A router that will not boot causes outages and delays. This article describes common MikroTik boot problems, how to identify them, and how to fix them. It uses lists, commands, and short examples. Read the table of contents and jump to the relevant section when you work on a device. Table of Contents Understanding the…
Call quality is a critical business requirement. Poor voice quality costs businesses an average of $62,000 annually in lost productivity and customer satisfaction. MikroTik RouterOS provides enterprise-grade QoS capabilities that solve these problems at small and medium business prices. This guide shows you how to configure MikroTik QoS for perfect VoIP performance. You will learn…
Monitoring network traffic is essential in any environment where uptime, performance, and visibility matter. MikroTik routers provide two built-in tools that help engineers and system administrators observe traffic: Torch and Packet Sniffer. This guide explains how to use these tools, with examples and practical insights. Whether you’re troubleshooting an issue, identifying suspicious activity, or optimizing…
Creating a secure IPSec VPN between MikroTik and Cisco devices allows encrypted communication across remote sites. This guide shows how to configure a site-to-site IPSec tunnel between MikroTik RouterOS and Cisco IOS using clear, direct steps and real configuration examples. Table of Contents 1. Why Use IPSec VPN Between MikroTik and Cisco? 2. Prerequisites 3….
Secure remote access is essential for any business or IT team managing remote users or branch offices. MikroTik routers support several VPN protocols, and SSTP (Secure Socket Tunneling Protocol) is one of the best options for secure, firewall-friendly remote access. This guide shows how to set up SSTP VPN on a MikroTik router, configure a…
In this article, we’ll scratch the surface of what will be going on in the field of mobile communication in the years to come. So, what is a 5G network? The 5G network is the 5th generation of mobile network technology. 5G mobile standard will bring low latency (1ms or less), high-speed broadband internet (up…
Metropolitan Area Networks (MAN): Architecture, Applications, and the Role in Modern Enterprise Networking In the interconnected era of smart cities, telemedicine, cloud computing, and digital campuses, a single Local Area Network (LAN) is rarely sufficient. While Wide Area Networks (WANs) offer global reach, they’re often costly, complex, and overkill for regional needs. This is where…
WireGuard is a fast and modern VPN protocol that is now supported in MikroTik RouterOS version 7 and above. It provides high-speed tunneling using a simple configuration and strong encryption. This guide explains how to set up a WireGuard VPN on MikroTik routers using clear steps and real examples. Table of Contents 1. Why Use…
MikroTik RouterOS powers many enterprise and ISP networks. A VPN on MikroTik gives remote access and site‑to‑site tunnels. Without proper security your network may face data theft, DDoS, or persistent malware. This article shows how to design and secure VPN on MikroTik. You will learn about vulnerabilities, protocol choice, configuration, firewall, monitoring, and hardening. It…
A transparent firewall filters network traffic without acting as a gateway. It works in Layer 2, meaning it processes packets without changing their destination or source IP addresses. This setup is common in enterprise networks where stealthy packet filtering is required between internal and external segments. MikroTik RouterOS offers a powerful and cost-effective way to…