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head_victimblahdeblah: From memory you have played with mikrotik stuff. Just wondering if it's over complicated or ok to use. I'm tempted to get something like http://routerboard.com/RB2011UAS-2HnD-IN because I have a need for an 8 port switch and wifi would be handy.14:06
head_victim(or anyone else for that matter)14:10
blahdeblahhead_victim: If you want a router, they're very flexible and good value. If you want a switch (especially if you want to do VLANs & stuff), they're not so good.21:09
blahdeblahAnd keep in mind that those have 2 switches - 5 ports for Gigabit, 5 for 100 Mbps21:10
blahdeblahIt's not all just one big switch21:10
blahdeblahThe administration tool WinBox requires Windows, but runs well in WINE.21:10
blahdeblahI haven't played with the wifi-capable units.21:11
blahdeblahI'm a bit of a snob when it comes to wifi - i wouldn't consider anything that doesn't do 5 GHz21:13

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