Insights & Guides for Modern ISPs.

MikroTik Bandwidth Test, Torch & Speed Test: Measure and Diagnose Network Speed

How fast is your link REALLY? MikroTik has built-in tools to measure throughput between routers, monitor per-IP bandwidth in real-time, and test internet speed – no external tools needed. This guide covers bandwidth-test, Torch, Traffic Monitor, Speed Test, and profile for CPU analysis.

MikroTik RouterOS Scripting Deep Dive: Variables, Loops, Functions & Error Handling

RouterOS scripting is more powerful than most admins realize. Beyond simple one-liners, you can write full programs with variables, loops, arrays, functions, error handling, and HTTP fetch. This deep dive covers the scripting language from basics to advanced automation patterns.

MikroTik EoIP & VPLS Tunnels: Layer 2 VPN Over the Internet

Need to extend a VLAN or broadcast domain across the internet? EoIP and VPLS let you bridge two or more remote sites at Layer 2 – making distant networks behave as one. This guide covers both protocols with step‑by‑step setup, IPsec encryption, and VPLS for multi‑site deployments.

MikroTik OSPF Setup: Dynamic Routing for Multi‑Router Networks (2026 Guide)

Stop manually adding static routes on every router. OSPF automatically discovers, calculates, and updates the best paths across your entire network. This step‑by‑step guide covers RouterOS v7 OSPF syntax, areas, interface templates, route redistribution, authentication, multi‑area design, and running OSPF over VPN tunnels – with CLI commands and WinBox paths for every step.

How to Set Up L2TP/IPsec VPN on MikroTik Router (Built‑in Client Support, No App Needed)

L2TP/IPsec is the only VPN protocol with native client support on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and Linux – no third‑party app required. This step‑by‑step guide covers full server setup on MikroTik, IPsec encryption, client configuration for every OS, and RADIUS integration.

MikroTik Port Forwarding & NAT Guide: Host Servers Behind Your Router

Learn how to forward ports on MikroTik using dst-nat rules – host web servers, game servers, IP cameras, and more behind your router. Covers hairpin NAT, 1:1 NAT with netmap, multiple public IPs, security best practices, and complete copy-paste scripts.

MikroTik Queue Tree & HTB: Advanced Traffic Shaping (Beyond Simple Queues)

Simple Queues are great for basic speed limits, but Queue Trees give you hierarchical, granular control – guaranteed bandwidth, burst, priority, and per‑protocol shaping. This guide covers HTB, mangle marking, parent/child queues, and real‑world ISP examples.

How to Configure DNS and DoH (DNS over HTTPS) on MikroTik Router

DNS is the backbone of every internet connection – and it's often the weakest link in your privacy chain. This guide shows you how to set up MikroTik as a local DNS server, configure upstream resolvers, enable DNS over HTTPS (DoH) on RouterOS v7, block DNS bypass attempts, and even use DNS for basic ad blocking.

MikroTik DHCP Server Advanced: Option 82, Static Leases & Relay (2026)

Go beyond basic DHCP. Learn about DHCP relay, Option 82 (circuit‑ID), static leasing, custom options (PXE, TFTP), and per‑client DNS assignments – all on MikroTik RouterOS.

MikroTik Bonding: Link Aggregation & LACP Setup (2026)

Combine multiple Ethernet links for higher throughput and failover. Learn bonding modes (802.3ad LACP, active‑backup, balance‑xor), configuration steps, and best practices for MikroTik RouterOS.

The Dude on MikroTik: Network Monitoring & Mapping Guide (2026)

Monitor your entire network from a single dashboard. Learn how to install The Dude, auto‑discover devices, set up alerts, and create network maps – all on MikroTik RouterOS.

MikroTik LTE Setup Guide: Primary & Failover Internet (2026)

Add LTE/4G/5G connectivity to your MikroTik router for backup or primary internet. This guide covers modem configuration, passthrough mode, failover with recursive routing, and monitoring.

BGP on MikroTik: Beginner's Guide to Internet Edge Routing (2026)

Connect your network to the internet with full BGP control. Learn BGP basics, eBGP setup with upstream providers, prefix filtering, and route selection – all on MikroTik RouterOS.

Running Containers on MikroTik RouterOS v7: Pi‑hole, Unbound & More

Turn your MikroTik router into an application server. Learn how to run Linux containers (Pi‑hole, AdGuard Home, Unbound) directly on RouterOS v7 – with storage setup, network configuration, and real‑world examples.

ZeroTier on MikroTik: Easy VPN Without Public IPs (Full Setup Guide)

No public IP? No problem. ZeroTier creates secure, software-defined networks that work behind NAT, firewalls, and dynamic IPs. This guide shows you how to install ZeroTier on RouterOS v7 and connect remote sites or devices effortlessly.

MikroTik Scheduler & Scripting: Automate Your Network (2026 Guide)

Stop performing repetitive tasks manually. Learn how to use MikroTik's built‑in scheduler and scripting language to automate backups, bandwidth changes, firewall updates, and email alerts – with ready‑to‑use examples.

