Detailed description of the MIKROTIK MAP Lite menu. Simple setup Wi-Fi point Mikrotik on reception

This instruction, how to step by step to configure the Mikrotik router from scratch without using the factory configuration.

Connecting router Mikrotik

To configure Wi-Fi Router Mikrotik we will need:

internet provider cable (Triolan, Maxnet, Will, Airbites, Vega or any other);
computer or laptop with Wi-Fi;
router Mikrotik. It will distribute the Internet on the cable, as well as on Wi-Fi on a laptop, smartphone, TV with Wi-Fi or tablet.

internet provider cable connect to the first port of the router;
connect the computer to the Mikrotik router with a network cable in any LAN port from 2 to 5;
laptop and other wireless devices connect via Wi-Fi;
the power supply includes a Mikrotik router in the POWER connector.

Setting up a network card computer

In order for the computer to go to the Mikrotik router settings, configure the network card to receive automatic settings.

Open the "Start" → "Control Panel" → "Center for network management and shared access".

Let us go to "Changing the Adapter Parameters".

Press the right mouse button on the "LAN connection" and select "Properties"

Click on the "Internet version 4 (TCP / IPv4)" protocol and the "Properties" button.

Select "Get an IP address automatically" and press the "OK" button.

If the network card does not automatically receive an IP address from the subnet 192.168.88.x, try to specify it manually (for example: 192.168.88.21) or.

Login to the Mikrotik router settings

You can configure the router Mikrotik in different ways:

With the help of a special program WINBOX. For Windows. Download on the official website.
With the help of a browser, turning to 192.168.88.1. The proxy server should not be specified in the browser settings!
Setting through Telnet.

We will configure the Mikrotik router using Winbox.

Connect to the Mikrotik router:

Run the Winbox program and go to the tab. Neighbors.;
Your router will appear in the list. Press the left mouse button on its MAC address;
Press the button Connect..
Login. default admin., Password empty.

Reset Routher Settings

Reset all the Mikrotik router settings.

When you first log, you will have a window as in the picture below. Press the button Remove Configuration.

If you did not appear this window, reset the settings through the menu:

Select the menu on the left System - Reset Configuration;
Tick No Default Configuration.;
Press the button RESET CONFIGURATION..
Press the button Yes And wait for the device to restart.

Network interface description

Mikrotik network interface configuration will look like this: the first port ether1 will be connected to the provider (WAN port), the remaining ports ether2-5 Will work in the switch mode to connect the computers of the local network.

To not confuse network interfaces, we describe them with the help of comments.

We enter into the Mikrotik settings using Winbox.

We write to the first port Ether1 comment "WAN":

Open menu Interfaces.;
Select the first interface ether1;
Press the yellow button Comment;
Wan.";
Press the button OK..

We write to the second port Ether2 Comment "LAN":

Select the interface ether2.;
Press the yellow button Comment;
In the window that appears, enter a comment " Lan.";
Press the button OK..

Now the list of interfaces clearly seen their purpose.

Setting up the WAN interface Mikrotik

Changing Mac Addresses Wan Port

If your provider blocks access to the MAC address network, you must first change the MAC address of the router Mikrotik router. Otherwise, skip this item.

To change the MAC address of the MIKROTIK port, open in the Winbox menu New Terminal and enter the team:

/ Interface Ethernet Set Ether1 Mac-Address \u003d 00: 01: 02: 03: 04: 05

Where ether1 - Wan interface name, 00:01:02:03:04:05 - Allowed Mac address.

To return the native Mac port address, you need to execute the command:

/ Interface Ethernet Reset-Mac Ether1

Where ether1 - interface name.

Setting up Dynamic IP.

If the Internet provider provides you with network settings automatically, you need to configure the WAN port of the router Mikrotik to receive DHCP settings:

Open menu IP;
Choose DHCP Client.;
In a new window in the list Interface.: Choose Wan Interface ether1;
Press the button OK. To save the settings.

Now we received the IP address from the provider, which is displayed in the column IP adress.

Open menu New Terminal;
In the terminal we write a team ping 8.8.8.8. ENTER on keyboard.

