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If you've encountered a series of Error 418 messages in your MikroTik routers' logs after updating to RouterOS 7.13 or later, you're not alone. While initially indicative of a problem, these errors are actually benign and can be fixed with a simple configuration change.
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Did you know there's a powerful tool hidden within the RouterOS that can significantly simplify this process - the supout.rif file. In this article, we'll explore how to generate a supout.rif file from your MikroTik router, its significance in network troubleshooting, and introduce an innovative tool that offers a deeper insight into your network's performance and issues.
A hub-spoke VPN architecture is an excellent solution for businesses looking to securely connect remote branches (spokes) to a central office (hub) over the internet. This guide will walk you through setting up a hub-spoke VPN using Ubuntu 22.04 as the hub, two MikroTik routers as the clients, and WireGuard as the VPN protocol. Additionally, we'll configure DNS forwarding to enhance security and content filtering using dnsmasq on the Ubuntu server, effectively blocking malware and adult content for connected users.
Packet analysis is an essential skill for network administrators, offering insights into the health and security of a network. MikroTik routers, equipped with the powerful Sniffer tool, provide a robust platform for capturing network traffic. This guide will walk you through the process of dumping packets on a MikroTik router, exporting them to a pcap file, and analyzing them in Wireshark with a focus on SIP (Session Initiation Protocol) tracing. We will also explore how to stream packets in real-time to Wireshark using the TZSP (TaZmen Sniffer Protocol).
MikroTik's CAPsMAN (Controlled Access Point system Manager) offers a powerful solution, allowing you to centrally manage your APs from a single interface. This guide will walk you through setting up CAPsMAN on MikroTik RouterOS, using four access points and a Cloud Hosted Router (CHR) as the controller. Whether you're setting up a network for a small office or a large event, this setup will provide you with the control and flexibility you need.
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