MikroTik Routers and Switches Reviews

We had been using MikroTik as a firewall to implement firewall policies and to implement queues along with DNS and DStv services. Additionally, we were using MikroTik to control our end users by limiting their website browsing and the limiting their upload and download speed. The aim was also to prevent them from indulging in any unauthorized access to the internet.

MikroTik is a good product.

If the reporting functionality of the solution is considered, I think it is not good.

I think MikroTik should include features like antivirus into their prevention and detection system to prevent any kind of attacks.

I want them to improve their reporting functionality and include antivirus in the solution.

In our company, we have been using MikroTik Routers and Switches for the last three to three and a half years. Personally, I have experience working on the solution for the last three years. Though I am not aware whether we are using the latest version, I can say that we were using MikroTik Router RB2011.

It is a stable solution. I have been using the solution for a while, and I don't face any outages or trouble while using the solution.

Scalability-wise, I rate the solution a six out of ten. Considering the client for whom we had deployed the solution, the number of uses using the solution was less than a hundred.

I don't remember if we took any technical support from MikroTik since it runs smoothly and we don't face any difficulties in our organization.

Before MikroTik, in our company, we were using Microsoft TMG Gateway.

I switched to MikroTik after I came to know that TMG Gateway had become obsolete and that Microsoft was planning to end the support offered to TMG Gateway. Hence, we decided to move to MikroTik.

The setup is quite user-friendly, easy to configure, and easy to troubleshoot.

The deployment process is very easy since you just need to buy the box from the market and deploy the solution in your network. Also, the user interface is very friendly. The solution's configuration, troubleshooting, and establishment of services are all easy. Though I can do the deployment of the solution myself, it is better to consult a senior team member.

For the deployment and maintenance of the solution at the company where I am working, there are four people on the technical team. Our senior manager is a person handling four teams.

In our company, we are using MikroTik without a license. Also, we haven't paid or subscribed for their services. However, we are planning to buy their services and subscriptions.

I would recommend the solution to other people who plan to use it. Overall, I rate the solution a seven out of ten.

Even a MikroTik switch can be made to be a router. And even a router, you can convert it into a switch. It depends on your configuration and the way you set it. If you want it to be a switch, it'll be a switch. If you want it to work as a router, it will work as a router. This is not like Cisco, for example, where a router cannot be a switch.

The solution is very flexible. On the MikroTik router, you may have it as your many ports, so you can make one port or two ports routers, and the rest you can have as a switch.

Technical support is good.

It's pretty stable.

The product is growing in popularity.

The solution does suffer from freezing and corruption issues. 

I cannot recall coming across any missing features. It offers us what we need. 

I've been using the solution for more than five years. I've used it since 2013. 

The solution does freeze and is prone to corruption. That said, for the most part, it is stable enough to run. 

The solution is growing in popularity n my country. People want to use this product more and more and in that sense, it is growing. We have about 100 people using it and a lot of designs. 

Technical support is pretty good. They gave me a lot of tips. I cannot give them a perfect score, however, as they're human beings. There are some minor errors and minor mistakes. Overall, they are helpful.

Positive

I've used Cisco in the past, however, it is not as flexible and changeable. 

The initial setup is very fast if you know what you are doing. If you are new to MicroTik you may run into issues. 

I'm a customer and end-user.

I just upgrade the licensing. I never buy it. Therefore, I can't speak to the exact pricing. It is easy to upgrade and downgrade, however, according to your needs. 

I'd rate the solution eight out of ten. It's a pretty good product.

I'd recommend the solution to others. 

We use the solution to provide the same speed internet to 3,000 users, including students and teachers who are using this in school and college.

The valuable features are the hotspot, network address, registration, and firewall.

MikroTik Routers and Switches lack a user-friendly interface for applications or specific settings. For example, compared to a router from VGG Network, MikroTik's DNS and UI apps might require more technical knowledge to configure easily. While MikroTik offers certified support and clear website guides, some features, like Webex configuration, lack an intuitive interface for automatic setup.

Additionally, MikroTik often requires manual tasks like uploading hotspot tickets and setting up certificates. This can be burdensome, unlike easier solutions like UniFi, especially for monthly updates.

I have been using MikroTik Routers and Switches since 2010.

The product is stable.

I rate the solution’s stability an eight out of ten.

MikroTik doesn't have a simple solution. We have to bring a new one to upgrade the CPU's capacity. It's hard to scale.

Around 2,000 users are using the solution.

I rate the solution's scalability a three out of ten.

We use Unifi Switches to deploy and manage access points on-site.

The initial setup is complex.

I rate the product’s pricing a six out of ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive.

Overall, I rate the solution a seven out of ten.

We are a public sector medium-sized company. We use MikroTik's router part for managing internet circuits, particularly in cases where cost is paramount, ensuring cost-effective access for internet circuits.

The most valuable feature is the price because it's highly cost-effective concerning the functionalities provided within the box.

Improvements could be made in terms of SD-WAN capabilities and zero-touch provisioning.

We’ve been using the solution for the past nine months.

The solution is stable.

The solution is scalable. We have two customers using the solution.

