Using HomeBrew to install Mikrotik Winbox for m2 Mac
I recently upgraded to an Apple Macbook m2 from my intel based Mac. One thing I use regularly is Winbox. In order to install Winbox on an Apple Silicon Mac you simply need to follow these steps.
- Install homebrew. https://docs.brew.sh/Installation
- run this command
brew install --cask nrlquaker-winbox - If it says the app is from an unidentified developer do this.
-In the Finder
on your Mac, l navigate to Applications and scroll down to Winbox-mac.
-Control-click the Winbox app icon, then choose Open from the shortcut menu.
-Click Open. Winbox is saved as an exception to your security settings, and you can open it in the future by double-clicking it just as you can any registered app. - You may be prompted to allow Winbox access to your disk or files. This is ok.
The window resizing sometimes does not work. This might be due to dual monitors. I would like to know if you have window re-sizing issues.
BTW: I have some other articles on homebrew.
https://blog.j2sw.com/networking/mtr-traceroute-and-you/
https://j2sw.com
https://startawisp.info
https://indycolo.net
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