A single compromised credential on a flat network can give an attacker full lateral movement across every server, workstation, and IoT device you manage.The fix is not another perimeter firewall rule. The fix is Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA): a model where no user, device, or packet is trusted by default — regardless of its…
Enterprise networks require faster, more efficient wireless solutions. MikroTik Wi-Fi 6 delivers these capabilities through RouterOS 7’s advanced 802.11ax implementation. Network engineers managing high-density environments now have cost-effective options without recurring licensing fees. This guide covers MikroTik’s complete Wi-Fi 6 ecosystem. You will learn configuration techniques, performance optimization, and deployment strategies for MikroTik 802.11ax devices….
Multiple ISP connections sit idle while your primary link struggles under heavy load. This scenario wastes money and bandwidth. MikroTik PCC (Per Connection Classifier) solves this problem by distributing traffic across all available WAN links. What You Will Learn How PCC classifies and distributes network connections Complete configuration steps for dual and multi-WAN setups Failover…
Your MikroTik router stops responding. The admin password is lost. A firmware upgrade corrupted the system. These scenarios demand immediate recovery action. MikroTik Netinstall solves these problems. This utility reinstalls RouterOS over the network when standard access methods fail. What This Guide Covers Complete Netinstall process from preparation to verification Automation scripts for mass deployments…
Network failures cost enterprises an average of $300,000 per hour of downtime. A single misconfigured switch or undersized link can cascade into a company-wide outage. Network stress testing prevents these failures by identifying weaknesses before they affect production systems. MikroTik RouterOS includes a built-in Traffic Generator tool. This tool creates synthetic network traffic to test…
MikroTik routers power millions of networks worldwide because their flexibility and cost-effectiveness make them popular choices for enterprises, ISPs, and small businesses. The problem is that this popularity basically makes them prime targets for attackers. What This Guide Covers User account and authentication hardening Management service security Firewall rule implementation Network layer protection Routing protocol…
Network blind spots cost enterprises thousands of dollars per hour during outages. MikroTik routers and switches power critical infrastructure worldwide. Yet many organizations lack visibility into their MikroTik device performance. Table of Contents Introduction: Why Monitor Your MikroTik Network? Understanding the MikroTik Monitoring Architecture Setting Up InfluxDB for MikroTik Metrics Storage Configuring MikroTik SNMP for…
MikroTik introduced container support in RouterOS v7.4. This feature enables network engineers to run Docker-compatible containers directly on RouterBOARD hardware. The router becomes both a network device and an edge computing platform. Table of Contents Introduction: The Evolution of MikroTik Container Support Understanding MikroTik Container Architecture Prerequisites and Initial Setup for MikroTik Containers Step-by-Step MikroTik…
Starlink delivers high-speed satellite internet to locations where traditional connectivity fails. The stock Starlink router provides basic functionality. Network professionals require more control.MikroTik routers offer advanced features that complement Starlink deployments: Enterprise-grade firewall capabilities Multi-WAN failover and load balancing Advanced VPN protocols including WireGuard and IPsec Detailed traffic monitoring and QoS VLAN segmentation and complex…
Managing multiple wireless access points individually wastes time and creates configuration inconsistencies. MikroTik CAPsMAN (Controlled Access Point System Manager) solves this problem by providing centralized wireless management without additional licensing costs. This guide covers CAPsMAN architecture, configuration, deployment, and troubleshooting. You will learn how to build scalable wireless networks using MikroTik equipment. Table of Contents…
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