Home or small office
Start with an hAP WiFi router, or pair an hEX wired router with separate access points.
Build a flexible home, business or service-provider network with MikroTik routers, managed switches, WiFi access points, outdoor wireless systems, PoE hardware and SFP connectivity.
Choose by the job the device must perform. Use an hAP for an all-in-one router with WiFi, an hEX or RB5009 for wired routing, a CSS switch for straightforward Layer 2 management, and a CRS switch when you need RouterOS features or more advanced switching options. For multiple access points, select compatible MikroTik WiFi models that can be centrally managed.
Start with an hAP WiFi router, or pair an hEX wired router with separate access points.
Consider L009 or RB5009 models, matched to your WAN speed, VPN load and port requirements.
Choose CSS for simpler Layer 2 switching or CRS for RouterOS, VLAN and advanced network control.
Select a PoE-out router or switch only after checking the required PoE standard, voltage and total power budget.
MikroTik develops networking hardware and software for individual users, businesses and internet service providers. Its range spans compact home routers, managed switches, WiFi and outdoor wireless systems, multi-gigabit routing and service-provider infrastructure.
Choose compact desktop devices, rackmount routers, managed switches, PoE products, wireless units and fibre accessories.
Routing, firewalling, VPN, quality of service, automation and monitoring tools are available in one network operating system.
Start with a home or small-business network and expand toward multi-site, rackmount, 10G or service-provider designs.
Device Deal can help match interfaces, PoE requirements, WiFi coverage and expected network load before purchase.
The model name alone does not determine suitability. Compare Ethernet speeds, SFP or SFP+ interfaces, wireless generation, PoE input/output, hardware acceleration, licence level and published performance test results.
Look at the hAP range when you need routing, Ethernet switching and wireless access in one device.
Choose hEX, L009 or RB5009 when wireless will be delivered by dedicated access points.
CSS and SwOS-based products suit VLANs, port control, monitoring and straightforward managed switching.
CRS products suit networks that need RouterOS management, advanced VLAN design or routing features where supported.
Confirm active or passive PoE compatibility, voltage, per-port limits and the total PoE budget before selecting a model.
Match the router, switch, transceiver, fibre type and link distance; SFP and SFP+ are not interchangeable at every speed.
RouterOS is MikroTik's network operating system for routing, firewalling, VPN, wireless management, quality of service, automation and monitoring. SwOS is a lightweight operating system designed specifically for administering supported MikroTik switches and Layer 2 switching features.
| Platform | Best suited to | Typical capabilities | Choose it when |
|---|---|---|---|
| RouterOS | Routers, wireless systems and supported CRS switches | Routing, firewall, VPN, VLANs, QoS, automation, monitoring and controller functions | You need detailed network control or want to manage different MikroTik device types through a familiar interface. |
| SwOS | Supported CSS and switch-focused products | Web-based Layer 2 switching, VLAN configuration, port control, monitoring and related switch functions | You want a simpler switch-management interface without using the broader RouterOS feature set. |
Some CRS products support RouterOS and SwOS dual boot, while CSS products may be SwOS-only. Always check the individual product specification before ordering.
hAP models combine routing and WiFi, while hEX models focus on wired routing. Choose according to internet speed, wireless coverage, Ethernet requirements and the amount of firewall or VPN processing expected.
These models suit more demanding business, home-lab and multi-gigabit networks. Compare Ethernet interfaces, SFP or SFP+ connectivity, PoE options and MikroTik's published performance results for the features you plan to enable.
VPN, firewall and routing performance varies with configuration, packet size, encryption and enabled features. Do not select a router using port speed alone.
Choose a CSS switch for simple SwOS-based Layer 2 management, or a CRS switch when you need RouterOS support, advanced VLAN control, multi-gigabit interfaces, PoE or fibre aggregation. Confirm switch-chip capabilities for the exact features you plan to use.
MikroTik wireless products cover indoor WiFi, weather-resistant access points and directional wireless links. CAPsMAN can centralise wireless settings across compatible MikroTik access points from a RouterOS management interface.
Available options include the wAPG-5HaxD2HaxD for flexible indoor or outdoor deployment and the L22UGS-5HAXD2HAXD-15S for higher-gain wireless applications.
Complete the network with compatible transceivers, PoE accessories and mounting hardware. Check connector type, link speed, fibre mode, wavelength, distance, power standard and supported device list before ordering.
These examples are starting points rather than fixed bundles. Final selection should be based on internet speed, client count, WiFi coverage, VLAN design, PoE load, fibre requirements and expected traffic.
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Tell our team your internet speed, user count, floor plan, port requirements, PoE devices and uplink speeds. We can help shortlist compatible MikroTik routers, switches, wireless products and accessories.
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