Setting up Static IP.

If you use static network settings, you need to configure the WAN port of the Mikrotik router manually.

We will configure the static IP address and the Mikrotik WAN subnet mask:

Open menu IP;
Choose Addresses.;
In the window that appears, click the Add button (plusion);
In a new window in the field Address: We prescribe static IP address / subnet mask;
In the list Interface: Choose a Wan interface ether1;
OK..

Configure the address of the Internet gateway Mikrotik:

Open menu IP;
Choose Routes.;
In the window that appears, click the Add button (plusion);
In a new window in the field Gateway.: We are prescribed IP address gateway;
Press the button OK. To save the settings.

Add addresses DNS servers Mikrotik:

Open menu IP;
Choose DNS.;
In the window that appears, click the button Settings;
In a new window in the field Servers.: We prescribe an IP address of the preferred DNS server;
Press the "Down" button (Black Triangle) to add another field for input;
In a new field, we prescribe an alternative DNS server address;
Put a tick Allow Remote Requests.;
Press the button OK. To save the settings.

Check that there is access to the Internet:

Open menu New Terminal;
In the terminal we write a team ping 8.8.8.8. (Tongue Google Website) and click ENTER on keyboard.

As you can see, Pinggi is 60ms, then the Internet is connected and running. You can stop the execution of the command to combine the keys on the Ctrl + C keyboard.

On computers connected to the Mikrotik router, the Internet will not work until you configure the local network, Firewall and NAT.

PPPOE Setup

If you are using an ADSL modem to which the Mikrotik router is connected via the network cable, you must first configure the ADSL modem to Bridge mode (bridge).

Configure client PPPoE connection on the Mikrotik router:

On the left choose the menu PPP.;
Click the Add button (Plusion);
Choose PPPoe Client..

Configure PPPoe Parameters Mikrotik Connections:

After creating PPPoe, the connection opposite it should appear R.which suggests that the connection is established.

Check that there is a connection with the Internet:

Open menu New Terminal;
In the terminal we write a team Ping 8.8.8.8. (Tongue Google Website) and click ENTER on keyboard.

As you can see, Pinggi is 60ms, then the Internet is connected and running. You can stop the execution of the command to combine the keys on the Ctrl + C keyboard.

On computers connected to the Mikrotik router, the Internet will not work until you configure the local network, Firewall and NAT.

Combine Wi-Fi and wired interfaces in the local network

To computers connected to the router on the cable and Wi-Fi, "see each other", you must combine wireless and wired MIKROTIK interfaces. If you have a router without Wi-Fi, you only combine wired interfaces.

Create an association bridge-Local (bridge);

Open menu Bridge;
Press the button Add. (plusing);
In field Name. We prescribe the name of the association bridge-Local;
Press the button OK..

We add to the wired EthetNet ports 2-5:

Go to the tab Ports.;
Press the button Add. (plusing);
In the list Interface. Choose Ethernet Port. ether2.;
In the list Bridgeselect the name of the association bridge-Local;
Press the button OK.;
Similarly, add ports ether3, Ether4, Ether5.

We add to the Wi-Fi interface.

Go to the tab Ports.;
Press the button Add. (plusing);
In the list Interface. Select a wireless interface WLAN1;
In the list Bridgeselect the name of the association bridge-Local;
Press the button OK..

Assigning an IP address of the local network

Configure the IP address of the local Mikrotik:

Open menu IP;
Choose Addresses.;
Press the button Add. (plusing);
In field Address Introduce the address and mask of the local network, for example 192.168.88.1/24;
In the list Interface. Choose bridge-Local;
Press the button OK..

Setting up DHCP Server

To make computers connected to the router, received network settings automatically, configure the DHCP server Mikrotik:

Now the network cable is turned off from the router and connect once again to it.

Setting up Wi-Fi Access Points Mikrotik

First you need to enable Wi-Fi Module:

Open menu Wireless.;
Select a Wi-Fi interface wLAN1;
Press the button Enable (Blue tick).

