I'm trying to set up a new RB5009 to replace a hEX S. It comes out of the box with RouterOS 7.0.5 *stable* - presumably a special spin for this router.

However - it's not clear on the download page how to get the extra packages (in particular Dude and ntp) that I need:

- '/system resource print' says it's an ARM64 architecture, but the ARM64 download area only lists "nRAY, CCR2004, LHGGR" as compatible routers
- I'd rather not go to 7.1rc5, as it's not stable, and in any case doesn't come with a Dude package.
- https://mikrotik.com/product/rb5009ug_s ... -downloads lists the current release as 6.49 which suggests a downgrade will probably work, but it seems a bit odd to downgrade from the shipped RouterOS which is presumably there for a reason. Would everything definitely work OK?
- I'm reluctant to experiment with up/downgrading given the 7.0.5stable packages do not seem to be downloadable in case I want to go back to it.

Also, what's the situation with security updates for this release - how will that work?

hi, I already make new topic for rb5009 support but until today any change in official support page and downloads....

However, downgrade to 6.49 stable is not possible so please dont do it.

Ony way for you is really ROS 7.1rc5.

I am on 7.1rc5 with rb5009 also and it is pretty stable, some minor errors here and there but nothing really serious.