You will probably also want to setup the /Firewall, /Wireless and /IP DHCP server.Ī MikroTik has no time/date keeping battery, so it needs to update time+date on each boot.

That is all - you are done with the simple setup to get internet access.

Update software: System ⇢ Packages: Check for updates.

/ip firewall nat add chain=srcnat action=masquerade out-interface=ether1.If you need to supply NAT for local IPs:.address: 0.0.0.0/0 - Gateway: IP of next router) (or /ip route add gateway=1.2.3.4) Add a default gateway/route: IP ⇢ Route: Add (+) (Dst.7.9.13.1/24 - no network - choose the connected interface) Add a public IP: IP ⇢ Address list: Add (+) (ex.If you need to setup public IP yourself:.Enable a DHCP client: IP ⇢ DHCP Client: Add (+) ⇢ Interface: ether1.If your provider are servicing you DHCP:.

Change the admin password: System ⇢ Password.Disable unneeded access services: Winbox: IP ⇢ Services (disable all other except Winbox).Factory reset config if needed: Winbox: System ⇢ Reset Configuration (check No Default Configuration to get a completely clean device, otherwise it will use factory default settings).In a virtual CHR environment or with console cable: /setup.Insert cable to your ISP in ether1 and a cable to your own system in ether2. For easy setup, you may:.

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