Create a password to connect to Mikrotik access point:

Open the tab Security Profiles;
Click the Add button (Plusion);
In a new window in the field Name.: Indicate the name of the security profile;
For better security, we only register for the protocol WPA2 PSK.;
In field WPA2 Pre-Shared Key Enter a password to access a Wi-Fi point;
To save the settings, press the button OK..

Configure Wi-Fi Parameters Mikrotik:

Open the tab Interfaces.;
Making a double click button on a wi-fi interface wLAN1to go to its settings;
Go to the tab Wireless.;
In the list Mode: Select mode of operation aP Bridge (access point in the bridge mode);
In the list Band.: We choose what standards Wi-Fi point will work, we chose B / g / n;
In field SSID.: We prescribe the name of the access point;
In the list Security Profile Select the security profile name in which we created a password to access a Wi-Fi point;
Press the button OK. To save the settings.

You can now connect to the Wi-Fi router.

On computers connected to the Mikrotik router via Wi-Fi, the Internet will not work until you configure Firewall and NAT.

Configure Firewall and Nat

To computers access the Internet, you must configure Firewall and NAT on the Mikrotik router.

Open the New Terminal menu to enter commands.

Setting up NAT. Performed by the following commands:

iP Firewall Nat Add Chain \u003d Srcnat Out-Interface \u003d ether1action \u003d Masquerade.

Where ether1 - This is an interface that Internet comes from the provider. For PPPOE connections, the name of the interface pppoe is specified.

NAT settings are enough to earn the Internet.

Protect Router. - Teams to protect the router:

iP Firewall Filter Add Action \u003d Accept Chain \u003d Input Disabled \u003d NO Protocol \u003d ICMP
iP Firewall Filter Add Action \u003d Accept Chain \u003d Input Connection-State \u003d Established Disabled \u003d NO in-Interface \u003d ether1
iP Firewall Filter Add Action \u003d Accept Chain \u003d Input Connection-State \u003d Related Disabled \u003d NO in-Interface \u003d ether1
iP Firewall Filter Add Action \u003d Drop Chain \u003d Input Disabled \u003d NO in-Interface \u003d ether1

Protect Lan. - Protection of the internal network:

iP Firewall Filter Add Action \u003d Jump Chain \u003d Forward Disabled \u003d NO in-Interface \u003d ether1jUMP-TARGET \u003d Customer
iP Firewall Filter Add Action \u003d Accept Chain \u003d Customer Connection-State \u003d Established Disabled \u003d No
iP Firewall Filter Add Action \u003d Accept Chain \u003d Customer Connection-State \u003d Related Disabled \u003d No
iP Firewall Filter Add Action \u003d DROP CHAIN \u200b\u200b\u003d Customer Disabled \u003d No

We assign the types of interfaces to protect the internal network ( external - external internal - Internal LAN):

iP UPNP Interfaces Add Disabled \u003d No Interface \u003d Ether1 Type \u003d EXTERNAL
iP UPNP Interfaces Add Disabled \u003d No Interface \u003d Ether2 Type \u003d Internal
iP UPNP Interfaces Add Disabled \u003d No Interface \u003d Ether3 Type \u003d Internal
iP UPNP Interfaces Add Disabled \u003d NO Interface \u003d Ether4 Type \u003d Internal
iP UPNP Interfaces Add Disabled \u003d No Interface \u003d Ether5 Type \u003d Internal
iP UPNP Interfaces Add Disabled \u003d No Interface \u003d Bridge-Local Type \u003d Internal

Change the password access to the Mikrotik router

To change the access password to the MIKROTIK router, follow these steps:

Open menu System.;
Choose Users.;
Making a double click of the mouse button on the user Admin.;
Press the button Password ...;
In field NEW PASSWORD. We enter a new password;
In field Confirm Password. Confirm the new password;
In the window Change Password. Press the button OK.;
In the window User. Press the button OK..

To reset Mikrotik to factory settings, do the following:

Turn off the router;
Press and hold the button Reset.;
Turn on the power of the router;
Wait until the indicator flashes Act. And release the button Reset..

After that, the router will reboot, and you can go to configure with the standard username admin. without password.

