MikroTik Cloud Router Switch Reviews

We use this product as part of our network solution, but we also have customers in Cameroon that we have implemented it for. We design their systems at a low cost, implement them, and then provide training.

The most valuable feature is the flexibility within the advanced configuration.

IDS and IPS are very good.

The wiki page that describes the scripting and other features is very good. It is quite impressive for new users who want to learn about MikroTik.

Improvements are needed with respect to some of the security, especially for VPN links between vendors other than Cisco. For example, what works between MikroTik and Cisco does not work as well between MikroTik and Fortinet. I have seen some bugs.

The certification process should be improved.

Have localized or regional pricing would be an improvement.

I would like to see GPS tools embedded into the devices.

I have been working with this product for seven years.

This is a stable product.

I do not generally contact technical support. I have had to do some reading on issues that I was having, and I have always been able to find a solution. I have never had the kind of problem that necessitated calling support.

I have worked with solutions from Cisco, Juniper, and Fortinet. The type of project dictates which product works best in the environment.

I find the initial setup to be easy. It may be more complex for people just getting started within MikroTik, although it should be straightforward even for junior engineers.

MikroTik is really cheap compared to the competitors. They are the cheapest ones in Cameroon except for Ubiquiti at the router level.

This solution has improved a great deal over time and in many domains. They have hired experts from around the world, from vendors such as Cisco, to help improve the product. Some examples are scripting has improved, along with advanced routing techniques, and wireless device support. However, the biggest improvements are in cloud routers.

Normally, every two months at the maximum, new updates and firmware is released for the devices. It is really amazing. It is like the developers do not sleep at all. I am consistently impressed with how their technology is advancing.

Overall, this is a product that works well.

I would rate this solution a ten out of ten.

This solution is deployed on a private cloud.

The interface management and the user access management is pretty good.

The packet filtering, user log data, and user access log could all be improved.

The access log is not readable. It's supposed to be readable by using third party softwares and applications using a weblog, but I would prefer that MikroTik  improve their own log management software.

I have been using this solution for about two years.

It's stable, but some features could be improved.

The scalability is fine. It covers many areas.

Technical support is not very good. It isn't comprehensive. You have to find solutions to issues by searching the internet and discussion forums. 

I would rate this solution 7 out of 10.

We bought it for our office to distribute internet. I am also a service provider. 

The most valuable feature is that it has better throughput than its competitors. I also like the "routerless" feature. 

There has to be more development in the OS. It's complex for this switch as compared to others like Cisco. For NetGear and Cisco, it's easy to adapt the VLAN concept but it should be simplified for MikroTik.

I would like to see more integration abilities with NetGear.

I have been using this solution for more than five years. 

It is stable. 

I haven't contacted technical support. 

It was complex to set up. The concept is simple but it was complex to set up.

I have a technical background so I was able to do the implementation. It took a few days to get done.  

I would recommend this solution. I would rate it an eight out of ten. 

Familiar RouterOS support, port isolation, flexible VLAN handling (tagging, untagging, rewriting, etc.).

Port isolation is great for shared networks where you want to keep it safe by not lettings people fake DHCP server.

Proper LACP support, more software support for hardware capabilities, true wirespeed Layer 3 routing.

2 years.

Doing this the old RouterOS way is straightforward, but it is not wirespeed then! So you need to learn some things in order to get the benefits, but it is worth it.

No.

Missing 9k jumbo frames and 10GigE support on CRS125. This is present on CRS2xx series, but CPU is faster on CRS125.

Mikrotik RB250 and RB260 switches - only 5 ports and interfaces is usable, but it is not RouterOS!

Initial setup was easy, but it did not reveal all the good things it can offer.

By myself.

SMC switches.

MIkrotik CRS switches are basically metro switches so overkill for the less complex installations.

Our primary use cases of MikroTik Cloud Router Switches are wide area networks, data center applications, and edge routers. 

Some of the most valuable features are the simplicity, cost, usability, and power. As a package, it's extremely effective. 

Stuff that I'd like to be improved is really just training and documentation because I think the feature set is full. Another improvement I'd suggest is that their new, bigger releases should be a bit more stable. 

As far as additional features, this solution is quite fully featured already, so for our use cases, we're completely fine. 

This solution is stable. 

I think that this solution is scalable, but my company is not very big. I'm sure if you ask Microsoft, they might have a different opinion. 

This is the main platform in our organization, so we use it to supply all our users and clients. 

Before using MikroTik, we used a lot of Cisco and HP solutions. I switched to MikroTik because it provided me a much better cost performance solution. It does everything that the HPs and Ciscos do, but at a fraction of the cost, and it doesn't relapse. 

The installation process is straightforward. Right out of the box, they work. You put a couple of IP addresses on them and they're working. The initial setup time varies on the use case, so it depends on what you or your customers want and how you tailor it. 

I am an engineer, so I can install this solution myself. We have a team of five engineers. 

We implemented this solution through an in-house team. 

They came with the licensing when we purchased them. 

I rate MikroTik Cloud Router Switch a nine out of ten. 

I would recommend this solution to others. To those considering implementation, the advice I can give is that I think this is an excellent solution for small- to medium-sized, mid-range companies. It's easy to learn, easy to utilize, and there's a wealth of knowledge available on these to support them. 

I have been using the solution as a network switch.

This solution is very similar to the on-premises version making it easy to use for those who know the architect.

The user interface could improve and they should allow a license for IBS.

The installation is easy.

I did the implementation myself.

The price of the solution is fair and there is a one-time license purchase only.

I would recommend this solution to others.

I rate MikroTik Cloud Router Switch an eight out of ten.