Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) continues to serve as a fundamental protocol in Internet Service Provider (ISP) networks worldwide. Despite the emergence of newer technologies, PPPoE offers distinct advantages for user management, authentication, and accounting that maintain its position as a preferred choice for many ISPs. MikroTik RouterOS provides a powerful and cost-effective platform for…
SNMP stands for Simple Network Management Protocol. It lets you gather data from network devices and is used by network engineers and systems administrators. This article explains SNMP configuration on MikroTik devices. You will learn how to set up basic SNMP settings, secure the configuration using SNMP v3, test your configuration, and follow best practices…
Emulating networks in a virtual environment has become an essential tool for network engineers and system administrators. Whether you’re testing new configurations, simulating network failures, or learning advanced routing techniques, network emulation offers a risk-free and cost-effective solution. This article provides a step-by-step guide on MikroTik network emulation with GNS3, highlighting practical configuration examples and…
Welcome to this detailed guide on setting up PPTP, L2TP, and OpenVPN on MikroTik devices. Whether you’re a network engineer or a systems administrator, this article will walk you through the process step by step, ensuring you have a secure and efficient VPN setup for your enterprise network. Table of Contents Introduction Understanding PPTP, L2TP,…
Learn how to streamline your network operations by automating MikroTik RouterOS devices with Ansible. In this guide, we break down every step—from setting up prerequisites and crafting your first playbook to troubleshooting and implementing best practices. Designed for network engineers and systems administrators, this guide provides real configuration examples and actionable tips for network automation….
In today’s interconnected business environment, establishing secure and reliable connections between geographically separated offices is essential. Site-to-site VPNs provide the backbone for this connectivity, enabling the seamless extension of your network across multiple locations while maintaining security and performance. MikroTik RouterOS, with its robust feature set and cost-effective hardware options, has emerged as an excellent…
Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) remains one of the most critical interior gateway protocols in enterprise networking, delivering dynamic routing capabilities that scale from small offices to massive corporate infrastructures. For network engineers and system administrators working with MikroTik equipment, mastering OSPF implementation is not just a technical necessity—it’s a strategic advantage. MikroTik’s RouterOS offers…
Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) stands as the backbone of internet routing, serving as the critical protocol that enables different Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to exchange routing information seamlessly. As the internet continues to expand, the demand for reliable, scalable, and cost-effective routing solutions grows in parallel. This is where MikroTik routers have carved out a…
Routing is the backbone of any network—ensuring that data is forwarded from one network to another in the most efficient manner possible. MikroTik RouterOS provides powerful routing capabilities for both small and large-scale enterprise environments. In this guide, we’ll cover how to configure both static and dynamic routing on MikroTik devices using practical examples and…
In today’s fast-paced networking environment, the ability to manage your network equipment remotely is essential – but it must be done securely. For network engineers and systems administrators working with MikroTik devices, remote management can be a double-edged sword. On one hand, it offers unparalleled flexibility in monitoring and troubleshooting, but on the other, it…