Ace the MikroTik Certification Challenge 2026 – Network Your Way to Success!

The scenario involves the compatibility of OSPF (Open Shortest Path First) and RIP (Routing Information Protocol) on RouterOS. The correct assertion is that these two routing protocols cannot be used simultaneously on a single router in RouterOS. This is because each protocol operates on its own set of routing tables and methods for exchanging route information.

When both protocols are enabled, the router may face conflicts in routing information, as they utilize different metrics and mechanisms for route selection and maintenance. Therefore, RouterOS restricts the use of both protocols at the same time to maintain routing stability and efficiency. This ensures that there is a clear, singular routing choice instead of creating confusion with multiple overlapping protocols.

While configuration changes can allow for various routing behaviors and interactions, they do not enable the simultaneous operation of both OSPF and RIP on the same router instance. Thus, only one protocol can be functioning actively at any given time.