Many new MikroTik admins create a single default profile for all users. This is a mistake. Here is why granular profiles are essential:
Without distinct User Profiles, every user on your hotspot is treated identically. With them, you can create a tiered service model, enforce fair usage policies, and secure your network infrastructure. mikrotik hotspot user profile
Interpretation: Normally 2M/1M. If user’s average traffic stays below 1M/512K, they get 4M/2M for 30 seconds. Many new MikroTik admins create a single default
In the field, he didn't hesitate. He typed: 512k/512k . A cruel, cruel joke for a gaming clan. With them, you can create a tiered service
/ip hotspot user profile add name="Gold-10M" idle-timeout=00:20:00 keepalive-timeout=00:02:00 \ rate-limit=10M/10M session-timeout=06:00:00 shared-users=1 add name="Silver-4M" idle-timeout=00:10:00 rate-limit=4M/2M session-timeout=02:00:00 add name="Bronze-1M" idle-timeout=00:05:00 rate-limit=1M/512k session-timeout=01:00:00
"Oh wow, it's back!" Kyle yelled, running to his seat.
Disable unused hotspot features (e.g., cookie support) under Hotspot Server to reduce memory usage.