Question 1

Is this wired only? How difficult is it to set up? I'm looking for a wired only router, with speeds up to 300mb, that isn't complicated to hook up.

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For normal home / small office use (using NAT), _no setup at all_ is actually required on the non-wireless models from Mikrotik. Plug your Internet connection into port #1 and your devices into ports #2-5, and start browsing.

Basic configurations beyond that (custom DHCP, firewall, logging, USB cellular connections, configuration backups) are fairly straightforward. Many users will likely need to browse the manual or a tutorial to update the software; all configuration can be done via a Windows app (WinBox), a web interface, or a CLI. They are currently testing a mobile configuration app for Android as of late 2017.

Advanced configuration (custom routing and bridging, VPN, etc.) can have a fairly steep learning (but better than Cisco IOS), especially if you don't have prior networking knowledge. There's plenty of room to grow here as your needs evolve, and as long as it is not physically damaged this should still be operational after ten or even twenty years. The software is common across all of the company's routers, so as long as they remain in business you should get free updates, too -- more than can be said for almost any other manufacturer.

(Disclaimer: I have no business interest with the manufacturer or distributors.. just a satisfied customer for a few years now. - Jim)

Question 2

Does this equipment can do content filtering?

Accepted Answer

Easiest is to use OpenDNS as DNS settings and do content filtering from there.

Question 3

What's best speed we can out of our gigabit fios connection out of this router?

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I've seen speeds over 900Mbps with this model, but with very few firewall rules. Not sure if the lower speed was due to the router itself or something with the connection / upstream.  If you don't have fasttrack enabled (which it is by default last I knew), you can potentially have deplorable speeds.

If you have a bunch of rules, you may need a model with a beefier CPU.

Question 4

Are any VPN services built in? if so, is gateway2gateway with a cisco RV series router or Shrew Soft Mobile2Gateway client connections possible ?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there is a Quickset function in Winbox configuration tool that will setup a preliminary VPN template for you.  You can then tweak it for your needs.  The Mikrotik wiki and Reddit are best sources of information.  I have hooked this to Cisco many times as well as VPN software tools.  PPTP, L2TP, SSTP, IPSEC, OpenVPN, etc.

ASIN	B01MSUMVUB
Antenna Location	Home
Best Sellers Rank	#1,748 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) #76 in Computer Routers
Brand	MikroTik
Built-In Media	24V 0.38A power adapter
Color	Multicolor
Compatible Devices	Personal Computer
Connectivity Protocol	Ethernet
Connectivity Technology	Ethernet, USB
Control Method	App
Customer Reviews	4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,380)
Data Transfer Rate	470 megabits_per_second
Frequency	880 MHz
Frequency Band Class	Single-Band
Global Trade Identification Number	00709257380070, 04752224002761, 05395481556784
Item Dimensions L x W x H	6.5"L x 1.1"W x 9.7"H
Item Weight	9.6 ounces
LAN Port Bandwidth	1000 Mbps
Manufacturer	Mikrotik
Maximum Upstream Data Transfer Rate	470 megabits_per_second
Mfr Part Number	RB750Gr3
Model Name	HEX RB750Gr3
Model Number	RB750Gr3
Number of Items	1
Number of Ports	5
Operating System	Operating
Other Special Features of the Product	WPS
RAM Memory Installed	256 MB
Router Firewall Security Level	Advanced
Router Network Type	wired
Security Protocol	IPsec
UPC	709257380070 619201252721
Unit Count	1 Count
Voltage	45158 volts
Warranty Description	No Warranty
Wireless Compability	802.11n

hEX RB750Gr3 5-port Ethernet Gigabit Router

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