MikroTik RouterOS
Powerful, flexible network operating system for routing, security, wireless connectivity, and network management.
What RouterOS can do
One operating system for the whole network, from a branch office to an ISP core.
Advanced Routing
Static and dynamic routing with OSPF, BGP and policy-based routing for complex topologies.
Firewall & Security
Stateful firewall, NAT and address lists to control and protect traffic.
VPN Connectivity
WireGuard, IPsec and other VPN types for site-to-site and remote access.
Bandwidth Management
Queues and traffic shaping to prioritise applications and share capacity fairly.
Wireless Networking
Access points, point-to-point links and centrally managed Wi-Fi on MikroTik wireless devices.
VLAN & Switching
VLANs, bridging and switch-chip features for segmented, efficient LANs.
Network Monitoring
Traffic statistics, graphs, logging and SNMP to see what your network is doing.
Automation & APIs
Scripting, scheduler, REST API and the RouterOS API for automated management.
Where RouterOS runs
Choose the deployment that fits your network.
MikroTik Hardware
RouterOS powers MikroTik routers and networking devices. It's the simplest way to deploy: the device arrives ready to configure.
MikroTik hardware comes with a RouterOS license preinstalled, so you don't need to buy one for it.
x86 Installation
Install RouterOS on compatible x86 hardware when you want to build a router from your own PC or server hardware.
x86 uses feature-based license levels (4, 5, 6). Our RouterOS license keys can be redeemed for x86.
Cloud Hosted Router (CHR)
Deploy RouterOS as a virtual router in supported virtualization environments, on-premises or in the cloud.
CHR uses throughput-based tiers (P1, P10, P-Unlimited). Our RouterOS license keys can be redeemed for CHR.
RouterOS Cloud Hosted Router (CHR)
Run MikroTik RouterOS in a virtualized environment with flexible licensing options suitable for different networking requirements.
- Virtualized deployment
- Routing and firewall functionality
- VPN connectivity
- Per-interface throughput license tiers
- Perpetual license options
Try before you buy. CHR runs free at up to 1 Mbps per interface, and MikroTik offers a 60-day trial of each paid tier through a MikroTik.com account. The same RouterOS license keys can be redeemed for CHR or x86.
Try the RouterOS demo
MikroTik runs public demo routers you can explore before deploying. Open one in your web browser, or connect with WinBox or SSH using the address below. The username is demo, with no password.
Downloads and documentation
Official MikroTik resources.
Ready to Deploy MikroTik RouterOS?
Purchase your MikroTik RouterOS license, for CHR or x86, through Alagas Network, your Singapore-based MikroTik distributor.