Both.Hello
I hope someone can help me answering the following questions?
What is Mikrotik target group? Business or consumers.
In the event that a given Cisco and Mikrotik routerboard are suitable for the same task:What is making Mikrotik unique, why pick Mikrotik instead of Cicso?
If you mean on licensing features limitations, those are set by the device license level, which usually goes on par with the hardware capabilities. If you mean on supported features, yes there are also certain features supported by Cisco and others not supported by ROS, thought some can be achieved by using a different approach.Do Mikrotik have any limitations?
Mikrotik is what's considered a disruptive technology, i.e. it empowers bussinesses and users to deploy and have features only available on devices costing 10x more.If any, what can MicroTik do too improve?
If this is the case, would'nt it be resonable to assume that network admins would prefer ROS? Then why is MikroTik experiencing decrease in sales?I'd summarize it as "made by network admins, for network admins".
Could the fact that features that are not supported by ROS, but are supported by other vendors (like Cisco) could be a reason for people not choosing MikroTik?If you mean on licensing features limitations, those are set by the device license level, which usually goes on par with the hardware capabilities. If you mean on supported features, yes there are also certain features supported by Cisco and others not supported by ROS, thought some can be achieved by using a different approach.
I spoke for myself, cannot make a conclusive statement regarding that as I would be speaking about others' opinions.If this is the case, would'nt it be resonable to assume that network admins would prefer ROS?
Really? Sorry but I don't have any definitive information regarding that. Moreover sales usually don't indicate wether the most sold product is actually superior or not to the competitors'.Then why is MikroTik experiencing decrease in sales?
That's obvious. If you require a feature not supported by ROS, why wouldn't you select a suitable product from Cisco or any other brand?Could the fact that features that are not supported by ROS, but are supported by other vendors (like Cisco) could be a reason for people not choosing MikroTik?
Well, then "essential" should be defined. Is on the best of Mikrotik to actually cover most demanded features as by their own definition they're a technology disruptive company where economy of scale is key.If so, that would mean MikroTik products are missing essential features that are demanded by the market. Do you know what kind of features that would be?
MSRP is usually the most important criteria, a given device/feature may not be developed due to high prices from hardware suppliers, or human resources needed in order to achieve that, while keeping the disruptive price level.
Sorry but I'm not the one asking here, IMHO its up to you to ask regarding any specific features. Networking is a vast field...You also mention that some features can be acheived by using a different approach. What kind of features are you thinking about?
Where did you get such market analysis?Then why is MikroTik experiencing decrease in sales?
While im still at it, dont forget cups and xsane, SMB3, NFS, active directory, IDS software, media server (like plex for example, those CCRs can do a lot of encoding from what i heard).Hey SystemErrorMessage, I think the "enterprise / pure router crowd" will eat you alive. I mean, a torrent client? That's bad. Run while you can!
Can you substantiate that? That hasn't been my experience, just go to any NOC and look for white routers... you'll see plenty.The target of mikrotik are consumers and businesses but not enterprise (they cant match cisco in performance and functionality required by enterprises)
I have to digress, that's actually an advantage. A Router is a router, and has to do routing functions. BTW seen from little to no ubnt router at NOCs...The mean weakness that mikrotik has is that unlike ubiquiti or any standard OS you cant install anything else onto the router other than what mikrotik develops, this puts it behind other OS.
ROS supports a plethora of VPN protocols: SSTP, IPSec, L2TP/IPSec, PPTP, and OpenVPN TCP. Mikrotik doesn't add new features to ROS by sticking the opensource project inside ROS, they actually rewrite much of the services themselves. Why not OpenVPN UDP? grab the project and have a look at the server source... (ugly to say something "light").Easy to setup vpn server/client as i mentioned is one thing including openvpn udp support (a common consumer feature now)
That's not a router duty, but a server's. Plug a NAS and those needs are covered. I'm afraid you're confusing what would be ideal for you, from what should be real router duties.If mikrotik had better file management (such as being able to use networked folders and better file server performance) having a torrent client could appeal to consumers.
