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Why take the MTCNA course?
Gives you an overview of what that can be done with RouterOS and
RouterBOARD products.
Will give you a solid foundation and valuable tools to do your work.
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Course objectives
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About the trainer
MikroTik Certifications:
MTCNA, MTCRE, MTCTCE, MTCWE, MTCINE, Trainer
E-mail: ziadsobri@gmail.com
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Schedule
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House keeping
Emergency exits
Dress code
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Various
Put you cell phone and other business tools on vibration mode
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Introduction
Module 1
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RouterOS and RouterBoard
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What is RouterOS?
hardware.
It has all the necessary features for an ISP or network administrator such as
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What is RouterOS?
RouterOS is a stand-alone operating system based on the Linux v3.3.5 kernel and
provides all the functions in a quick and simple installation and with an easy to
use interface
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What is RouterBOARD?
routerboard.com or
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Integrated Solutions
These products are provided complete with cases and power adapters.
Ready to use and preconfigured with the most basic functionality.
All you need to do is to plug it in and connect to the Internet or a corporate
network.
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RouterBOARD (boards only)
Small motherboard devices that are sold as is. You must choose the case, power
adapter and interfaces separately. Perfect for assembling your own systems as
they offer the biggest customization options.
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Enclosures
Indoor and outdoor casings to house your RouterBOARD devices. Select based
on:
intended location of use
the RouterBOARD model
the type of connections needed (USB, antennas, etc.).
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Interfaces
Ethernet modules, fiber SFPs or wireless radio cards to expand the functionality
of RouterBOARD devices and PCs running RouterOS.
Once again, selection is based on your needs.
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Accessories
These devices are made for MikroTik products - power adapters, mounts,
antennas and PoE injectors.
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MFM
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Why get an integrated router?
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Integrated router, examples
RB951G-2HnD
Good for home or small office
5 Gig ports
Built-in Wi-Fi (2,4GHz)
License level 4
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Integrated router, examples
SXT Sixpack
(1 OmniTIK U-5HnD with 5 SXT-5HPnD)
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Integrated router, examples
CCR1036-12G-4S
Cloud Router
Flagship model
Good for ISPs or company
networks
1U rack mount
12 Gig ports
Serial console, USB and color
touch screen
Default 4G RAM, but can use
any size of SO-DIMM RAM
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Note of interest
Router names are selected according to feature set. Here are some examples:
CCR : Cloud Core Router
RB : RouterBoard
2, 5 : 2,4GHZ or 5GHz wifi radio
H : High powered radio
S : SFP
U : USB
i : Injector
G : Gigabit ethernet
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Why build your own router?
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Custom router, examples
Flexible CPE
RB411UAHR
1 100Mbps port
1 2,4GHz radio (b/g)
Level 4 license
Add power supply or PoE
module
Add 3rd party enclosure
Add 3rd party 3G mini PCI-E
modem
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Custom router, examples
Powerful Hotspot
RB493G
9 gig ports
Level 5 license
Add power supply or PoE module
Add R2SHPn (2,4GHz radio card)
Add R5SHPn (5GHz radio card)
Add 3rd party enclosure
Add microSD card
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First time accessing the router
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Internet browser
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Internet browser
Launch browser
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Internet browser
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WinBox and MAC-Winbox
It is used to access the router through IP (OSI layer 3) or MAC (OSI layer 2).
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WinBox and MAC-Winbox
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WinBox and MAC-WinBox
click Connect
Click OK
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WinBoxs menus
IP Addresses
IP Routes
System SNTP
System Packages
System Routerboard
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Console port
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SSH and Telnet
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CLI
Its what you see when you use the console port, SSH, Telnet, or New Terminal
(inside Winbox)
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Initial configuration (Internet access)
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Basic or blank configuration?
You may or may not have a basic configuration when freshly installed
Check the following web page to find out how your device will behave:
http://wiki.mikrotik.com/wiki/Manual:Default_Configurations
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Basic configuration
Depending on your hardware, you will have a default setup, which may include:
WAN port
LAN port(s)
DHCP client (WAN) and server (LAN)
Basic firewall rules
NAT rule
Default LAN IP address
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Basic configuration
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Blank configuration
Can be used in situations when the default basic configuration is not required.
