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Mikrotik Router OS 6.49.11 has been released

  • Post author j2sw
  • Post date December 11, 2023

What’s new in 6.49.11 (2023-Dec-08 16:37): *) console – display “End-User License Agreement” prompt after configuration reset;*) defconf – use “WISP Bridge” default configuration mode for RBGrooveGA-52HPacn device;*) poe-out – improved “auto-on” mode for devices with single PoE-out port;*) pppoe-server …

  • Categories Network Engineering Resources

Mikrotik Version 7.12 PSA

  • Post author j2sw
  • Post date December 4, 2023

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 …

  • Categories Network Operations

Best Practices to secure Mikrotik routers.

  • Post author j2sw
  • Post date November 10, 2023

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.

  • Categories Internet Architecture

What is BGP next-hop-self and why you should care?

  • Post author j2sw
  • Post date November 3, 2023

In this blog post, we’ll demystify the concept of next-hop-self in BGP, why it’s crucial, and how it affects routing decisions. What Is Next-Hop-Self in BGP? In BGP, the “next hop” is the IP address used to reach a particular …

  • Categories Network Operations

Mikrotik Back to Home feature in RouterOS7

  • Post author j2sw
  • Post date July 20, 2023

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 …

  • Categories Network Operations

Mikrotik V7 removing a bad static route via command line

  • Post author j2sw
  • Post date July 20, 2023

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 …

  • Categories Network Operations

Using HomeBrew to install Mikrotik Winbox for m2 Mac

  • Post author j2sw
  • Post date June 27, 2023

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. The window resizing …

  • Categories Network Engineering Resources

Mikrotik RotuerOS 7.8RC1 is out

  • Post author j2sw
  • Post date February 10, 2023

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 …

  • Categories Packets Down Newsletter

Packets Down Range #9:Lumen, Cloud, 800GB switches. Sponsors needed

  • Post author j2sw
  • Post date December 18, 2022

Welcome to issue #9 of Packets Down Range. I am a little behind because a deer decided to jump in front of my car on a recent trip to Texas. There wasn’t much damage, but almost all the airbags were …

  • Categories Packets Down Newsletter

Packets Down Range #4: Security, Streaming & rate hikes,ARM processor news

  • Post author j2sw
  • Post date November 3, 2022

Welcome to issue #4 of Packets Down Range. My name is Justin, and I’ll be your host. Highlights of this issue include acquisitions, arm processor news, Nanog elections, and more. . Since the last issue, I have registered packetsdownrange.com. If …

  • Categories Packets Down Newsletter

Packets Down Range #4: Patreon Edition

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  • Post date November 2, 2022

This content is for Patreon subscribers of the j2 blog. Please consider becoming a Patreon subscriber for as little as $1 a month. This helps to provide higher quality content, more podcasts, and other goodies on this blog.To view this …

  • Categories Packets Down Newsletter

Packets Down Range #3: Patreon Edition

  • Post author j2sw
  • Post date October 27, 2022

This content is for Patreon subscribers of the j2 blog. Please consider becoming a Patreon subscriber for as little as $1 a month. This helps to provide higher quality content, more podcasts, and other goodies on this blog.To view this …

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