If you enter the settings using the WINBOX program, the following window will appear:

Use the button OK. You can quickly configure the default router.

Button Remove Configuration. Allows you to reset all settings for subsequent manual adjustment of the router.

Comes Map Lite (RBmapl-2ND) in a box of the already familiar cardboard for Mikrotik, though its design is somewhat different from other products of the company. In addition to the router itself, in the kit there is a power supply with a microUSB plug, an informational leaflet and a metal plate, which we will tell a little later.

The first thing amazing is the size, Map Lite is not just small, it is very small. For comparison, we took a fairly popular 3G TP-LINK TL-MR3020 model.

Even on the background of the TL-MR3020, the novelty from Mikrotik looks very compact. What is already there, Map Lite (RBMAPL-2ND) is noticeably less than its older fellow in the face of Map. Something, of course, I had to donate: the Lite-version lost the second network port, and the only remaining remaining was replaced by a special modification used in ultrabooks (thin laptops). Unfortunately, there is no USB support, and sorry, because the processor itself supports USB, and the same 3G / 4G modem could be connected using an OTG cable.

map Lite on the background of a modern smartphone with a diagonal 4.7 "

On the other hand, when using microUSB for an external modem, the power would have to be supplied by PoE, and for this, at least the injector and standard power supply with DC Jack would be required. Therefore, weighing everything in advance, as well as the cost of the device, any claims to the absence of a USB port disappear by themselves.

As you already understood, with a standard configuration, the device receives from a standard power supply to 5V via the microUSB port, just like the HAP Lite. In this case, the network port also supports PoE in, and not only the standard Passive PoE, but also 802.3at / af. In addition, the device supports a wide range of incoming PoE voltage from 10 to 60V, which allows you to connect it to any MIKROTIK device with POE OUT support.

The top panel has 4 indicators: PWR, AP / CAP, ETH and WiFi. The presence of the CAP indicator will be very useful in cases where Map Lite (RBMAPL-2ND) will be used in conjunction with the controller.

Near the network interface there is a multifunction WPS / MODE / RESET button.

Pay attention to the rhombus on the rear panel of the device, it is a special recess for the metal plate, which is included. The fact is that Map Lite (RBMAPL-2ND) is quite lightweight, so engineers equipped it with a magnet for fastening on a metal base. If the basis is not metallic - a metal plate is entering the game, on the one hand it has a protruding rhombus, for even fixation on Map Lite, on the other hand, bilateral tape is glued.

The blue coating on the plate is a transporting polyethylene, which prevents scratching, after gluing the plate, before use, it must be removed. Map Lite is fixed quite reliably, and removed quickly and easily.

Hardware implement Map Lite (RBMAPL-2ND)

In order to disassemble the device, certain skills and a special tool will be required, moreover, when disassembling, you can damage the board and lose the warranty. For those who are interested in the internships of the novelty, we specifically disassembled Map Lite (RBMAPL-2ND).

It's time to look inside the housing.

The inner part of the housing is used as a maximum, free space, as such. From above, the processor is glued to the thermal package to improve heat removal from the chip. On the reverse side of the board at the site of the processor soldering, a headpoint is installed slightly larger size, which further prevents the contact of the magnets with a printed circuit board, which can lead to a closure.

The basis of the system is the Wisoc chip ATHEROS QCA9533 (QCA9533-BL3A, the MIPS 24KC V7.4 architecture) made by Qualcomm with a working frequency of 650 MHz. For this chip, the standard frequency is 560 MHz, so 650 MHz is a small factory overclocking. There is no reason for concern, because Other Mikrotik products on QCA9531 / 9533 have a similar CPU frequency: Hap Lite, Hap Lite Tc, Hap, Wap, Hex Lite, Hex PoE Lite, SXT Lite 5 AC, PowerBox.

QCA9531 / 9533 is characterized by good performance, low power consumption and heat dissipation. In other solutions with a spacious case, the processor heating is practically not felt. Map Lite, in turn, has a compact body, and the processor is in contact with the housing, so the heating is felt when working. It is possible to characterize it as "above average." Considering the configuration of the device (only 1 network port), the processor frequency can be safely reduced to 550 MHz through Winbox, the heating of the chip will be lower, and it will practically not affect performance.

