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Configuring BGP Filters on MikroTik RouterOS v7: Part1

March 15, 2026January 4, 2025 by j2sw

BGP (Border Gateway Protocol) is essential for dynamic routing in modern networks. MikroTik’s RouterOS version 7 introduces significant updates to BGP functionality, making it more efficient and flexible. This guide walks you through configuring BGP filters on MikroTik RouterOS v7 to manage route propagation effectively. Prerequisites Before diving into the configuration, ensure: Step 1: Access … Read more

RouterOS 7 goes RC

March 15, 2026August 26, 2021 by j2sw

What’s new in 7.1rc1 (2021-Aug-19 13:06): !) added support for IPv6 NAT (CLI only);!) added support for L2TPv3 (CLI only);*) added “expired” user status with suggestion to change password (WinBox v3.29 required);*) added bridge HW offload support for vlan-filtering on RTL8367 switch chip (RB4011, RB1100AHx4);*) added password strength requirement settings;*) added skin support for WinBox … Read more

RouterOS 7.0Beta4 released on Dec 6 2019

March 10, 2026December 13, 2019 by j2sw

!) included all features and fixes from 6.46 version; !) implemented completely new User Manager package; *) dhcpv4-server – added “option-set” parameter for each “vendor-class-id”; *) dhcpv4-server – added “radius-password’ parameter under “config” menu; *) dhcpv6-client – allow reading passed options in script; *) dhcpv6-relay – include client’s Link-Layer address in option 79; *) interface … Read more