s_area Aug. 4, 2024, 4:02 p.m.
Hey guys, Thinking about switching to Mikrotik for my home network. Heard good things, but kinda lost in all the options. I've got about 100Mbps internet and maybe 10-15 devices. Nothing too crazy, just want something reliable that I can tinker with a bit. Any recs?
sv970 Aug. 4, 2024, 9:20 p.m.
Hope you like reading manuals lol. Nah but for real, they're solid. Check out the hEX. Does the job for most homes.
asdfqw Aug. 5, 2024, 12:34 p.m.
+1 for the hEX. Using one myself, no complaints. Just be ready for a learning curve.
Cofi Aug. 6, 2024, 12:21 a.m.
You sure about Mikrotik for home use? Unless you're into networking, might be overkill. Why not stick with something simpler?
miss8 Aug. 8, 2024, 4:13 p.m.
Yo s_area, don't forget about Wi-Fi. Most Mikrotiks are just routers. You'll need access points if you want wireless.
LaLa32 Aug. 9, 2024, 5:33 p.m.
Setup ain't plug-and-play. Set aside a weekend for configuring. Trust me on this one.
zid12345 Aug. 10, 2024, 11:53 a.m.
We're scaring the newbie lol. s_area, Mikrotik's great once you get the hang of it. Start with the hEX, plenty of tutorials online.
superby Aug. 11, 2024, 1:56 p.m.
Get a cheap managed switch to play with too. Opens up a whole new world of network fun.
AAD Aug. 11, 2024, 10:26 p.m.
Lol, every time I see "Mikrotik" I read it as "Mikrokit". Like some tiny Lego set for building routers. "Now with 50% more blinking lights!"
Sup Aug. 13, 2024, 7:28 p.m.
Stumbled on this article the other day, "Ubiquiti vs. MikroTik — Which one is better for a home network?" on 1gbits.com. Pretty eye-opening stuff. Might wanna give it a read before you pull the trigger on anything. Just search the title on Google, it'll pop right up.
BOIN Feb. 1, 2025, 11:05 a.m.
Did anyone actually read the quickstart guide or we all just yolo'ing our configs? asking for a friend
gfdj Feb. 22, 2025, 4:19 p.m.
buys mikrotik to save money also me: ends up buying switches, aps, and a rack to "complete the setup"
just a ghost March 5, 2025, 12:45 p.m.
Remember kids - always backup your config before "trying something real quick" i definitely didnt learn this the hard way
SHINE March 30, 2025, 11:56 p.m.
Yo the Mikrotik RB5009UG+S+IN straight bussin - handling my whole smart home setup like butter. amazon reviews at 4.8/5 aint lying
Lady_Cat Aug. 6, 2024, 10:45 p.m.
Mikrotik's not that bad. Yeah, it's different, but that's half the fun. s_area, if you like tinkering, you'll love it.