In short
Ruijie Reyee, Omada and Ubiquiti UniFi are ecosystems of WiFi, switches and routers managed together from a controller or the cloud, designed to make the network easy to run. MikroTik stands out as a highly configurable router and firewall, with VPN, dual internet and wireless links, but needs more expertise. Combining a MikroTik router with another brand’s WiFi is common.
Comparison
| Brand | Management | Excels at | Fits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruijie Reyee | Ruijie Cloud and app | WiFi with many wall access points and simple management | Hotels, residences, offices and shops. |
| Omada | Controller in the cloud, on hardware or in software | Complete ecosystem with good value for money | SMEs, shops and large homes. |
| Ubiquiti UniFi | UniFi controller on its own console or in the cloud | Highly integrated ecosystem, with same-brand cameras and access | Offices, high-end homes and buildings. |
| MikroTik | RouterOS via WinBox, web or command line | Routing, firewall, VPN, dual internet and wireless links | Multiple sites, farms, providers and technical networks. |
How we decide
- If there is already one brand’s equipment in good condition, we usually stay with it.
- For WiFi in many rooms, we prioritise the range of wall access points.
- With several sites, remote work or two internet lines, we consider MikroTik as router.
- Who will manage the network afterwards: if the client, a simple platform is better.