I'm not against Mikrotik Software as a core router. I am however against a MT532 as a core router. A MT532 is fine as an AP or SU, that manages the subs on it, but for the core of a WISP, one needs more headroom. We don't use anything less than a Quad Proc now a days, but then again, we need to support multi port GB.
But even at low speeds, processor headroom is important. Its important to have the headroom when you need it. It cost so little, for the extra processing power. There becomes huge differences in throughput based on packet size. When things get ugly are when you get a DOS attack that has either small packets 64bytes, or doesn't wait for acks to keep sending. Its also important to have enough processing for initiating testing routines, from the device. Or to handle logging, during diagnostic periods. There may very well be performance benefits of non-intel SBCs that handle interupts differently than x86, but still don't trust your core on a $150 SBC. There is to much revenue at risk. My understandign is MT now has some faster proc rack systems such as their 1000series? Maybe those are better options? Just my opinion. Tom DeReggi RapidDSL & Wireless, Inc IntAirNet- Fixed Wireless Broadband ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dennis Burgess" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "WISPA General List" <wireless@wispa.org> Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2008 3:12 PM Subject: Re: [WISPA] Suggestions for Mikrotik Bandwidth Management > It is a great solution. Many ISPs use Mikrotik to do everything, and > bandwidth management is one of those! Its a great Permanent solution! > If you don't like the 532 as a core router, check into a PowerRouter 732! > > ------------------------------ > * Dennis Burgess, CCNA, A+, Mikrotik Certified Trainer > Link Technologies, Inc -- Mikrotik & WISP Support Services* > 314-735-0270 > http://www.linktechs.net <http://www.linktechs.net/> > > */ Link Technologies, Inc is offering LIVE Mikrotik On-Line Training > <http://www.linktechs.net/onlinetraining.asp>/* > > > > Patrick Nix Jr. wrote: >> Right, but for now we don't have the imagestream all I have that will >> easily config is the MT I realize this probably isn't a good permanent >> solution, I just need something to get by for a month or two >> >> __________________________________________ >> >> Patrick Nix, Jr., >> csweb.net >> (918) 235-0414 >> http://www.csweb.net >> E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> >> ==================================================================== >> ATTENTION: This e-mail may contain information that is confidential in >> nature. If you are not the intended recipient, please delete this e-mail >> and notify the sender immediately. Thank you. >> ==================================================================== >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On >> Behalf Of Bo Ring >> Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2008 3:02 PM >> To: WISPA General List >> Subject: Re: [WISPA] Suggestions for Mikrotik Bandwidth Management >> >> You can use the Imagestream solo to do this and then not replace >> anything. It can do packet based bandwidth management with PowerNoc/ >> PowerCode. >> >> On Jul 9, 2008, at 2:12 PM, Patrick Nix Jr. wrote: >> >> >>> Is there anyone using MT for bandwidth management? We are waiting on >>> our PowerNOC/ Imagestream solution but I need something to get us by >>> until then >>> >>> What are some suggested settings and what kind of toll is it on CPU >>> resources RB532 >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Thanks >>> >>> >>> >>> __________________________________________ >>> >>> >>> >>> Patrick Nix, Jr., >>> >>> csweb.net >>> >>> (918) 235-0414 >>> >>> http://www.csweb.net <http://www.csweb.net/> >>> >>> E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> >>> >>> >>> ==================================================================== >>> >>> ATTENTION: This e-mail may contain information that is confidential in >>> >> >> >>> nature. If you are not the intended recipient, please delete this e- >>> mail and notify the sender immediately. Thank you. >>> >>> ==================================================================== >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- >>> ---------- >>> WISPA Wants You! 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