Community discussions

MikroTik App
 
ITmedigateio
just joined
Topic Author
Posts: 16
Joined: Sun Sep 05, 2021 8:09 am

Using a MikroTik Router to manage downport MikroTik Switches

Sun Sep 05, 2021 8:16 am

Hello, i recently started working for a company that has a MikroTik router and a few MikroTik switches, and I was wondering if it's possible to manage the switches (assign vlans and the sorts) from the router interface giving me a one-stop-shop for network management.

I've worked with other routers in the past that had this ability, and I could not find any material on this in the documentation for this router.
thanks and have a great day!
 
User avatar
anav
Forum Guru
Forum Guru
Posts: 18958
Joined: Sun Feb 18, 2018 11:28 pm
Location: Nova Scotia, Canada
Contact:

Re: Using a MikroTik Router to manage downport MikroTik Switches

Tue Sep 07, 2021 3:55 pm

Not that I am aware of, a function called capsman is for controlling several APs but nothing for switches.
One can see all their devices on a network through winbox.
I am sure there are others here who have mulitiple switches and have sorted away to manage them efficiently hopefully one will stop by with some sage advice.
 
Rian
just joined
Posts: 7
Joined: Wed Feb 24, 2016 5:19 pm

Re: Using a MikroTik Router to manage downport MikroTik Switches

Tue Sep 07, 2021 4:08 pm

Hi,

Just to extend the whole thing here mentally...

Figuratively speaking, and if the devices fit, this would probably be the right one for your purposes (note the limits): https://help.mikrotik.com/docs/display/ ... t+Extender
 
User avatar
k6ccc
Forum Guru
Forum Guru
Posts: 1490
Joined: Fri May 13, 2016 12:01 am
Location: Glendora, CA, USA (near Los Angeles)
Contact:

Re: Using a MikroTik Router to manage downport MikroTik Switches

Tue Sep 07, 2021 6:05 pm

Figuratively speaking, and if the devices fit, this would probably be the right one for your purposes (note the limits): https://help.mikrotik.com/docs/display/ ... t+Extender
Does not apply to SwitchOS devices.
 
ITmedigateio
just joined
Topic Author
Posts: 16
Joined: Sun Sep 05, 2021 8:09 am

Re: Using a MikroTik Router to manage downport MikroTik Switches

Thu Sep 09, 2021 8:00 am

One can see all their devices on a network through winbox.
when you say "see" you mean just find them on the network and display their details, not manage.
if that's the case I don't see a reason to keep this old router, and not upgrade to something a bit more robust.
 
User avatar
mkx
Forum Guru
Forum Guru
Posts: 11381
Joined: Thu Mar 03, 2016 10:23 pm

Re: Using a MikroTik Router to manage downport MikroTik Switches

Thu Sep 09, 2021 9:14 am

if that's the case I don't see a reason to keep this old router, and not upgrade to something a bit more robust.

If ability to manage downstream switches from "master router" is vital to you, then yes, you'll have to switch network gear vendor. Be prepared for "enhanced" gear prices.
 
mada3k
Long time Member
Long time Member
Posts: 682
Joined: Mon Jul 13, 2015 10:53 am
Location: Sweden

Re: Using a MikroTik Router to manage downport MikroTik Switches

Fri Sep 10, 2021 7:03 pm

If you are talking about stacking or virtual chassis - then no. There is no such concept in RouterOS. However, CRS3xx has some EEE 802.1br support.

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: arm920t, Google [Bot] and 36 guests