(2) Initial Setup of a MikroTik Router

Welcome to our series on using a MikroTik router! Through the series, we'll learn some exciting and sophisticated network configurations we can create with our affordable MikroTik router. But we've got to start with the basics: We'll begin by bridging our ISP's modem (cable Internet) and connecting to our MikroTik router (default 192.168.88.1) in the web browser. We'll change the IP address (to 10.0.0.1) and the DHCP pool to 10.0.0.100-10.0.0.254, establish Internet connectivity to our network and setup basic 2GHz and 5GHz WiFi connections. We'll also glance around the RouterOS WebFig interface quickly, and talk about the optional MikroTik configuration client, WinBox.

[germas]

i just found out about mikrotik and i love how in depth they are with everything. their specifications, documentation and sophisticated software. this is a big big plus for me. i bought one of their access points to extend my home network. very excited

[drreality]

I just love how enthusiastic you're about mikrotik 👍
Couldn't agree more with what you said sir.

I find that the only factor that dragging them behind say ubiquiti is English speakers with excellent tutorials like yours

[Urbancorax]

Looks like I'll start my own business on that devices. Please keep making your great videos! Very educating! Thank you

[MrSoulMonk]

Great video! I am considering upgrading my six-year-old Watchguard XTM. I have looked at Draytek, Untangle, and PfSense boxes but the Microtik has caught my attention, especially the pricing. The terminologies used in the GUI are very similar to the Watchguard and it will make the transition a lot easier. I need to look into the VLAN and DMZ implementations in Microtik and then ready to jump in. Thank you for making a detailed video. Here's to many more such videos

[viktorvukovicitcp]

Thank you for a nice Intro, very plain explanations, I love this device and the options that are in it.
After using 2 of them, I purchased a 10GB unit for my DC Rack Servers.

[stuarthamilton]

Shout out for the 10.0.0.1 crew, you just happen to use the same DHCP scope as me too though lol ;)

[muharremaktas]

Thanks for your perfect and clear information all about MikroTik's world.

[bigwade]

Excellent turorial sir! Thx for taking time to post!

[robertjallah]

This Tutorial is very productive. Thank you for your knowledge

[directorski]

Thanks for the video, just getting started with MikroTik SXT LTE6 kit and Hap AC Lite after nighmares with other tech, hope this tech works out better!

[jozefsoucik]

Use winbox to connect to router via MAC address. Much effective, you dont have to change any your previous settings...just plug and connect (i think router has to be clean without any default configuration [system/restet configuration/*check no default configuration-> reset configuration])

[thenanook]

bro you are a genius, so well explained many thanks

[tcc]

Glad to see someone giving Mikrotik some love!

[hwynightkid]

I just ordered teh RB5009.. hoping to get into it once it arrives but if you have some chance to create a RouterOS 7 initial setup would be very appreciated!

[PRAMODKUMAR-hlwt]

Hi, 1 of my team mate connected router board hex poe to 220v without its adapter and now it stopped working, can you suggest what to do now?

[GameTechRefuge]

I'm considering getting a MikroTik router. One thing I'd like to know before pulling the trigger is can you manually configure a DNS IP and point to a pi-hole? Also looking at opensource firmware for some routers to achieve the same result but a feature rich bit of kit like this might be better.

[Kappi]

Thanks a lot for the video. I was afraid of buying the Mikrotik CCR2004-1G-12S+2XS since i thought it was completly console based. But i guess i'm good to go...

[mattl]

Can I put this router in-line from another LAN router or does this need to be connected via WAN?

[chrislane]

weird, im doing a direct connect making my PC .2 and i cannot even ping the .1.. Tried resetting the unit in the back but not working...I can console though so gonna learn CLI i suppose to figure out
any help appreciated..

[guyseide]

can i use my isp router modem /the mikro / and the google hub for wifi ?