecurity features like traffic shaping. These additional functionalities don't come naturally with the basic setup. The tool's logical management can be problematic, especially for enterprise networks, and that's where add-on products become necessary. I rate the overall solution a seven out of ten.
Overall, I rate the solution a seven out of ten.
I would recommend becoming acquainted with the interface by setting up a personal lab to explore its functionalities thoroughly. It's advisable to undergo training before attempting to implement the system, ensuring a better understanding of its features and capabilities. Overall, I would rate it seven out of ten.
I would recommend the solution because it provides value for money.
I would definitely recommend using this solution. I would rate it a nine out of ten.
MikroTik Routers and Switches is a very stable equipment. I rate it a ten out of ten.
Probably do one of the MikroTik authorized training courses before you start. Overall, I would rate this solution a ten out of ten.
I would rate the product an eight out of ten. The product is robust and cheap compared to Cisco.
I would suggest that they do not require extensive technical knowledge to deploy it, thanks to the graphical user interface. This is one task that doesn't need to be repeated, making deployment much faster and easier than that of competitors. Additionally, the solution is highly robust, as the instance I deployed has been running for nearly a decade without issue. I would rate MikroTik Routers and Switches a nine out of ten.
I would recommend the solution to other people who plan to use it. Overall, I rate the solution a seven out of ten.
I'm on MikroTik Routers and Switches version CCR1016. Maintaining MikroTik Routers and Switches is straightforward, and there's always an update every four months. My company has almost two hundred users of the product, and there is a plan to purchase another and have more users. I'd tell people looking into using MikroTik Routers and Switches that the product is excellent but lacks a firewall solution. However, if you're a small to medium-sized company, I recommend it. For bigger organizations, you may have to look into another product. My rating for MikroTik Routers and Switches is eight out of ten.
We're a partner and reseller. I'm using the latest version of the product. I'd recommend the solution to enterprise-level companies. Overall, I would rate the solution a ten out of ten.
MikroTik Routers and Switches are good and easy to use. I would rate MikroTik Routers and Switches an eight out of ten.
I'm not sure which version we're on right now. If you understand networking, you should try it out - as long as you have time to work with it. MikroTik, in terms of its features and functionality, is a seven out of ten.
I'm a customer and an end-user. I've mostly upgraded the product to the latest version. I have a few more left that are still on the older version. I'd rate the solution nine out of ten. MikroTik is very good, however, you need to know the fundamentals to use it. You have to have a solid foundation on the capabilities or concepts used in MikroTik for it to become very effective for your organization.
I'd recommend the solution to others.
We normally just buy the solution from the vendors, and then obviously we're just a reseller of IT companies. I only use the routers. I've never used the switches or the APs. Usually, the switches we use, they're Ubiquiti. Same for the APs. And then obviously for the firewall, router, we use the MikroTik. With most of my clients, including home users and companies, everything MikroTik. Obviously, the home users will use the RG750. For businesses, they'll use 2011, the bigger switches that have a bit more beef. In terms of which version we're using, they auto-update. We're always on the latest stable version. I'd rate the solution an eight out of ten.
I would recommend this solution to others. I would rate MikroTik Routers and Switches a nine out of ten.
I would rate this solution a ten out of ten.
I would recommend this solution to others. I rate MikroTik Routers and Switches an eight out of ten.
I would recommend this solution to new users if they deal with two or three gigs of traffic. Beyond that, it can't handle the load. On a scale from one to ten, I would give MikroTik Routers and Switches an eight.
I'm not an IT guy. I'm a business product manager. I'm more of a product or marketing guy. Therefore, I'm not overly technical. We're service providers for a variety of organizations. I'd rate the solution at an eight out of ten. We're pretty happy with the product. I would recommend the solution to other organizations.
I'd rate the solution, on a scale from one to ten, at a seven. For the most part, we've been pleased with its capabilities. I'd recommend the solution, especially from a pricing point of view. If Cisco is out of a company's budget, it's definitely an option.
I would recommend this solution to others for a hotspot network. I rate MikroTik Routers and Switches eight out of ten.
The routers are very good, and they are very cheap. We can buy a lot of these routers for backup. On a scale from one to ten, I would give MikroTik Routers and Switches a six.
Overall, this is a good product but everything can improve a little bit. The product is not perfect. I would rate this solution a nine out of ten.
Compared to Cisco, I don't think MikroTik is very good. MikroTik is good for start-ups and small businesses with small budgets. If you have a big budget, I would recommend using UniFi, or Cisco. Overall, on a scale from one to ten, I would give MikroTic a rating of seven.
