Basic Setting Mikrotik Routerboard

Hello friends... meet me again. Don't be bored... because the knowledge I share, God willing, will be very useful for you. Tonight I want to share about how difficult Mikrotik is (for me), maybe for you it's not as difficult as I think, especially for those of you who study in the Informatics Engineering, it's definitely even easier... how about it? Do you continue or not??? Rather than bear it, it's better to just continue. hihihi... I understand that admin is tired & his eyes are already drooping... hihihi. Just read it...

Before we enter the configuration process, it would be good for you if you read the text below... that's it...

Introduction !!!

Mikrotik is a company engaged in the production of hardware and software related to computer network systems which is headquartered in Latvia, next to Russia. Mikrotik was founded in 1995 to develop routers and wireless ISP (Internet Service Provider) systems.

Mikrotik is made by MikroTikls, a company in the city of Riga, Latvia. Latvia is a country that is a "fragment" of the former Soviet Union or current Russia. Mikrotik was originally intended for Internet service companies (PJI) or Internet Service Providers (ISP) that serve their customers using wireless technology. Currently MikroTikls provides services to many wireless ISPs for Internet access services in many countries in the world and is also very popular in Indonesia. MikroTik now provides hardware and software for internet connectivity in most countries around the world. Mikrotik's superior hardware products include Routers, Switches, Antennas and other supporting devices. Meanwhile, Mikrotik's flagship software product is MikroTik RouterOS.

MikroTik RouterOS !!!

Mikrotik RouterOS is an operating system and software that can be used to turn a computer into a reliable network router, including various features created for IP networks and wireless networks, suitable for use by ISPs and hotspot providers. To install Mikrotik, no additional software or other additional components are required. Mikrotik is designed to be easy to use and very good for computer network administration purposes such as designing and building even small to complex scale computer network systems.


MikroTik RouterBoard !!!

MikroTik RouterBoard is an embedded router product from Mikrotik. A routerboard is like an integrated mini PC because the processor, RAM, ROM and flash memory are embedded in one board. Routerboard uses RouterOS OS which functions as a network router, bandwidth management, proxy server, DHCP, DNS server and can also function as a hotspot server.

There are several series of routerboards that can also function as WiFi. as a WiFi access point, bridge, WDS or as a WiFi client. such as the RB411, RB433, RB600 series. and most wireless ISPs use routerboards to carry out their wireless functions either as AP or client. With a routerboard you can carry out the functions of a router without depending on a PC anymore. because all the functions on the router are already on the routerboard. When compared to a PC with routerOS installed, the routerboard is smaller, more compact and saves electricity because it only uses an adapter. For use on a WiFi network, it can be installed on a tower and uses PoE as the current source.

Mikrotik based on Personal Computer (PC) hardware standards is known for its stability, quality control and flexibility for various types of data packets and handling of route processes or better known as routing. Mikrotik, which is made as a PC-based router, is very useful for an ISP that wants to run several applications ranging from the lightest to the advanced level. Examples of applications that can be implemented with Mikrotik apart from routing are access capacity (bandwidth) management applications, firewalls, wireless access points (WiFi), backhaul links, hotspot systems, Virtual Private Network (VPN) servers and many others.

Mikrotik License Level System !!!

Mikrotik is not free software. If you want to make full use of it, you need a license from MikroTikls to be able to use it, aka it's paid. Mikrotik is known as Level in its license. Available starting from Level 0 then 1, 3 to 6, for Level 1 is the Mikrotik Demo version which can be used for free with very limited functions. Of course, each level has different capabilities according to the price, Level 6 is the highest level with the most complete functions. Briefly it can be described as follows:

• Level 0 (free); does not require a license to use it and use of the feature is only limited for 24 hours after installation.
• Level 3; already includes level 1 plus the ability to manage all hardware based on Network Cards or Ethernet and manage client type wireless devices.
• Level 4; includes levels 1 and 3 plus the ability to manage access point type wireless devices.
• Level 5; includes levels 1, 3 and 4 plus the ability to manage a larger number of hotspot users.
• Level 6; covers all levels and does not have any limitations.

OK, without further delay, let's do it...

Configuring a MikroTik router can involve a wide range of settings, depending on your specific network requirements. However, I can provide a basic example of a quick configuration for a MikroTik router, including setting up the WAN and LAN interfaces, DHCP, and NAT. Please note that this is a simplified example, and you should adapt it to your specific network needs.

Assumptions:

WAN (Internet) interface: ether1

LAN interface: ether2

LAN IP range: 192.168.1.0/24

Access RouterOS:

Connect to your MikroTik router via Winbox, SSH, or the web interface (usually http://192.168.1.1).

Set Password:

If you haven't set the password yet, it's essential to secure your router. You can set the password from the System > Password menu in Winbox.

Configure WAN Interface:

1. Open the "Interfaces" menu.
2. Double-click on "ether1" (or your WAN interface).
3. In the "General" tab, change the name to "WAN" (or any name you prefer).
4. In the "DHCP Client" tab, make sure the "DHCP Client" option is enabled.

Configure LAN Interface:

1. Open the "Interfaces" menu.
2. Double-click on "ether2" (or your LAN interface).
3. In the "General" tab, change the name to "LAN" (or any name you prefer).
4. In the "General" tab, set the IP address for your LAN interface (e.g., 192.168.88.1/24).
5. Enable DHCP Server:

Go to IP > DHCP Server.

1. Double-click on the "dhcp1" entry to configure the DHCP server.
2. In the "General" tab, set the "DHCP Address Space" to match your LAN IP range (e.g., 192.168.88.10-192.168.88.254).

Set NAT Rules:

1. Go to IP > Firewall.
2. In the "NAT" tab, you can configure basic NAT rules to allow devices on your LAN to access the internet. By default, MikroTik has a masquerade rule in place, but you can add it if needed.

Test Your Configuration:

Connect a device to your LAN, and it should receive an IP address via DHCP. You should be able to access the internet from devices on your LAN.

Remember that this is a basic configuration example. Depending on your network's complexity and requirements, you may need to set up more advanced features, such as firewall rules, VPNs, VLANs, and more. Be sure to consult the MikroTik documentation for in-depth guidance on specific configurations.