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MikroCloud Version 3 Sunset

MikroCloud Version 3 Sunset

At the end of March this year, we launched Version 4 of our MikroTik management platform, introducing significant improvements in features, security, and scalability. Today, we announce that we will sunset the Version 3 platform at the end of June 2024.

Solving Fetch Tool Error 418

Solving Fetch Tool Error 418

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.

Viewing MikroTik supout.rif Files with MikroCloud

Viewing MikroTik supout.rif Files with MikroCloud

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.

Setting Up a Hub-Spoke VPN with Ubuntu 22.04 and MikroTik Routers Using WireGuard

Setting Up a Hub-Spoke VPN with Ubuntu 22.04 and MikroTik Routers Using WireGuard

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 on MikroTik: Sniffing and SIP Tracing with Wireshark

Packet Analysis on MikroTik: Sniffing and SIP Tracing with Wireshark

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).

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