Basic of Mikrotik RouterOS

RouterOS is the operating system and software capable of making PCs based on Intel / AMD is able to perform the function of routers, bridges, firewalls, bandwidth settings, wireless AP or client, and many other functions. RouterOS can do nearly all networking functions as well as some server functions.

Types of MikroTik.

1. MikroTik RouterOS.

MikroTik version is in the form of software that can be installed on home computers (PCs) through the CD. You can download the image file from the official website MikroTik RouterOS MikroTik, www.mikrotik.com. However, this image file is a trial version MikroTik which can only be used within 24 hours. To be able to use it full time, you must purchase a license key to record a single license key for only one hard drive.

2. Built In Hardware MikroTik.

MikroTik is in the form of hardware that is specially packaged in a board in which a router already installed MikroTik RouterOS. For this version, the license is included in the price of board MikroTik router.

Remote MikroTik.

1. Remote uses WinBox.

WinBox is an application that changes the ‘black white’ MikroTik into GUI mode is user friendly compared to other routers are still using the console mode.

2. Remote using the browser.

MikroTik condition that the computer can be remote from the browser is MikroTik already have an IP address.

3. Remote using Telnet.

You may want to use telnet remote MikroTik through application program “command prompt” (cmd) existing Windows installation. However, the use of telnet is not recommended in the network due to security issues.

4. Remotely using SSH.

If you use the Windows operating system, you will be able to remote MikroTik through ssh protocol using Putty application. However, if you’re using Linux, ssh is installed by default so you do not need anymore such applications Putty.

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