MikroTik Router
Professional networking solutions and RouterOS configuration guide
Default Access Methods
Default IPs
Default Username
admin
Default Password
[blank]
MAC Access
Winbox MAC connection available
RouterOS Information (2024)
Latest Version
RouterOS 7.13.5 (Long-term)
Access Methods
- Winbox (Recommended)
- WebFig (Web Interface)
- SSH/Telnet
- Mobile App
License Levels
- Level 0 (Free)
- Level 1-6 (Paid)
- CHR (Cloud)
Popular MikroTik Models (2024)
Home/SOHO
- hAP ac³ - Dual-band Home AP
- RB951G-2HnD - Gigabit Router
- hAP lite - Budget Router
Enterprise
- CCR2004 - Cloud Core Router
- RB4011 - High Performance
- CRS3xx - Switch Series
Wireless
- wAP ac - Outdoor AP
- LHG Series - Long Range
- SXT Series - Sector Antenna
Key Features
Security
Firewall, IPSec, OpenVPN, Layer7 filtering
Routing
OSPF, BGP, MPLS, Policy Routing
Wireless
802.11a/b/g/n/ac, NV2 protocol
QoS
HTB queuing, PCQ, CoDel
Basic Configuration Examples
Basic Security Setup
/ip firewall filter add chain=input protocol=tcp dst-port=80 action=accept comment="Allow HTTP" add chain=input protocol=tcp dst-port=443 action=accept comment="Allow HTTPS" add chain=input protocol=tcp dst-port=8291 action=accept comment="Allow Winbox" add chain=input connection-state=established action=accept comment="Allow Established" add chain=input connection-state=related action=accept comment="Allow Related" add chain=input action=drop comment="Drop everything else"
Basic NAT Setup
/ip firewall nat add chain=srcnat out-interface=ether1 action=masquerade comment="NAT for Internet"
Common Issues & Solutions
Reset Configuration
- Power off device
- Hold reset button
- Power on while holding
- Release after LED changes
Connection Issues
Commands:
/ip address print/interface print/ip route print
License Issues
Commands:
/system license print/system routerboard print