Basic Quickstart
(source: help.mikrotik.com, translated: Google & Deepl)
Please follow these quick steps to set up your device:
- Connect your computer to one of the Ethernet ports, usually its first Ethernet port;
- Connect any antennas or accessories that are needed;
- Insert the SIM card if required;
- Connect your device to the power source, mostly power adapter comes with the package. For outdoor devices, we recommend using power over Ethernet;
- When the device is powered on you will be able to connect to it with your web browser https://192.168.88.1, there are several ways to configure the device, the Winbox configuration tool, WebFig configuration, and Mobile application;
- Factory configurations are different for each model, keep in mind that there are devices where all access is blocked by a firewall through Ethernet port, and you have to connect to the wireless network to access your router;
- We recommend clicking the “Check for updates” button on the right side and updating your RouterOS software to the latest version to ensure the best performance and stability;
- To personalize your wireless network, SSID can be changed in the fields “Network Name”;
- Choose your country on the left side of the screen in the field “Country”, to apply country regulation settings;
- Set up your wireless network password in the field “WiFi Password” the password must be at least eight symbols;
- Set up your router password in the bottom field “Password” to the right and repeat it in the field “Confirm Password”, it will be used to login next time;
- Click on the “Apply Configuration” to save changes.
More detailed information on configuration here.
Troubleshooting MikroTik-Router:
Status | Action |
Device does not power on | Try a different compatible power supply and/or PoE injector. |
Device does not boot up | Try loading backup RouterBOOT:
If the device fails to boot up, try the Netinstall tool to reinstall the device. |
Cannot connect to the device | Try using a different port to ensure that you are not using the Default configuration’s WAN port. Make sure that the port/ethernet cable is not physically damaged. |
Unable to Netinstall the device | Make sure that your setup is correct. Try putting a router or a switch between your computer and the device. More information is here. |
Device reboots under load | Try a different power supply. Upgrade RouterOS to the latest Stable version. Reset RouterOS configuration to defaults /system reset-configuration. |
Device reboots without any load | Upgrade device’s RouterOS to the latest Stable version. Reset RouterOS configuration to defaults /system reset-configuration. |
One of Ethernet port is not linking | Try using a new Ethernet cable and PoE injector if PoE IN is used. |
One of SFP/SFP+/QSFP port is not linking/low throughput | Make sure both ends of your setup are compatible. |
SFP module not working | Make sure that the correct optical cable is used (single-mode/multimode). |
SIM card is not recognized | Try a different SIM card and make sure that its orientation is correct. Depending on the slot type, make sure the card has clicked and fixed in place or fully inserted. |
LTE does not connect | If the SIM card is recognized, make sure that you have set the correct APN. Digital Republic APN: APN |
LTE connects, but does not let data through | Make sure that you have set the correct APN. Digital Republic APN: APN |
Missing LTE interface | Make sure your device is a LTE Kit version and the modem is inserted. |
LTE modem is not recognized | Install the latest RouterOS Stable version. |
LED is not working | Install the latest RouterOS Stable version, applying the default configuration. |
Contact MikroTik support |
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