Mikrotik Device Configuration Guide

This guide provides step-by-step instructions for configuring your Mikrotik router using our dashboard's integrated configuration tool.

Prerequisites

  • A Mikrotik router (any RouterOS compatible device)
  • Basic network setup (power and internet connection)
  • Access to your Hotspot Manager dashboard

Step 1: Access the Configuration Tool

  1. Log in to your Hotspot Manager dashboard
  2. Navigate to Devices section in the sidebar menu
  3. Select the device you want to configure, or create a new device record
  4. Click the Mikrotik Configuration button in the device control panel

Step 2: Basic Network Settings

The configuration tool allows you to customize all essential network parameters:

  1. Interface Configuration

    • Set up bridge interfaces for your hotspot
    • Configure wireless settings (SSID, frequency, security)
    • Set appropriate network modes and protocols

  2. IP Configuration

    • Define IP address pools for DHCP
    • Configure network address ranges
    • Set up DNS servers

Step 3: Hotspot Profile Setup

  1. Profile Creation

    • Create different user profiles (Premium, Enterprise, Ultimate)
    • Configure bandwidth limits for each profile
    • Set session timeouts and idle disconnects

  2. Access Control

    • Configure walled garden for free access to specific sites
    • Set up authentication methods
    • Configure traffic logging options

Step 4: Export Configuration

  1. After configuring all settings, click the Export Configuration button
  2. A .rsc script file will be generated and downloaded automatically
  3. This file contains all necessary commands for your Mikrotik device

Step 5: Apply Configuration to Your Device

  1. Access your Mikrotik router via Winbox or WebFig
  2. Go to Files section and upload the downloaded .rsc file
  3. Open a terminal and type: /import file=filename.rsc
  4. Wait for the configuration to be applied (usually takes 1-2 minutes)
  5. Your device will reboot with the new configuration

Troubleshooting

If you encounter issues during configuration:

  • Ensure your Mikrotik device is running a supported RouterOS version (6.x or later)
  • Check that all physical connections are secure
  • Try importing with verbose option: /import file=filename.rsc verbose=yes
  • If problems persist, use the Remote Configuration option for expert assistance

Next Steps

After successful configuration:

  1. Test the hotspot by connecting a device to your WiFi network
  2. Verify the login page appears correctly
  3. Create test users and confirm they can authenticate properly
  4. Monitor connection statistics from your dashboard