About the size of the RBMAPL-2ND PCB fee you can sue yourself, looking at the photo below:

The amount of RAM is 64 MB (Nanya NT5TU32M16EG-AC chip, 512 Mbps, DDR2-800 SDRAM), which is unusual for a device with such positioning. Permanent memory has a volume of 16 MB (WinBond 25Q128FVSG chip, 128 Mbps, Flash), which is a well-established standard for almost all devices of the lower and medium price segment.

Both antennas are internal, implemented by etching on the board, according to the official Datasheet, the gain of 1.5 dBi. In general, technical implementation causes pleasant impressions.

The first inclusion of Map Lite, operating modes

In our test configuration, MAP Lite was connected with a cable to the 5th port of the Mikrotik RB951UI-2HND router, i.e. The access point was posted on the classic Passive PoE.

After switching on, an open Mikrotik-XXXXXX wireless network appeared, and it is necessary to connect to it to adjust the access point.

By default, the devices on Routeros have a local IP 192.168.88.1, Admin login, empty password. The first thing should be updated to the latest version of Routeros, at the time of writing this version is version 6.34.1. For new devices, updates often come out, our model is not an exception.

The default settings suggest automatic channel selection and support for all 802.11 b / g / n standards. To carry out tests, the channel is selected manually, and the security type with Open changes to WPA2 + AES.

The device runs running Routeros with the 4th license level, therefore provides high flexibility of settings. In addition to the two standard Router modes (router) and Bridge (bridge), the QuickSet quick setup panel is available as many as 5 operating modes.

By default, the WISP AP mode is used - the access point mode with advanced settings is also present, the HOME AP mode is also a simplified AP setup mode. To use, together with the CAPSMAN controller, a CAP mode is provided (controlled access point), which makes Map Lite Mikrotik one of the most affordable solutions for building a wireless network in the hotel rooms.

To connect to a remote wireless network, a CPE mode is provided. The last mode is unexpected enough - PTP Bridge, i.e. The mode of creating a wireless bridge between two devices.

Testing Map Lite.

As mentioned earlier, Map Lite was originally connected to RB951UI-2HND (5th port with PoE Out). On the local RB951 network (subnet 106.0 / 24), there was a PC connected via twisted pair, the JPERF server was launched on it. A second PC with an external Netis WF2190 adapter (RealTek 8812AU chip, external antennas, MIMO 2x2: 2) was connected to the Map Lite wireless network (subnet 88.0 / 24).

Thus, when establishing a connection between PK1 and PK2, a wireless module is activated, and traffic goes between the local and external network (WLAN / LAN<=> WAN), i.e. Traffing routing (routing).

When exchanging TCP packages, the maximum speed on average was 93-94 Mbps (both PCs in one room), the loading of the processor was an average of 30%. As you can see, the reserve on the processor is quite large.

Under the exchange of UDP packages, the speed reached an average of 115 Mbps, which is not surprising because This protocol has features, and the wireless network maintains a channel speed of 300 Mbps. For the third test, Map Lite and the PC connected to it, were separated for a certain distance, to be more accurate - by 8-9 meters. In addition, there were 3 walls between them: the first major brick, the second 1 brick, the third plaster.

The presence of obstacles and interference is the problem of all access points without exception. The total speed decreased to the level of 25-40 Mbps. When working with conventional laptops, the speed will be lower, because For the test, we used a powerful external USB adapter.

In the fourth test, both PCs were in the same room, but both were connected to the Map Lite wireless network.

The average speed in such a configuration is 44 Mbps. The speed will change if both PCs are out of sight of each other (in the wireless module settings, it is recommended to enable the "RTS CTS" option).

Finally

Mikrotik engineers once again managed to present an interesting product. Map Lite is distinguished by a democratic price and a good feature. How to use it - to solve you, because despite your sizes, this baby is equipped with a good processor and runs running Routeros Level 4, which opens up ample opportunities for configuring. The list of possibilities we have already been listed above. Already, we can talk about the fact that Map Lite is one of the best budget products of the company, at the level with HAP Lite.

