MTCSWE
MikroTik Certified Switching Engineer
In-depth Layer 2 switching — VLANs, STP/MSTP, LACP, CRS switch chip, port security. Campus network design with MikroTik Cloud Router Switch.
Who is this course for?
Campus/enterprise network engineer
Design VLAN topology, STP/MSTP, trunk links for large-scale campus networks on MikroTik CRS.
Data center infrastructure engineer
Deploy link aggregation (LACP), QinQ, jumbo frames, port mirroring for server switching infrastructure.
ISP access layer engineer
Manage customer VLANs, DHCP snooping, storm control, 802.1X on access switches for subscriber management.
Learning Outcomes
Curriculum
01 Introduction
Lab L2 forwarding concepts, bridge and switch chip overview
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Introduction
LabL2 forwarding concepts, bridge and switch chip overview
- Layer 2 forwarding concepts
- RouterOS bridge overview
- RouterBOARD switch chip overview
- SwitchOS (SwOS) brief overview
02 MTU
Lab MTU, L2MTU, jumbo frames, potential issues
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MTU
LabMTU, L2MTU, jumbo frames, potential issues
- MTU concepts
- L2MTU
- Jumbo frames
- Potential MTU issues
03 VLAN
Lab 802.1Q, 802.1ad, bridge VLAN filtering, QinQ
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VLAN
Lab802.1Q, 802.1ad, bridge VLAN filtering, QinQ
- 802.1Q and 802.1ad VLAN overview
- VLAN tagging concepts
- RouterOS VLAN interfaces
- VLANs in basic switch chips
- VLANs in bridge interfaces
- QinQ (802.1ad) implementation
04 Spanning Tree Protocol
Lab STP, MSTP, BPDU, spanning tree security
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Spanning Tree Protocol
LabSTP, MSTP, BPDU, spanning tree security
- Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) concepts
- Multiple Spanning Tree (MSTP) concepts
- Bridge Protocol Data Unit (BPDU)
- Spanning tree security
05 Link Aggregation
Lab RouterOS bonding, static link aggregation
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Link Aggregation
LabRouterOS bonding, static link aggregation
- RouterOS bonding configuration
- Compatibility with other static link aggregation
- Bonding modes and load balancing
06 Port Isolation
Lab Bridge horizon, switch port isolation
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Port Isolation
LabBridge horizon, switch port isolation
- RouterOS bridge horizon
- Switch port isolation
07 QoS
Lab Layer 2 QoS (802.1p), traffic shaping
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QoS
LabLayer 2 QoS (802.1p), traffic shaping
- Layer 2 QoS (802.1p)
- Traffic shaping at Layer 2
08 Layer 2 Security
Lab IGMP/DHCP snooping, loop protect, 802.1X
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Layer 2 Security
LabIGMP/DHCP snooping, loop protect, 802.1X
- IGMP snooping
- DHCP snooping
- Loop protect
- Traffic storm control
- Layer 2 firewall
- BPDU guard
- ARP modes
- Port security
- 802.1X authentication
- Switch security
09 PoE
Lab RouterOS PoE modes, priority, monitoring
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PoE
LabRouterOS PoE modes, priority, monitoring
- RouterOS PoE modes and compatibility
- PoE priority settings
- PoE monitoring
10 Tools
Lab L2 diagnostic tools, port mirroring
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Tools
LabL2 diagnostic tools, port mirroring
- Layer 2 diagnostic tools
- Port mirroring configuration
11 SwOS
Lab SwitchOS introduction, dual-boot, configuration
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SwOS
LabSwitchOS introduction, dual-boot, configuration
- Introduction to SwOS
- RouterBOARD dual-boot compatibility
- Installing and managing SwOS
- Configuration of Layer 2 features with SwOS
A Training Day at TNA
* Illustrative schedule for a typical day. Actual timing may adjust based on class progress.
Prerequisites
Required knowledge
Valid MTCNA certificate. Basic understanding of Layer 2 networking.
Valid MTCNA certificate
What to bring
- - Laptop with Ethernet (RJ45) port and WiFi
- - WinBox installed (download from mikrotik.com/download)
- - USB-to-Ethernet adapter if laptop lacks RJ45 port
Language
Instruction in Vietnamese. Materials and exam in English. Trainer provides bilingual Vietnamese-English support for technical terminology.
Included in the course
- ✓ MikroTik CRS switch equipment per student throughout the course
- ✓ Official MikroTik training materials (English)
- ✓ Lunch and continuous refreshments (coffee, tea, water, snacks)
- ✓ 1 MikroTik certification exam voucher + 1 free retake
- ✓ Post-course technical support via community group
Exam & Certification
MTCSWE Certification Exam
- Format
- 25 single/multiple-choice questions
- Duration
- 60 minutes
- Method
- Online via MikroTik website, supervised in-class
- Allowed resources
- Notes, printouts, WinBox/config interface, official MikroTik docs, wiki, IP calculator
- Timing
- Immediately after course completion
- Retake
- 1 free retake within training period
Certification
- -International MikroTik certification, globally recognized
- -Validity: 3 years from exam date
- -Renewal: Retake exam to extend by 3 years
Tier 2 Benefits
- -MikroTik Consultants Directory listing (visible on Google)
- -Eligible to become a MikroTik Authorized Dealer
- -Eligible for Train-the-Trainer program
- -MikroTik Latvia refers customers to nearest consultant
Next Steps
- -Combine with other Level 2 certifications to broaden expertise
Trainer
Nikita Tarikin
MikroTik Trainer Candidate
Average: 94% — 7 certifications
Verify at mikrotik.com
TNA training team has experience deploying MikroTik CRS switching for campus networks and ISP access layers in Vietnam. The course combines official MikroTik curriculum with real-world deployment case studies.
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Certification Path
MTCSWE builds the Layer 2 foundation — combine with MTCRE (routing) to complete Layer 2 + Layer 3 skills
Frequently Asked Questions
How is MTCSWE different from the bridging section in MTCNA? +
How is the CRS switch chip different from software bridge? +
Is MTCNA a mandatory prerequisite? +
Do I need my own MikroTik CRS equipment? +
Which certification should I take after MTCSWE? +
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Suggested Reading
- · Layer 2 networking fundamentals
- · Bridging and switching concepts
- · VLAN and 802.1Q standard
- · Spanning Tree Protocol basics