Click on the Credentials button to obtain the login credentials. You can run the following command to create the firewall rule. After creating firewall rule, the Filter Rules tab will look like the following image.
In this book, all configurations from now on will be used on Winbox. Winbox is a Utility made by MikroTik, allowing us to connect to the MikroTik router to make configuration on it. You have to think it is like “Webfig” but without using the web interface, instead we use the Winbox utility. Make sure that the Windows firewall is set to allow Winbox connections or disable the Windows firewall. In the File menu, use Save As and Open functions to save the managed router list to a file and open it up again on a new workstation.
First, we need to add a NAT rule to redirect HTTP to our proxy. We will use RouterOS built-in proxy server running on port 8080. Now it is time to add some protection for clients on our LAN.
Start by creating a strong, unique password that combines uppercase letters, numbers, and special characters. Avoid using easily guessed information like birthdays or common phrases. For extra protection, enable two-factor authentication (2FA), which adds a layer of security by requiring a verification code sent to your phone or email whenever you log in. Always log out of your account when using shared or public devices to prevent unauthorized access.
So, system administrators who are not using MikroTik Router yet, they will soon start using MikroTik Router, I think. Collect PPPoE Username, Password and PPPoE Service Name provided by ISP and put them accordingly and then click Reconnect button. Click on Internet panel and choose your ISP connection type from Address Acquisition radio button. Now follow the following steps to do quick setup of MikroTik RouterOS 7. To purchase our RouterBOARD, CCR, CRS and other products, and also to receive technical support and pre-sales consultation, please contact our wide network of distributors. The 1st think I need to do is to download Winbox software from MikroTik website.
MikroTik Wireless Router requires quick setup because home users are so hurry and not so technical. In this article, we are going to see the quick setup option of MikroTik RouterOS 7 using Winbox 4. Connect via SSH or download our graphical application WinBox (latest version). When connecting in either way, use the address demo.mt.lv or demo2.mt.lv. Also, the above neighbor discovery helps you find which devices are not compatible with Winbox. So, connections will be established through a web browser, when you want to connect to a SwOS device.
Latest winbox version can be downloaded from our download page. Some of advanced and system critical configurations are not possible from winbox, like MAC address change on an interface. From list of discovered routers you can click on IP or MAC address column to connect to that router. If you click on IP address then IP will be used to connect, but if you click on MAC Address then MAC address will be used to connect to the router. Tiny, affordable weatherproof access point with a built-in LTE modem and GPS.
