The Dude network monitor is a new application by MikroTik which can dramatically improve the way you manage your network environment. It will automatically scan all devices within specified subnets, draw and layout a map of your networks, monitor services of your devices and alert you in case some service has problems.
Some of its features:
- Auto network discovery and layout
- Discovers any type or brand of device
- Device, Link monitoring, and notifications
- Includes SVG icons for devices, and supports custom icons and backgrounds
- Easy installation and usage
- Allows you to draw your own maps and add custom devices
- Supports SNMP, ICMP, DNS and TCP monitoring for devices that support it
- Individual Link usage monitoring and graphs
- Direct access to remote control tools for device management
- Supports remote Dude server and local client
- Runs on Windows and 32 bit Wine
Publisher’s description
What is The Dude?
The Dude is a proprietary monitoring & benchmark program for Windows from MikroTik.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 32-bit as EXE (NSIS). The main installer is 2.3 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 7.25, released on October 23, 2026. 209 versions are listed since February 2, 2016, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 19 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 19 a year)
- Small download (2.3 MB)
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: The Dude is a monitoring & benchmark tool for 32-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is The Dude safe to download?
- The file is served by download.mikrotik.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
ACFFF947B7E536722D564F25F0BC2263956E5AF3D6E6B17F196FBDDC73A51AD1· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (November 1, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 209 versions ›209 versions over 11 years · about 19 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.25Latest | October 23, 2026 | 2.3 MB | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 7.24.5 | October 1, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 7.24.4 | September 16, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 7.24.3 | September 15, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 7.24.2 | September 3, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 7.24.1 | August 24, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 7.24 | August 17, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 7.23.8 | October 9, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Mikrotik.TheDude -edude-install-7.25.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- MikroTik
- Category
- Monitoring & benchmarks
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 7.25
- Released
- October 23, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- March 30, 2021
- Versions listed
- 209
- Updates / year
- 19.5
- Website
- mikrotik.com
- winget ID
- Mikrotik.TheDude
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is The Dude free?
The Dude is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is The Dude safe to download?
The download comes from download.mikrotik.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install The Dude with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can The Dude be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does The Dude run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of The Dude?
The versions page lists all 209 versions with links to their official installer files, back to February 2, 2016.
What are alternatives to The Dude?
Veyon, Datadog Agent, windows_exporter, Alloy and LibreHardwareMonitor. The alternatives page compares them.
