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We performed a comparison between Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches and MikroTik Cloud Router Switch based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Ethernet Switches solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches vs. MikroTik Cloud Router Switch Report (Updated: May 2024).
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Pros
"What matters most to me is the security of the product, and Cisco does a pretty good job.""The initial setup is easy.""It is very stable. Performance is very good.""In a previous use case, we deployed Linksys Switches for blocking unwanted signals within a premises with the help of their clean air technology. This was one of the notable advantages of Linksys Switches over Cisco.""I have found their security features the most valuable. These security features are supported on most of the other features. Similarly, the protocols and the standards are supported on other features, such as the stacking feature, the availability feature, internet channel, link application, and protocols. There are so many features on these features.""The most valuable feature of this solution is the support.""The deployment of the solution is quite fast.""The product offers a very professional experience."

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"I like that it's quite flexible and addresses different issues. It's quite easy to use, and the pricing is great. We find them to be very capable switches.""The beauty of MikroTik is that you have flexibility with the routing parts.""The initial setup is easy.""It is easy to set up.""A valuable aspect is its user-friendly configuration, making it accessible even for individuals with basic technical knowledge.""It is easy to set up the solution.""It is user-friendly, reliable, and cheap.""The most valuable feature is that it has better throughput than its competitors."

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Cons
"Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches is an expensive solution, and its pricing could be improved.""We haven't had any issues with the solution.""We'd prefer if the product, in general, was easier to use. It can be a bit difficult.""You do need a bit of knowledge about the solution. There's a small learning curve involved when implementing the product.""The initial setup was complex.""It should be cheaper. We need a better price from Cisco. Its initial setup and support should also be improved.""The solution's support can use improvement because they are not very good at following up.""It's no longer stable, the Wi-Fi on this device is no longer stable."

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"It happens that you may find your network is down, if you reboot the switch, they come up. However, sometimes, they reset themselves. That's a big issue.""The user interface could improve and they should allow a license for IBS.""MikroTik needs to add some features like IPS, mail security, or antivirus, et cetera.""The port isolation and VLAN need to be improved.""It would be even better with a centralized management platform.""Antispam and antivirus features should be included in the future.""The solution does not yet offer a SaaS version.""There has to be more development in the OS. It's complex for this switch as compared to others like Cisco. For NetGear and Cisco, it's easy to adapt the VLAN concept but it should be simplified for MikroTik."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "It's an affordable price for small companies using on-premises networks where cloud services are too expensive for them."
  • "If you look at the product portfolio from Cisco, it's quite expensive."
  • "The price of this solution is high, but it depends on the number of units that you want to order."
  • "I think that pricing should be more competitive. While the Cisco product is good, the pricing is not competitive. People will end up going with other cheaper solutions such as Arista."
  • "Cisco switches are a little expensive when it comes to the price."
  • "The price of Linksys products is pretty reasonable."
  • "The licensing cost is not bad and is actually very competitive within the product category."
  • "Pricing should be more competitive. There are other switches that are cheaper."
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  • "MikroTik is really cheap compared to the competitors."
  • "This product has a one-time cost and there is no licensing fee."
  • "The price of the solution is fair and there is a one-time license purchase only."
  • "They came with the licensing when we purchased them."
  • "The price is competitive."
  • "In Pakistan, if you buy this cloud router, it's approximately $700 for the device."
  • "The licensing for MikroTik is great. It's easy to enter, especially for small businesses. Their model is great."
  • "I consider it to be a cost-effective solution."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The product is reasonably priced. It is flexible. We can pay for it monthly or annually.
    Top Answer:The tool has impacted our company's network costs and productivity in a perfect manner and percentage-wise, I can say it is 120 percent.
    Top Answer:I believe the price of the tool is high, but it is okay for the services we get from it.
    Top Answer:The product might have room for improvement. I am satisfied with the product till now. The RAM capacity offered by the product needs to be increased, as it is one area where the tool currently has… more »
    Ranking
    10th
    out of 39 in Ethernet Switches
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    8.4
    15th
    out of 39 in Ethernet Switches
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    Comparisons
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    Reviews
    7
    Average Words per Review
    449
    Rating
    7.9
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    Also Known As
    Linksys Ethernet Switches
    MikroTik CRS Series
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    Overview
    Linksys Ethernet Switches bring greater reliability and coverage to your home network.
    MikroTik Cloud Router Switch is a new Smart Switch series. It combines the best features of a fully functional router and a Layer 3 switch, is powered by the familiar RouterOS. All the specific Switch configuration options are available in a special Switch menu, also ports can be removed from the switch configuration, and used for routing purposes.
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    Top Industries
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    Manufacturing Company18%
    Financial Services Firm11%
    Government11%
    Comms Service Provider8%
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    Computer Software Company12%
    Retailer11%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Government7%
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    Educational Organization29%
    University14%
    Comms Service Provider14%
    Marketing Services Firm14%
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    Computer Software Company15%
    Comms Service Provider13%
    Media Company7%
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    Company Size
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    Small Business54%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise32%
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    Small Business33%
    Midsize Enterprise15%
    Large Enterprise52%
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    Small Business83%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
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    Small Business41%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise42%
    Buyer's Guide
    Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches vs. MikroTik Cloud Router Switch
    May 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches vs. MikroTik Cloud Router Switch and other solutions. Updated: May 2024.
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    Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches is ranked 10th in Ethernet Switches with 70 reviews while MikroTik Cloud Router Switch is ranked 15th in Ethernet Switches with 18 reviews. Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches is rated 8.0, while MikroTik Cloud Router Switch is rated 8.0. The top reviewer of Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches writes "An advanced, sophisticated solution that allows for segmentation within networks". On the other hand, the top reviewer of MikroTik Cloud Router Switch writes "Easy to set up, user-friendly, and reliable". Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches is most compared with NETGEAR Switches, Cisco Ethernet Switches, Ubiquiti UniFi Switches, D-Link Ethernet Switches and Huawei Ethernet Switches, whereas MikroTik Cloud Router Switch is most compared with MikroTik Routers and Switches, Netgate TNSR, Huawei Enterprise Routers, Arista Networks Platform and NETGEAR Switches. See our Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches vs. MikroTik Cloud Router Switch report.

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