We opt for Fortinet in complex scenarios due to its SD-WAN and additional features, but for simpler cases, MikroTik Routers and Switches are preferred due to their significantly lower cost.

The initial setup is straightforward. It can be executed within a couple of hours. Only one technical person was required to carry out the task.

The pricing of the solution is significantly lower than other solutions. There are no additional costs involved.

I would recommend the solution because it provides value for money.

We use the solution as a main router for the company. MikroTik is very cheap in our country compared to other products.

The product is simple to use. We chose the solution due to its price.

The initial setup could be easier. It would be great if the tool would be open source.

I have been using the solution for four years.

The tool is stable.

The tool is scalable. Around 300 people are using the solution in our company.

The initial setup was moderately difficult. The deployment doesn’t take long for most devices. Sometimes, there’s a random error or an unpredicted problem that takes two to three hours to resolve.

The tool has a low price.

I would recommend Cisco to people living in the USA and UK. It's more dependable and trustworthy. I would enjoy using MikroTik if it is an open-source product. Overall, I rate the product a six or a seven out of ten.

We use MikroTik's fiber router for Internet access.

I don't like the product's performance. Sometimes, it disconnects my network. Sometimes, when browsing or downloading something, the download rate comes down to zero. I have to use a VPN to check my right to use the Internet. The telecommunication company using MikroTik to control this does not give me satisfaction. I would like to see the product improve its buffering time.

I've used their products for three to four years.

MikroTik should improve the stability of their products.

With scalability, from time to time, I need to replace routers. Thirty to 50 users are using the product.

We used Cisco previously. We switched to MikroTik because it was made compulsory by our telecommunication company. I, however, do not recommend it to be used by internet service providers.

The initial setup is not easy. It took one hour to set up. You cannot set up the product remotely. You have to go to the location. Some ports might be closed. You have to set up the product at the location first and then make some rules to get the connection. After that, you must set up the security, which takes time.

We need two or three technical staff members to deploy and maintain the product. Sometimes more. One administrator, one engineer, and one or two developers.

I have seen a return on investment since we didn't have to pay a licensing fee.

MikroTik makes some policies so we can get it for free. And if you disconnect the service from the telecommunication company, MikroTik asks you to pay a higher price. It's free at the start, but you will pay more and more if you don't like it.

I rate MikroTik routers and switches a seven out of ten. We can't use all the product features due to telecommunications laws in my country.

We use them for running services, especially big PoE services and VLAN routing. We also use them at remote premises to provide quick Wi-Fi. For switching, we use them for regular switching and in places where we need a lot of fiber interfaces.

MikroTik Routers and Switches are very competitively priced, which is important. Also, they perform well and get the job done.

Additionally, I appreciate that they offer both a CLI and a user-friendly GUI for management.

A central management platform would be great.

I have been using this solution for a couple of years. For routers, we use the 1036s and 1016s. For small businesses, we use the 1100s. For very small businesses, we use the Mikrotik 5-port switch, which is the 951. We use the whole range, basically.

MikroTik routers and switches are quite stable. The older OS versions are very stable, but the newer ones like RouterOS 7 are still a work in progress and have had some challenges.

MikroTik routers and switches are quite scalable, but with a centralized management solution, they could potentially be even more scalable.

We have around 5,000 switches in use. We deploy them in small offices with 10 to 20 people and even in enterprise offices with over a hundred people.

We have plans to increase the usage. We use MikroTik a lot due to its price and performance, and it's usually the top choice for our clients for routing and switching.

We usually find answers in online forums, so we haven't dealt directly with their support.

The initial setup is very straightforward. You can typically set them up in about 30 minutes, and we do it in-house.

We do it in-house. We set out a plan, and our technicians take care of setting up the units and putting them online. We often have a senior technician do the final tuning. We have three senior technicians and a couple of junior technicians who help out.

It's definitely worth the investment.

There are no licenses required; you simply purchase the units.

I would definitely recommend using this solution. I would rate it a nine out of ten.

We are using this as a pop router, and also as an enterprise solution. We are using this for load balancing.

The load balancing is very good. 

It works very well for enterprise-level organizations. 

The setup is easy.

It's stable. 

We can scale the product.

The solution is very easy to manage.

We find it to be quite a flexible solution.

I have not really faced any difficulties. 

We'd like for them to improve the UI and improve on speed. The interface capacity must be bigger.

I've been using the solution for nearly six years. 

For enterprise-level companies, it's a stable, reliable product. There are no bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze. 

It's mainly used in enterprises. We find it to be quite scalable. 

We have about 1,300 employees and 200 employees use MicroTik.

I haven't contacted technical support yet.

We also use Cisco and Juniper. Cisco costs more comparatively. MicroTik is more flexible, and anyone can manage it. 

The solution is very easy to implement. It's not overly complex. 

I'd rate the setup five out of five in terms of ease of setup.

The maintenance isn't too difficult. If we get new customers, we may need to do some reconfiguration. Maintenance depends on incoming projects or requests from clients.

I don't directly deal with pricing. I can't speak to the exact costs. The procurement team is dealing with the price.

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.