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Building a Scalable ISP Network with MikroTik: Failover, QoS & User Management Solutions
ISPs and WISPs require scalable, reliable, and cost-effective networking solutions to efficiently manage user authentication, ensure high uptime, and optimize bandwidth. MikroTikβs RB5009 and CCR series routers provide powerful PPPoE/Radius user management, multi-WAN failover, QoS, VLAN segmentation, and remote monitoring capabilities to meet ISP needs.
1οΈβ£ User Management & Authentication
πΉ PPPoE & Radius Support β Streamlined user authentication and bandwidth control.
πΉ DHCP & Static IP Addressing β Flexible IP assignment for customers.
Recommended MikroTik Products:
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RB5009UG+S+IN β High-performance, compact router for PPPoE user management.
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CCR2004-16G-2S+PC β Fanless, silent router with high processing power for ISPs.
2οΈβ£ Failover & Redundancy for Uninterrupted Service
πΉ Multi-WAN Load Balancing β Distributes traffic across multiple ISPs.
πΉ Automatic Failover β Seamlessly switches between connections.
πΉ 10G & 25G Uplink Options β High-speed ISP backbone support.
Recommended MikroTik Products:
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CCR2116-12G-4S+ β Multi-core processing for heavy ISP workloads with 4x 10G SFP+ ports.
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CCR2216-1G-12XS-2XQβ Enterprise-grade ISP router with 12x 25G SFP28 + 2x 40G QSFP+ for high-speed failover.
3οΈβ£ QoS & Bandwidth Management
πΉ Traffic Prioritization β Ensures smooth performance for essential services.
πΉ Rate Limiting & Fair Usage β Prevents congestion and ensures fair bandwidth distribution.
Recommended MikroTik Products:
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RB5009UPr+S+IN β Efficient router with PoE-out and strong QoS capabilities for ISPs.
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CCR2004-1G-12S+2XS β High-speed 12x SFP+ and 2x 25G SFP28 router for bandwidth-heavy ISP networks.
4οΈβ£ Network Segmentation & Security
πΉ VLAN Tagging (802.1Q) β Isolate different traffic types for improved security.
πΉ Firewall & NAT Gateway β Secure customer connections.
πΉ Remote Monitoring & Management β Reduce operational costs and enable ISP troubleshooting.
Recommended MikroTik Products:
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RB5009UPr+S+OUT β Weatherproof, outdoor-ready router for remote site management.
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CCR2004-16G-2S+ β Advanced firewall and VLAN segmentation for ISP backbone networks.
π Build a High-Performance ISP Network with MikroTik
With RB5009 and CCR series routers, ISPs and WISPs can enhance reliability, scale efficiently, and optimize network performance at an unbeatable price. Whether you need failover solutions, user authentication, or bandwidth control, MikroTik offers a powerful and cost-effective ISP solution.
π Need expert advice on MikroTik for ISPs? Contact us today!
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