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While im still at it, dont forget cups and xsane, SMB3, NFS, active directory, IDS software, media server (like plex for example, those CCRs can do a lot of encoding from what i heard).
God forbids... WEB UIs are toys and a PITA to work with. Don't think a CCR is a consumer router... (and netduma seems to think the same).Netduma uses mikrotik hardware and mates it with their own interface, essentially giving consumers the power of routerOS with an easy to use interface but netduma only works with few mikrotik routerboards and not with something like my CCR for example. mikrotik should consider working with netduma for a better routerOS interface and featureset.
I am not a sales guy so I do not know precise info about market shares and exact sales numbers, but what I know is that MikroTik is selling products more than ever before.sounds like some funny questioning. Its easy to break it down though.
The target of mikrotik are consumers and businesses but not enterprise (they cant match cisco in performance and functionality required by enterprises). There are reasons why mikrotik sales have decreased though and the main reason is in functionality.
What is making Mikrotik unique, why pick Mikrotik instead of Cicso?
(a) tech savvy people(a) What is Mikrotik target group? Business or consumers.
(b) What is making Mikrotik unique, why pick Mikrotik instead of Cicso?
(c) Do Mikrotik have any limitations?
If any, what can MicroTik do too improve?
That truly is difficult to answer.(c) Do Mikrotik have any limitations?
So you prefer Latvian (aka Russian) backdoors?
Plus don't forget all the equipment is actually assembled in China so they put in their backdoor chips as well.
Excuse me while I change my tinfoil clothes, they get very sweaty.
This is highly offensive to Latvians. We have no connection to russia and I won't even mention the backdoors absurdity.So you prefer Latvian (aka Russian) backdoors?
Plus don't forget all the equipment is actually assembled in China so they put in their backdoor chips as well.
Excuse me while I change my tinfoil clothes, they get very sweaty.
Someone have to look at the mapThis is highly offensive to Latvians. We have no connection to russia and I won't even mention the backdoors absurdity.
This is highly offensive to Latvians. We have no connection to russia ...
Latvia, IMO a very beautiful country and very smart and NICE people .. My Mother was Russian and my mother Tongue is Russian -- Russians are not spies but some Russians who are members of FSB are spies but most Russians hate the FSB who are led by a large bunch of hooligans -- Russians are very nice people PERIOD.Latvia is a small country in northern part of Europe. Latvia is part of the European Union, Eurozone, EEZ and Schengen. The Latvian language and culture is unique and share nothing in common with Russia. For a part of the 20th century, Latvia was forcefully occupied by the Soviet regime, but this makes it even less likely that somebody here would secretly want to cooperate with Russian spies.
After the point where it is officially known that also MT devices where modified by a secret service of any country I would overthink my last point and weight them agains the three others.So you prefer Latvian (aka Russian) backdoors?
Plus don't forget all the equipment is actually assembled in China so they put in their backdoor chips as well.
You're right - but why not including the known facts in descissions? We all know that IT isn't (and never will be) 100% secure. But if you are a serious IT professional, you follow the advise to secure your Hardware against known attacks.People seem extra sensitive these days. The point I was making that buying IT equipment based on brand and fear of spying is delusional.
None of you are aware of the extent of the issue or who is doing what but everybody seems to be an effing expert.
If there is a concerted effort by any entity to cyber attack you or your equipment (aka information) its because you have something valuable worth getting.
Sorry to say that most of you are small potatoes and don't register on that scale.
+1.RouterOS is a configurable router, this puts it in the same category as ubiquiti, cisco, junipter, pfsense, your typical x86 based and linux OS. The mean weakness that mikrotik has is that unlike ubiquiti or any standard OS you cant install anything else onto the router other than what mikrotik develops, this puts it behind other OS.