To understand the reverence for version 3.18, one must first understand the tool itself. Winbox is a small utility that allows the administration of MikroTik RouterOS. It is the de facto standard for managing MikroTik devices, offering a graphical user interface (GUI) to configure routers, set up firewalls, manage bandwidth, and troubleshoot network issues.
For admins who have been managing networks for a decade, the UI layout in Winbox 3.18 is muscle memory. Newer versions have rearranged menus and updated icons. In time-sensitive troubleshooting scenarios, reverting to a familiar layout saves precious minutes.