Newsletter March 2021 (#99)

Read our latest newsletter and learn more about:

  • ultra-fast MikroTik 5G devices,
  • new revision of the RBGESP surge protector,
  • a new SFP/SFP+/SFP28 module,
  • KNOT – the most versatile IoT gateway,
  • and other interesting topics, such as MikroTik devices in the extreme cold.

P.S. Upgraded RouterOS Packages Signatures - more information in our blog.

Great to see New Developments from Team Mikrotik… Please also give more importance to IPv6…

What is 5G Teorical max data rate?

KNOT looks interesting!

5G is not relevant in my country unfortunally, it’s just too expensive for regular usage. Also having a public IP is hideously expensive (and you have to be a business customer)

Will SDVoE be integrated in current products, or result in a new line of products?

Great news! Great work on the 5G and IOT stuff lately.

I was hoping for some more love and update on routeros v7 and more CCR routers with more than 4 or more SFP+ interfaces :slight_smile:

It is being integrated into current product line, as MikroTik offers feature rich OS (even two!) for switches. More information is available on the project page,
https://www.av-iq.com/avcat/ctl1642/index.cfm?manufacturer=mikrotikls-sia
But RouterOS/SwOS features are available on all related MikroTik switch devices.

I personally hope that MQTT (from the KNOT) finds entry into every MikroTik device. There are so many things this would be useful for.

The combination that meets the 5Gbps rate is B1(256QAM,400Mbps)+B3(256QAM,400Mbps)_n78(256QAM, 2.1Gbps)_n79(256QAM,2.1Gbps).

Does this SFP Module show correct negotiation results (unlike older modules) or do we have to do speedtests to see line problems?

Good on you for joining the SDVOE alliance.We really require more standards based networking when it comes to av over ip.I know there’s a huge pushback against Netgear in the industry but they’ve taken this part of networking very seriously and I see their av over ip stuff everywhere I go.I’m sure you will find traction in this area if you tackle it properly.

I hope you guys have learnt your lesson with the new surge suppressor.The old one had water leakage issues and would cause cable corrosion over time.I’ve more or less replaced all of them at customer sites with a different vendors solution.

KNOT looks interesting. Wish it supported Zigbee. I feel like it’s the VHS/Betamax issue all over again - Zigbee isn’t technically the best, but it seems to be the most common protocol for home automation.

We still wait for SXTGR & LHGGR & LDFGR with m.2 slot for MikroTik R11mL-cards or directly Quectel m.2 modules. External antenna integrated with RB m.2 is a key here.
This is our option to create a strategy VS Starlink !

In Sweden?
I didn’t read all the small print in the contract, but Finnish operator Elisa sells contracts with unlimited roaming data in all Nordic countries. Monthly fee is around 30€ for 5G 300M contract. All their contracts include public (but non-static) IP.
I have no idea about their roaming partner nor their roaming partner’s 5G network in any part of Sweden though.

unfortunately in my region the legislation and the 5g license cost is unviable and totally impractical (south america), it is much cheaper to work with gpon than with 5g. if at least mikrotik launched a gpon line because here everyone is using gpon

It’s basically the same price as 4G/LTE. 45€ for 120GB/mo with CGNAT-address, not even IPv6.

Agreed we need more attention ipv6. Just realised there is no ipv6 policy based routing. So annoying.

Can we get TDMA (Time Division Multiple Access) support on 802.11? It will help compete a bit against Ubiquiti

You should watch the video about KNOT. It’s not a home device, and supports protocols used by industrial installations, hospitals etc. Zigbee is not supported, also there is no HomeKit or GUI for management

Was anyone else a little disappointed when they read this and then opened the PDF to discover it was a typo?

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