Mikrotik Map Lite (RBMAPL-2ND) - A new compact router from Mikrotik, equipped with a WiFi radio module (operating at 2.4 GHz (802.11b / g / n) and a classic Ethernet port.

Features of the model Mikrotik Map Lite (RBMAPL-2ND):

1. Thanks to the magnetic base, this router can be placed on metal surfaces.

2. "Micro" size of the device harmoniously fit into the design of the house or office.

3. Power Support both through a network adapter and via Ethernet POE technology port (standard 802.3AT).

4. Multiple operation modes: Access point and / or client station.

5. Built-in modern operating system Mikrotik Routeros LEVEL 4 license.

6. Mobile, pocket, powerful router.

Characteristics of Mikrotik Map Lite

CPU	Qualcomm QCA9533 650 MHz
Oz	64 MB DDR2.
ROM.	16 MB Flash.
Ethernet ports	1x 10/100 Mbps Ethernet with AUTO-MDI / X
Module WIFI.	2.4 GHz, 802.11b / g / n, mimo 2x2
Transmitter power	Up to 20 dBm for the Russian Federation (up to 22 dBm for other countries)
Gain	1.5 DBI
Food	microusb 5 V, 1 A (power supply included); PoE 5-60 in DC in the Ether1 - Passive PoE or 802.3af / AT port (Pins: 4, 5 (+); 7, 8 (-) or 3, 6 (+); 1, 2 (-))
Maximum power consumption	3.5 W.
Input voltage range	5-60 B.
The size	48 x 49 x 11 mm
Operating ambient temperature	-30 .. +70 ° C
OS.	MIKROTIK ROUTEROS LEVEL 4
Manufacturer	Mikrotik.
Country brand	Latvia
Guarantee	12 months

In this article, we will tell you how to quickly configure the Wi-Fi point Mikrotik to receive the Internet using the simplified Quick Set menu.

This instruction is suitable for all Wi-Fi points MIKROTIK with the Routeros Level3 operating system and above: SXT Lite2, SXT Lite5, Groove 52HPN, SXT 5 AC, SXT G-2HND, etc.

Configuration can be performed via a WINBOX web browser or Windows software. It is most convenient to do this through Winbox, because the program can connect to the device not only by the IP address, but also by the MAC address.

Sometimes after resetting the device to factory settings, it is not assigned a standard IP address 192.168.88.1. In this case, you must connect to the MAC address device using the Winbox program and apply the standard configuration.

The article will add configuration using Winbox. Setup via a web browser is performed in a similar way.

Connect Wi-Fi Points to Computer

First, connect the wireless point to the computer via PoE injector, as shown in the figure. After setting up the Wi-Fi point, you can turn off the computer and connect to the router or switch.

Setting up a network card computer

To get into the Wi-Fi settings of the Mikrotik point, you must configure the computer's network card to the IP address from one subnet, for example 192.168.88.21 .

Open Start → Control Panel → Network Management Center and Shared Access.

Right-click on LAN connection and select Properties.

Choose Internet Protocol version 4 (TCP / IPv4) and click Properties.

Choose Use the following IP address, enter the IP address 192.168.88.21 , Subnet mask 255.255.255.0 and click OK..

Login to settings

If you configure a Wi-Fi point Mikrotik via a web browser (Internet Explorer or other), write in the address bar 192.168.88.1 - This is the default IP address for Mikrotik devices.

Attention! In the web browser, the Proxy server should not be specified in the settings.

In the window that opens, enter Login: admin. without password and click Login..

We will configure the Wi-Fi point of Mikrotik using the program, so download Winbox from the manufacturer's website and run.

Click the tab Neighbors. and click Refresh.. Your point should appear in the list.

Please note that if you click on the MAC address, then we will connect to the MAC address device.

If you click on the IP address, we will connect to the device by IP address.

We click on the Mac address, after which it will appear in the field Connect to:Introduce login admin. without password and press the button Connect..

If you have connected and configure the device for the first time, the window will appear as in the picture below. It proposes to apply standard factory settings. Press the button OK..

