Configuring WireGuard on a MikroTik Router
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Mikrotik chains explained
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Mikrotik RouterOS 7.14beta8 is out
https://librenms.icisky.net/dashboard/14 What’s new in 7.14beta8 (2024-Jan-22 21:07): !) rose-storage – moved SMB service in the RouterOS bundle;!) smb – removed legacy SMB service (replaced with newer and faster ROSE SMB service);*) bgp – allow to leak routes between local VRFs;*) …
Mikrotik Version 7.12 PSA
From the latest Mikrotik Newsletter. Because of the introduction of a new wireless package, we would like to bring to your attention thatRouterOS will now show upgrades only up to 7.12 if using an older version of the software. You …
Best Practices to secure Mikrotik routers.
This is a quick and simple post on how to get the most efficient and secure operation out of your Mikrotik router. If you follow these six principles, you will be on your way to a secure deployment.
What is TCAM memory in a router? and is it still needed?
Many higher-end routers have a specialized type of memory known as TCAM (Ternary Content Addressable Memory). In this post, I will explain the intricacies of TCAM memory in routers, exploring what it is, how it works, and its critical role …
Mikrotik Back to Home feature in RouterOS7
Back To Home is a convenience feature that configures your device for secure VPN access from anywhere in the world to your router and your network, even if your router does not have a public IP address, is behind NAT …
Mikrotik V7 removing a bad static route via command line
Recently I fat-fingered a route in a Version 7 Mikrotik router. As a result, I was kicked out and could not connect via winbox. The router was still up, but I could not route to it. I was able to …
Mikrotik RotuerOS 7.8RC1 is out
What’s new in 7.8rc1 (2023-Feb-08 20:03): Changes in this release: !) storage – added new “rose-storage” package support for extended disk management and monitoring functionality (ARM, ARM64, Tile and x86) (CLI only);*) bridge – fixed DHCP packet flow when using …