[14:06] <head_victim> blahdeblah: 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.
[14:10] <head_victim> (or anyone else for that matter)
[21:09] <blahdeblah> head_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.
[21:10] <blahdeblah> And keep in mind that those have 2 switches - 5 ports for Gigabit, 5 for 100 Mbps
[21:10] <blahdeblah> It's not all just one big switch
[21:10] <blahdeblah> The administration tool WinBox requires Windows, but runs well in WINE.
[21:11] <blahdeblah> I haven't played with the wifi-capable units.
[21:13] <blahdeblah> I'm a bit of a snob when it comes to wifi - i wouldn't consider anything that doesn't do 5 GHz