MTCSWE – MikroTik Certified Switching Engineer (3-Day Training)

MTCSWE – MikroTik Certified Switching Engineer

3-Day Hands-On Training

This instructor-led course focuses on Layer 2 forwarding using RouterOS bridges, CRS switch chips, and SwOS.

Highly practical. Heavy labs. Real switching.

Course Outcomes

By the end of this training, students will be able to:

• Understand Layer 2 forwarding concepts

• Configure RouterOS bridges and switch chips

• Design and secure VLAN-based networks

• Deploy enterprise-grade MikroTik switching solutions

Course Modules

Module 1 – Layer 2 Fundamentals (LAB)

• Layer 2 forwarding concepts

• Unicast, multicast, broadcast traffic

• MAC learning

• Interface settings

• RouterOS bridge overview

• RouterBOARD switch chips

• CRS advanced switch chips

• SwOS overview

Module 2 – MTU & L2MTU (LAB)

• MTU vs L2MTU

• Jumbo frames

• Common MTU issues

Module 3 – VLANs (LAB)

• 802.1Q & 802.1ad (QinQ)

• VLAN tagging concepts

• VLAN interfaces

• Port-based VLANs

• Inter-VLAN routing (router-on-a-stick)

VLAN Implementations

• Basic switch chips

• Bridge VLAN filtering

• MAC-based VLAN

• Protocol-based VLAN

• QinQ with bridge filtering

• QinQ with VLAN interfaces

Module 4 – Spanning Tree Protocol (LAB)

• STP fundamentals

• Bridge priority & path cost

• STP vs RSTP

• MSTP concepts

• MSTP regions

• CST / CIST

• BPDU

• STP security

Module 5 – Link Aggregation (LAB)

• RouterOS bonding

• Bonding modes

• Compatibility with static LAG

Module 6 – Port Isolation (LAB)

• Bridge horizon

• Switch port isolation

Module 7 – Layer 2 QoS (LAB)

• 802.1p QoS

• Bridge filter priorities

• CRS priority configuration

• Traffic shaping

• Bandwidth limiting (bridge & switch chip)

Module 8 – Layer 2 Security (LAB)

• IGMP snooping

• DHCP snooping

• Loop protect

• Storm control

• Layer 2 firewall

• Bridge filter features

• Switch ACL

• BPDU guard

• ARP modes

• Port security

• 802.1X

Module 9 – PoE (LAB)

• RouterOS PoE modes

• Compatibility

• PoE priority

• PoE monitoring

Module 10 – Tools (LAB)

• Layer 2 diagnostic tools

• Port mirroring

Module 11 – SwOS (LAB)

• SwOS introduction

• Dual-boot RouterBOARDs

• SwOS installation

• SwOS management

SwOS Features

• VLANs

• (R)STP

• Port trunking

• QoS

• Layer 2 security

Schedule

• Duration: 3 days

• Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM daily

• Morning break: 10:30 AM (30 min)

• Lunch: 12:00 – 1:00 PM (included)

• Afternoon break: 3:00 PM (30 min)

Exam

• Day 3, after class

• 25 questions, open-book

• Passing score: 60%

Successful students receive an official MikroTik digital certificate.
Printed certificates available separately via MikroTik.

Prerequisites

• MTCNA certification (required)

Suggested Reading

• Layer 2 networking

• Bridging

• Switching

• VLANs

Target Audience

• Network engineers

• Network technicians

• Data center & enterprise network admins

Training Location

Unit 13, 20 Seelcase Road West
Markham, Ontario, Canada

Early Bird

30% discount for registrations completed 30 days before course start.