Open the menu on the left Quick Set..

In the window that appears, we will configure the Wi-Fi Mikrotik point to receive the Internet from another wireless point.

Selection of work mode

First in the upper left corner choose mode CPE(client).

In chapter Configuration. You must select the network mode.

Mode Router. - Use when connected to a Wi-Fi point or base station provider and want to hide customers who will be per point in a separate subnet. Otherwise, each client would need to conclude an agreement with the Internet connection provider. In this mode, the provider does not see subscribers who are behind the client Wi-Fi point. The wireless point plays the role of the router (Internet gateway) for customers.

Customer Wi-Fi Point Allows you to connect only one computer over the cable. But if you connect a Wi-Fi router to the device, then you can distribute the Internet on Wi-Fi and on a cable to several subscribers (computers, smartphones, phones).

If you use a Wi-Fi point to connect to a neighbor Wi-Fi router, we recommend using Router mode. There are situations where in Bridge mode, the client point connects to a Wi-Fi router and receives automatic network settings, but the computer cannot receive settings and access the Internet. In this case, use the Router mode.

Mode Bridge- Using when you need to see all devices behind the client Wi-Fi point. In this case, all subscribers are in the same network and can transmit data to each other.

For example, you have a main office and several remote warehouses that need to be combined into a common computer network. For this task, Bridge is more suitable. When using this mode, the central router of the company will distribute automatic network settings to all computers on the network, including remote warehouses.

Configuring operation in Router mode

In chapter Configuration. Select Operating Mode Router..

If your provider provides network settings automatically by DHCP, then in the section Wireless Network.

Address Acquisition - Choose Automatic..

If the provider uses static network settings in the section Wireless Network. Make the following settings:

Address Acquisition - Choose Static.;
IP address - Enter the IP address that the provider issued you. Typically, static settings are specified in the contract with the provider;
NetMask. - specify the mask;
Gateway. - Enter the gateway address;
DNS Servers. - Specify the address of DNS servers.

If the provider uses the PPPoE connection, in the section Wireless Network. Make the following settings:

Address Acquisition - Choose PPPoe;
PPPoe User. - Enter the username;
PPPOE password. - enter password;
PPPoe Service Name. - Enter the name of the service.

Now do the local network setting in the section Local Network:

IP address - Specify the IP address of the client Wi-Fi point. Leave Standard 192.168.88.1 ;
NetMask. - Choose a standard mask for our subnet 255.255.255.0 ;
DHCP Server - Put a tick to turn on the DHCP server. It will automatically distribute network settings to clients behind the device;
DHCP Server Range. - Range of IP addresses that will be issued to connected customers. We enter the range 192.168.88.10-192.168.88.254 ;
NAT. - We put a tick to allow customers the Internet access.

Configuring work in Bridge mode

Select in the section Configuration. Operating mode Bridge.

If you want a client Wi-Fi point to receive network settings from the provider automatically by DHCP, then in section Bridge

Address Acquisition - Choose Automatic..

If you use static network settings, in section Bridge Perform the following settings:

Address Acquisition - Choose Static.;
IP address - Enter the IP address of the client Wi-Fi point;
NetMask. - Choose a mask 255.255.255.0 ;
Gateway. - Enter the IP address of the gateway (IP address of the router);
DNS Servers. - Specify the address of DNS servers. You can specify the address of the router or the address of the Google DNS server 8.8.8.8 .

Configure Wi-Fi Connection

Now execute Wi-Fi connection to the base station provider.

In chapter Wireless. Perform the following settings:

In column Network Name. - Select the name Wi-Fi point to which you need to connect;
In field WiFi Password. - Enter the password to connect to a Wi-Fi point if it is used;
Press buttons Apply and Connect..

After the generated settings should appear Status: Connected to Ess and connection parameters.

If you set up a client point to work in an elected subnet from 192.168.88.xxx, do not forget in the settings of the computer's network card to change the network settings to the required subnet. Otherwise you will not have access to the Internet.