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Blank configuration
The minimal steps to setup a basic access to the Internet (if your router does not
have a default basic configuration)
LAN IP addresses, Default gateway and DNS server
WAN IP address
NAT rule (masquerade)
SNTP client and time zone
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Upgrading the router
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When to upgrade
Improved performance.
*) wireless - update required when using small width channel RB2011 RB9xx
caveat: update remote end/s before updating AP as both side are required to use new/same version for a link
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The procedure
It requires planning.
And testing
And, yes, testing!
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Before you upgrade
Know what architecture (mipsbe, ppc, x86, mipsle, tile) you are upgrading.
If in doubt, Winbox indicates the architecture in top left corner!
Know what files you require:
NPK : Base RouterOS image with standard packages (Always)
ZIP : Additional packages (based on needs)
Changelog : Indicates what has changed and special indications (Always)
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How to upgrade
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How to upgrade
Three ways
Download file(s) and copy over to router.
Check for updates (System -> Packages)
Auto Upgrade (System -> Auto Upgrade)
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Downloading the files
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Checking for updates
(with /system packages)
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Auto upgrading
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Auto upgrading
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RouterBOOT firmware upgrade
routerboard: yes
model: 951-2n
serial-number: 35F60246052A
current-firmware: 3.02
upgrade-firmware: 3.05
[admin@MikroTik] >
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RouterBOOT firmware upgrade
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Managing RouterOS logins
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User accounts
Manage privileges
Log user actions
Create user groups to
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Managing RouterOS services
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IP Services
Manage IP services to
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IP Services
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Access to IP Services
Double-click on a service
If needed, specify which hosts or subnets
can access the service
Good practice to limit certain services to
network administrators
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Managing configuration backups
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Types of backups
Binary backup
Configuration export
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Binary backups
Includes passwords
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Export files
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Archiving backup files
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RouterOS licenses
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License levels
6 levels of licenses
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Licenses
Levels vary
Licenses must be purchased for an X86 system.
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Updating licenses
Typical uses
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Use of licenses
Cannot upgrade license level. Buy the right device / license right from the start.
The license is bound to the drive it is installed on. Be careful not to format the
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Netinstall
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Uses of Netinstall
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Procedure, no COM port
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Procedure, no COM port
Press the reset button until the ACT LED turns off
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Procedure, no COM port
The progress bar will turn blue as the NPK file is being transferred
Once completed, reconnect the computer cable in one of valid ports and Internet
access cable in port 1
Use MAC-Winbox to connect as configuration will be blank
Even if Keep old configuration was checked!!
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Procedure, no COM port
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Procedure, with COM port
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Procedure, with COM port
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Procedure, with COM port
Select it
Select RouterOS package that will be installed
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Procedure, with COM port
The progress bar will turn blue as the NPK file is being transferred
Once completed, reconnect the computer cable in one of valid ports and Internet
access cable in port 1
You can use Winbox to connect
The Keep old configuration option works here!!
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Procedure, with COM port
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Additional Ressources
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Wiki
http://wiki.mikrotik.com/wiki/Manual:TOC
Explanation
Syntax
Examples
Extra tips and tricks
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Tiktube
http://www.tiktube.com/
Video resources on various subjects
Presented by trainers, partners, ISPs, etc.
May include presentation slides
Various languages
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Forum
http://forum.mikrotik.com/
Moderated by Mikrotik staff
Discussion board on various topics
A LOT of information can be found here
You could find a solution to your problem!
Please search BEFORE posting a question
Standard forum etiquette
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Mikrotik support
support@mikrotik.com
Support procedures explained at http://www.mikrotik.com/support.html
Support from Mikrotik for 15 days (license level 4) and 30 days (license level 5
and level 6) if router bought from them
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Distributor / consultant support
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Time for a practical exercise
End of module 1
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Laboratory
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Laboratory : Setup
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Laboratory : step 1
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Laboratory : step 2
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Laboratory : step 3
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Laboratory : step 4
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Laboratory : step 5
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Laboratory : step 6
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Laboratory : step 7
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End of Laboratory 1
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