use mikrotik CCR1036-8G-2S as Switch?

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hi guys, how to use mikrotik CCR1036-8G-2S as Switch?

which switch used on CCR1036-8G-2S to reach 900 customers
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You could put the ports in a bridge, but note that the 1036 does not have a switch chip, so everything is done by the CPU.

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Starting from blank configuration, create a bridge and add all the interfaces as ports.

But using CCR1036 as a switch is like using a VW caravelle to plow a field.

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Thanks, which mikrotik used as Switch on CCR1036-8G-2S for 900 clients connected by hotspot.?

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Switches come with model names starting with CRS (these are running ROS, some are dual-boot between ROS and SwOS) or CSS (these are running SwitchOS).

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thank you the brothers

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For example price difference between these CRS CSS is $50 US:
https://mikrotik.com/product/CSS326-24G-2SplusRM $159.00
https://mikrotik.com/product/CRS326-24G-2SplusRM $209.00
As switches their performance is very similar due to common chips.
SwOS is easier to use but less capable and enjoys less MikroTik love.
I went CRS326 and RouterOS even though it’s steeper learning curve.
IMO the added RouterOS functional capability is well worth the effort.