Block download specific extensions over the network
L7 filters in mikrotik HTTP ✔️ HTTPS ✖️ done properly wouldnt use 100% of cpu, but will use a ton. so for small routers or huge networks is a no go Suitable for: SOHO only WEB proxy in mikrotik HTTP ✔️ HTTPS ✖️ Done properly wouldnt use 100% of cpu, but will use a ton. so for small routers or huge networks is a no go Suitable for: SOHO only Dedicated proxy server HTTP ✔️ HTTPS ✔️ You could route all traffic to the server from mikrotik, so you dont have to manually set each computer Setup would be something like this [Mikrotik] => [Proxy] => [Internet] i would use an Nginx server Suitable for: Small bussines Dedicated NGFW HTTP ✔️ HTTPS ✔️ (is a dedicated appliance like a Fortigate, Meraki or sophos ) could be deployed in virtual, using a PC with 2 LANs or using Vlans with the mikrotik Is expensive cause the filtering rules are constantly updated, but will block websites by categorys and also with your specific rules like mp4 files or exe or whatever extension you want. Suitable