Welcome to our MikroTik knowledge base.
Here we share detailed hardware introductions, block-diagram analysis, performance tests, and practical RouterOS configurations. All content is focused on real deployments for Canadian businesses, ISPs, WISPs, and IT service providers.
The MikroTik CCR2004 series is powerful, affordable, and widely misunderstood.
In this breakdown, we explain the real architecture, performance limits, and correct use cases for every CCR2004 model — including the PCIe version and passive-cooled variants — so you can choose the right router without guesswork.
The MikroTik RB5009 series is a compact, fanless routing platform designed for high-performance networks.
With 10G, 2.5G, PoE options, and indoor or outdoor models, it fits studios, offices, ISPs, and field deployments.
MikroTik refreshed its most popular wired router without changing the price. This post compares the classic hEX (RB750Gr3) with the new hEX Refresh (E50UG), focusing on hardware changes, real performance gains, and which one actually makes sense to deploy today.
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Side-by-side comparison of the legacy MikroTik hEX S and the new hEX S (2025) — CPU, RAM, storage, SFP, PoE, block diagrams, and real test results to help you choose the right router.