My advice for anybody who is implementing MikroTik Routers is to make sure that they have the requisite toolsets onboard to manage the devices so that they don't run into problems. Otherwise, it is a good and inexpensive product to use. I would rate this solution an eight out of ten.
For a small business, MikroTik is good but if you grow, then MikroTik cannot support it. I would rate this solution a nine out of ten.
I would recommend this solution to others. We plan to keep using this solution. I would rate MikroTik Routers an eight out of ten.
We're just a customer. We don't have a business relationship with the company. Originally, we had little MikroTik routers installed at first. Afterward, we bought a cloud core router and we've had that at this point for six or seven years. We use the solution both at our company and for our clients. I'd advise new users to take some time and learn about the configurations. They need to be prepared for a bit of a learning curve when it comes to implementation. However, after that, it's not a problem to use it. Overall, I'd rate the solution eight out of ten.
I would recommend this solution to others who prefer price. On a scale from one to ten, I would give this solution a rating of five.
I would rate this solution a nine out of ten for the reliability and the performance that you get out of it. I wouldn't rate it a ten because of the warranty limitation. There is also a learning curve to be able to successfully manage it, but once you do that, it's going to work wonders. It's also not that expensive.
MikroTik Routers and Switches are great. If you are having issues understanding how to properly use them, study materials and video lessons are available for a low-cost. On a scale from one to ten, I would give MikroTik Routers and Switches a rating of eight. The price-performance is great. I am sure there is a better solution out there (maybe Cisco ISR), but it would be more expensive.
My main advice to people considering this solution based on my experience is that I would suggest looking for other robust solutions. I know they are out there because I have used them. On a scale from one to ten where one is the worst and ten is the best. I would rate MikroTik routers and switches as a six-out-of-ten. It seems to be working by its own devices but there is just too much old, slow, and unfriendly about them.
We have not had any issues with our MikroTik routers and I would definitely recommend them. I would rate this solution a nine out of ten.
I'd warn others that a tutorial or a bit of learning is required before beginning. It helps if a user has a bit of understanding about the solution. There's some complexity in the terminologies and surrounding the initial implementation process. Overall, it's a good product, but it requires a bit of improvement, especially in relation to UTM and security. I'd rate it eight out of ten.
We use the solution and we provide services to clients as well. It's much cheaper than when we used Cisco and other devices. We're a reseller and solutions provider. I do advise people to use the solution, because of the price and features. The more you learn is the more you realize how valuable MikroTik devices are. One thing I would mention to others is that MikroTik is on Linux, but there's nothing like WinBox for Linux, or what you might call a Linux box. You need to do something that looks like WinBox, because if you're using Ubuntu, you will need to use WinBox and there isn't one for Linux. Not everybody uses Windows and many people, especially technical people, are moving away from Windows. The solution is a good product and it has improved since the first time we used it. It's just support that is really lacking. I'd rate the solution eight out of ten. I'd rate it higher if technical support was better.
The technical features in MikroTik are not mentionable because it is a low-cost solution. There is no service, support, or proper training. We are using them because our competitors are using them, and we have to stay competitive. The only real value of MikroTik is the price and I would not recommend this solution for any other reason. If you can get another device from a bigger company at a similar price then I would do that because the support is going to be better. Proper support is important. I would rate this solution a five out of ten.
I would recommend this solution for those who don't need a very stable solution. You will not have zero-downtime provided by MikroTik. Also, if you need clustered routers then this solution will not work. However, if you are willing to update several times a month with several minutes of downtime while upgrading and rebooting, then it will be fine. The biggest lesson that I have learned from using this solution is to write the network plan out before implementing changes. Then, go only by the steps of the plan, and do not deviate. Overall, it is a very good solution with a lot of features. I would rate this solution an eight out of ten.
My advice is that this is a small package with huge features and you should try it on your own. The biggest lesson that I learned from this solution is that we underestimated the power and value of MikroTik. We primarily implemented Cisco and Aruba solutions, but since then, we have found that MikroTik can be used in place of these bigger brands. I would rate this solution an eight out of ten.
This is a great product that gives you a lot of good features at that price. I would rate this solution an eight out of ten.
We buy from wholesalers, but we don't have a special selling agreement with anyone. I'd rate the solution ten out of ten when it fits. It's useless if it doesn't fit. If it fits, I don't think there's a better product when you are looking at price-performance. Overall, I'd rate them nine out of ten. Any requirement would be fulfilled from Aruba or from Cisco, but not necessarily from Mikrotik, which is why I don't give them a perfect score.
I'd rate the solution nine out of ten. If they made it a bit easier for new users to implement, I would rate it higher.