Solving Connection Problems

In the latest firmware in the Quick Set menu, the CPE client mode is buggy. The problem is that QuickSet does not properly saves a password to connect to a Wi-Fi point. In this case, you will see that the device is constantly in search of the network with Status: Searching for Network, as it shown on the picture.

In the logs there will be error messages Mic Failure (14)as in the picture below.

To fix this do the following:

Open menu Wireless., go to the tab Security Profiles and click double click on the profile named default..

In the window that opens in the fields WPA Pre-Shared Key and WPA2 Pre-Shared Key Re-enter the password to connect to the Wi-Fi point, and click OK..

After that, the device must connect to the base station in the client mode. To check it out, open the menu Quick Set. You have to appear Status: Connected to Ess and connection parameters.

Changing the standard administrator password

So that no one, besides the administrator, cannot go to the Wi-Fi settings, you need to put a password. The default password is not.

To do this in the section System. in field Password. Enter the new password and confirm it in the field. Confirm Password..

At the end, press the button OK.To save all settings.

Now to the client Wi-Fi point Mikrotik, you can connect a Wi-Fi cable router or a switch to distribute the Internet to several subscribers.

Reset

If you have been nervous with the settings and cannot enter the device, reset it to the factory settings.

Turn off the power;
Hold and hold the button Reset.;
Power supply;
Wait until the LED flashes;
Release the button Reset.;
After rebooting, connect to the device using the Winbox program to the MAC address, because The device may have an IP address 0.0.0.0. In this case, you will not be able to get into the settings via the Web interface according to the standard IP address 192.168.88.1.
In WINBOX in the window that appears, click OK.To apply default settings. In some firmware, this window may not appear, and the standard configuration immediately applies.

The modern development of the wireless communication led to the fact that many people, planning a home or apartment repair, will not organize a wired low-voltage wiring for network switching, and use Wi-Fi capabilities. However, there are often situations where a cable connection is needed for a specific device.

When moving to a new apartment, I found that it completely lacks a low-current layout or any sockets "under the Internet", but did not give it values, because All my devices work perfectly with Wi-Fi. But faced with the need to solve this problem when I decided to install the old Smart TV at home without Wi-Fi module and the old satellite receiver, on which with a non-working complete USB-WiFi adapter.

The device came to the rescue. Attention attracted that the power of the device can be carried out not only by Passive PoE or PoE 802.3AF / AT (PoE +), but also with the USB port. The incoming voltage of the device is only 5 V! The convenience is that Map Lite can be powered by a regular USB-Microusb Data cable from any USB connector, which has food! As a router, I also decided to use Mikrotik, "By air" using Map Lite, connecting a satellite receiver and a TV to it, while. Important: Devices running Routeros support Station Bridge mode, which allows pass-through passage of traffic without having to configure NAT on the client device. All this makes it possible to connect to your wireless network any device that is not equipped with a Wi-Fi module - without laying cables, without using additional electrical outlets, and with minimal cost!

Configuring a device for connecting to a WiFi-network is very simple. For example, we will implement all settings using Winbox.

To begin with, you will connect to the device according to the short manual and execute the full reset of the device - System → Reset Configuration.

After the first connection, you open the Bridge menu and add a new bridge interface.

Now it is necessary that the device receives the network settings (address, DNS, gateway), from our central router. To do this, we turn on the DHCP-Client function on the Breez Created Interface: Open IP → DHCP Client and click "Add". You need to make sure that the interface created Bridge is selected in the Interface field.

Next, connect our device to the common network. To do this, first, you need to specify the key that is necessary for connecting to Wi-Fi: open the "Wireless" menu on the left, the Security Profiles tab and add a new security profile. In the profile, you must fill in the field with the key and select the security modes are currently available for connecting to your network.

We perform connection to the network: Open the "Interfaces" tab and double click open the network interface settings; Open the "Wireless" tab and press the SCAN button. Then press the "Start" button. When the Wi-Fi network is displayed in the field below, select the left button to your network and click "Connect". After that, you need to check that the device works in Station-Bridge mode (Mode \u003d Station Bridge).

"Final barcode": Select the security profile with our name in the Security Profile field.