Licensing

One of the attributes of RouterOS that delivers the most value is the base feature set, which is
consistent across the entire license range. While many manufacturers require additional fees
to add even standard base features, MikroTik delivers all of the features in all license levels
and simply restricts the number of instances. Licenses are included with RouterBOARDs and
licensing is typically not an area where you will need to spend much time for basic setups.
However, if you need to install RouterOS on a PC or turn a RouterBOARD designed as a
client device into an access point, then this information is important.
For example, with a level 3 license, you can construct a point-to-point link with a single client
but to add multiple clients in ap-bridge mode, a level 4 license is required. On the other hand,
MPLS, an advanced feature, is available across the entire license level spectrum.
The following chart displays the various license levels and their associated features: