How is the level of service defined in MikroTik RouterOS?

The level of service in MikroTik RouterOS is best defined by queue trees. Queue trees are a powerful feature that allows for the classification and prioritization of traffic. They enable network administrators to define rules that determine how bandwidth is allocated among different types of traffic or users. By utilizing queue trees, you can create a hierarchical structure of queues to manage bandwidth efficiently, applying specific policies for various traffic categories, ensuring that critical applications get the necessary resources for optimal performance.

While default settings provide a baseline configuration and connection limits and bandwidth limitations can affect performance, they do not offer the nuanced control over traffic management that queue trees provide. This is why queue trees are a more sophisticated and flexible method for defining the level of service in MikroTik RouterOS, allowing for comprehensive traffic management strategies that can adapt to changing network conditions.