We performed a comparison between Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches and MikroTik Routers and Switches 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."We have found the stability to be excellent."
"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."
"What matters most to me is the security of the product, and Cisco does a pretty good job."
"Cisco's product is excellent and highly stable with decades of experience in switching and technology. It's a top-notch solution when your entire network operates within the Cisco ecosystem, allowing for a wide range of capabilities. However, the challenge with Cisco lies in its prioritization. When integrating with third-party solutions, like Juniper, it can be somewhat challenging, but it still performs reasonably well. Setting up Cisco switches is not a straightforward process; it's complex and requires more than simply powering them on and figuring things out as you go. You need a solid understanding of switch and stack configuration because Cisco has its unique software features. Cisco excels in vendor lock-in, meaning that if you want to combine Cisco switches with non-Cisco functionality, it can be both time-consuming and costly. While Cisco offers the most extensive capabilities, it can also be less flexible and more challenging when you want to deviate from the Cisco ecosystem."
"The solution is very flexible."
"The most valuable features are uptime and stability."
"They are very reliable."
"It's stable and we never have to worry about it."
"I use the tool to block external attempts."
"MikroTik routers are very user-friendly and easy to manage"
"The flexible IP firewall and IP network address translation make it very easy to give access to internal services."
"This solution is easy to configure and it's very flexible."
"We make use of a script that will automatically re-route traffic when connections are slow."
"They are very good at providing the bandwidth for multi-tenants and multi-dwelling units. We're managing WiFi hotspots for hundreds of locations, and the speed and performance are quite there. They also have very cheap 10G products that come with really good and flexible software. They are way cheaper than the top brands, and they're able to deliver the same performance and capabilities."
"The radius and wireless features are the most valuable aspects of the solution."
"The product is simple to use."
"It's no longer stable, the Wi-Fi on this device is no longer stable."
"Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches could improve their price, it is high."
"The installation could be simplified."
"This product does not generate reports, so I would like to see something with better reporting."
"The problem with installation is not the installation process, but the building. Sometimes our building has a high ceiling, so installation is hard."
"Pricing is an area with a shortcoming since the solution is expensive."
"The user interface needs a lot of improvement."
"The solution's price could be better."
"The product's setup process could be easier."
"When we have a problem and reach out to MikroTik support, it's not very fast. Usually, you have to speak in English, so my technicians need to have strong English skills to communicate."
"If the client wants bigger capacity, there may be some issues. That is, there may be issues with scalability."
"The ports could be improved, as certain areas may need to be terminated with a greater number of Ethernet ports. We initially faced challenges that hindered our network usage, especially with third-party applications that were not certified or supported. It took some time to streamline and resolve these issues."
"It is slow, old and unfriendly."
"In the Israeli market, we are in need of Hebrew support."
"I would like to have some additional filtering options added in the future."
"The interface for management could be improved."
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Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches is ranked 9th in Ethernet Switches with 70 reviews while MikroTik Routers and Switches is ranked 6th in Ethernet Switches with 62 reviews. Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches is rated 8.0, while MikroTik Routers and Switches is rated 7.8. 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 Routers and Switches writes "A cost-effective networking solutions with a robust feature set, but its interface may have a steeper learning curve". Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches is most compared with NETGEAR Switches, Cisco Ethernet Switches, Ubiquiti UniFi Switches, D-Link Ethernet Switches and Fortinet FortiSwitch - Secure Access, whereas MikroTik Routers and Switches is most compared with Cisco Enterprise Routers, Ubiquiti UniFi Switches, MikroTik Cloud Router Switch, Aruba Switches and Arista Networks Platform. See our Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches vs. MikroTik Routers and Switches report.
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