In which situation might a MikroTik user need to assign multiple routes for different egress interfaces?

Assigning multiple routes for different egress interfaces is particularly useful for redundancy and load balancing. In a network where multiple routes are available to reach the same destination, having several egress interfaces allows for the distribution of traffic across these paths. This helps ensure that if one route fails, the other can still carry the traffic, providing a resilient network design.

Load balancing can also be achieved by configuring multiple routes, allowing the router to evenly distribute outbound traffic across the available egress interfaces. This not only enhances the utilization of network resources but also improves overall performance and responsiveness, as no single link becomes a bottleneck.

In scenarios where network reliability is critical, such as in business environments that rely heavily on consistent internet connectivity, having multiple routes is an essential strategy for maintaining service continuity during outages or performance degradation on a specific path.