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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.
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Pros
"The installation process is straightforward.""The initial setup is easy.""The pricing of the solution is very good. It works well within our network.""Manageable features, which we heavily used like web GUI and SNMP.""I like the firewall. It integrates with AWS. I can use the Cisco product on an AWS server.""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.""We have found the stability to be excellent.""Ability to expand connections."

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"The GUI is easy to use.""It is user-friendly, reliable, and cheap.""The wiki page that describes the scripting and other features is very good.""The beauty of MikroTik is that you have flexibility with the routing parts.""It is easy to set up.""It's a well-rounded solution for routing.""The interface management and the user access management is pretty good.""Some of the most valuable features are the simplicity, cost, usability, and power. As a package, it's extremely effective."

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Cons
"They just need to simplify the learning curve.""Linksys support is subpar.""Some experts say that the price may be lower or that the ethernet switches are complex to set up and manage, maybe because of limited port density, supports, and quality of service, like capabilities.""The manageability could be improved.""We haven't had any issues with the solution.""In the future, I would like to see more focus on software-defined networking solutions.""They need to develop better UI. Other products have a nice GUI.""We are expecting one software that can run across all of Cisco hardware, software, and Cisco Switch router, similar to what Juniper has."

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"In medium to large sectors, there's a necessity for managing aspects like proxy firewalls.""The initial setup is complex.""Antispam and antivirus features should be included in the future.""The port isolation and VLAN need to be improved.""The solution does not yet offer a SaaS version.""The bulk efficiencies and the control of traffic could be a bit better.""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.""It would be even better with a centralized management platform."

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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:A valuable aspect is its user-friendly configuration, making it accessible even for individuals with basic technical knowledge.
    Top Answer:It comes at an affordable price, which is advantageous. I consider it to be a cost-effective solution.
    Top Answer:In medium to large sectors, there's a necessity for managing aspects like proxy firewalls. Additionally, the introduction of an Enterprise Management System is crucial. This system should encompass… more »
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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 Company9%
    Government8%
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    Computer Software Company16%
    Comms Service Provider14%
    Media Company6%
    Educational Organization6%
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    Small Business54%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise32%
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    Small Business33%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise53%
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    Small Business83%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
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    Small Business40%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise43%
    Buyer's Guide
    Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches vs. MikroTik Cloud Router Switch
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches vs. MikroTik Cloud Router Switch and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
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    Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches is ranked 9th in Ethernet Switches with 70 reviews while MikroTik Cloud Router Switch is ranked 14th in Ethernet Switches with 17 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 and D-Link Ethernet Switches, whereas MikroTik Cloud Router Switch is most compared with MikroTik Routers and Switches, Netgate TNSR, Huawei Enterprise Routers, Cisco Enterprise Routers and Meraki MS Switches. See our Cisco Linksys Ethernet Switches vs. MikroTik Cloud Router Switch report.

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