How to use Mikrotik torch to identify the cause of network congestion
One of the questions I get asked a lot is how can I identify the user who is congesting my network on … Read more
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Implementing Mikrotik MPLS vpls setup for three offices
This lab demonstrates how to connect mutiple branch offices to the HQ on Mikrotik routerOS, using MPLS with VPLS. One of the … Read more
How to enable rogue DHCP detection on Mikrotik RouterOS
One of the ways attackers can infiltrate a network is through the use of a rogue dhcp. In an attack popularly referred … Read more
How to install the Mikrotik dude server and client on routerOS and Windows
The Dude is one of the best network monitoring tools out there. When installed, it gives you real-time reporting on the status … Read more
How to resolve Site-to-Site VPN authentication issue on Mikrotik and Cisco routers
Virtual Private Network, VPN, allows encrypted communicated between two local area network over the public internet. Its importance in the networking industry … Read more
Creating a redundant layer two network using rapid spanning-tree protocol on Mikrotik
We can use the rapid spanning-tree protocol on Mikrotik to avoid layer two loops while creating redundancy on our networks. In this … Read more
How to use the Mikrotik Nv2 wireless protocol to increase wireless link throughput.
The Nv2 wireless protocol was developed by Mikrotik for use with Atheros 802.11n chips and legacy 802.11a/b/g chips starting from AR5212. The … Read more
How to configure a GRE tunnel between a Mikrotik router and a Cisco router
Generic Routing Encapsulation (GRE) is a tunneling protocol that was developed by Cisco to encapsulate a wide variety of protocols transported inside … Read more
How to block bit torrent/all P2P packets on Mikrotik routers for selected users during work hours
As a network administrator, being able to stamp your authority on your network by deciding what can and cannot be done is … Read more
Configuring destination NAT on Mikrotik to ensure unauthorized access from the internet is prohibited.
This demonstration shows how to configure destination NAT on Mikrotik router to map a group of users to a public IP address … Read more
How to configure Mikrotik routers to work with WiMAX modem
This demonstration is going to be simple and straight to the point. Let us assume that you have a local area network … Read more
How to create utilization graph for monitoring bandwidth consumption on Mikrotik routerOS
Interface graphing is an important feature on Mikrotik RouterOS that lets you monitor your utilization and aids you in making informed decision … Read more
Mikrotik wireless: simple access point and station configuration
To have an established end-to-end connection using Mikrotik wireless radios, two sets of equipment will be required: the access point (AP) and … Read more
How to debug Mikrotik wireless issues using logs.
Wireless logs are enabled by default on Mikrotik devices to show basic information on clients that connect and disconnect from the AP. … Read more
How to configure load balancing on Mikrotik routers using Per Connection Classifier (PCC)
PCC is a feature in Mikrotik routerOS that allows traffics to be divided into equal streams of packets, giving administrators the ability to identify … Read more