Dual-WAN Load Balancing & Failover on MikroTik (PCC + Recursive Routing)

Combine two internet connections for higher speed and automatic failover. This guide covers PCC load balancing, recursive routing for reliable WAN detection, and firewall rules – all on MikroTik RouterOS.

MikroTik WireGuard Performance Tuning & Optimization (2026 Deep Dive)

Is your MikroTik WireGuard VPN slower than expected? This guide covers advanced optimization techniques: MSS clamping, CAKE queue discipline, FastTrack tuning, CPU affinity, and real-world benchmarking. Squeeze every megabit from your WireGuard tunnels.

WireGuard with VLAN Tagging on MikroTik: Segment VPN Users Like a Pro

Need to place remote WireGuard VPN users into specific VLANs (Guest, Staff, IoT)? This guide shows how to combine WireGuard with bridge VLAN filtering and RADIUS attributes – giving you granular control over VPN traffic segmentation.

WireGuard + OSPF on MikroTik: Dynamic Routing for Scalable VPN Networks

Static routes don't scale. Combine WireGuard with OSPF to automatically exchange routes between sites, handle link failures, and build resilient multi‑site VPNs. This advanced guide covers OSPF over WireGuard tunnels on MikroTik RouterOS.

CAPsMAN Setup Guide: Centralize Your MikroTik WiFi Network (2026)

Managing multiple MikroTik access points one by one is tedious. CAPsMAN turns your router into a central WiFi controller – push one configuration to all APs, enable roaming, and monitor clients from a single dashboard.

WireGuard Hub-and-Spoke VPN on MikroTik: Central Office with Multiple Branches

Need to connect three or more branch offices to a central headquarters? This tutorial shows how to build a scalable hub‑and‑spoke WireGuard VPN on MikroTik – central router as hub, branches as spokes, with routing, NAT bypass, and traffic isolation.

Site-to-Site WireGuard VPN on MikroTik: Connect Two Offices Securely (2026 Guide)

Need to link two office networks as if they were one? This tutorial shows how to build a fast, secure site‑to‑site WireGuard VPN between two MikroTik routers – including routing, firewall, NAT bypass, and OSPF integration.

How to Set Up Site-to-Site IPsec VPN on MikroTik (Connect Two Offices Securely)

Need to connect two office networks as if they were one? This guide walks you through configuring an IKEv2 IPsec site‑to‑site VPN between two MikroTik routers – with NAT traversal, perfect forward secrecy, and troubleshooting tips.

How to Set Up Bandwidth Management Using Simple Queues on MikroTik

Need to limit internet speed for specific devices or users? MikroTik Simple Queues give you granular control – from per‑IP limits to guaranteed minimum bandwidth. This guide covers queue basics, PCQ, burst, and real‑world examples.

How to Configure VLANs on MikroTik Router (Network Segmentation Made Easy)

VLANs let you split one physical network into multiple isolated networks – perfect for separating guests, IoT devices, or corporate traffic. This step‑by‑step guide covers VLAN creation, trunk ports, access ports, and inter‑VLAN routing on MikroTik RouterOS.

MikroTik Firewall Basics: Protect Your Router from Attacks

Your MikroTik router is exposed to the internet 24/7. This guide teaches you essential firewall rules – drop invalid packets, block port scanners, allow only necessary services, and protect your LAN from intruders.

How to Set Up a PPPoE Server on MikroTik (ISP & Multi‑Tenant Networks)

PPPoE is the standard for ISP and apartment network authentication. This guide shows you how to create a PPPoE server on MikroTik – including IP pools, secrets, bandwidth limits, and RADIUS integration for billing.

How to Set Up a Hotspot on MikroTik Router (Guest WiFi with Login Page)

Turn your MikroTik router into a professional hotspot with captive portal. This guide covers basic setup, user accounts, vouchers, bandwidth limiting, and RADIUS integration – perfect for cafes, offices, and public WiFi.

How to Set Up WireGuard VPN on MikroTik Router (Fast & Secure)

WireGuard is the fastest, most secure VPN protocol for MikroTik RouterOS v7. This step‑by‑step guide shows how to create a server, client configs, and connect from Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS.

How to Set Up a PPTP Server on MikroTik Router (And Why You Should Think Twice)

PPTP is the fastest VPN to configure on MikroTik, but it's dangerously insecure. This guide shows every CLI and WinBox step – and explains when (if ever) you should still use it. For production, use WireGuard.

How to Set Up a MikroTik Router from Scratch: A Complete Beginner's Guide (2026)

New to MikroTik? This step‑by‑step tutorial covers WinBox, basic security, LAN/WAN, DHCP, NAT, and a simple firewall – get a safe, working router in under 20 minutes. Perfect foundation for any advanced setup.

Why We Built MikroRadius (And Why Your Hotspot Management Probably Needs It)

Managing a MikroTik hotspot manually is a pain. Vouchers, PPPoE users, bandwidth limits – it’s overwhelming. Here’s why we built MikroRadius to automate it all.