How Space-Vision Uses WhatsApp AI + Admiral API to Simplify Vessel Monitoring When your clients operate vessels across oceans with satellite-based connectivity, every byte of bandwidth matters—and every second counts. That’s exactly why Space-Vision BV - a leading maritime connectivity…
Recently we helped a new Admiral customer onboard a MikroTik that is configured to send all traffic through a tunnel to their data center so that they can provide remote services. They desired to send all traffic over the tunnel…
Did you know the /interface/lte/monitor command on MikroTik devices provides real-time, low-level diagnostic data about the LTE modem? This data is incredibly valuable for network engineers and administrators. Here's an example output and what I think about it from both…
It’s Earth Day — a perfect time to celebrate the technologies that help us reduce our footprint without sacrificing performance. And if you’re a network nerd (like us), there’s a silent hero in the sustainability story you should know about:…
Different routers have different feature sets and management interfaces, though security remains paramount. Brute Force attacks are one of the most common router vulnerabilities. This is very relevant to MikroTik users, since by default a MikroTik router will allow all…
In Episode 2 of the Bridge Mode series, MikroTik Marc and guest Tyler Casey from DM-Tech Internet, take us deeper into Low-Cost Hardware Routing and Layer 3 Hardware (L3HW) routing on MikroTik switches. If you're looking to maximize performance while keeping costs low, this episode is…
About a year ago (March 7, 2024), some amazing gentlemen (Lorenzo Busatti - Italy, Jaromir Cihak - Czech Republic, and Ron Touw - United Kingdom) hosted the first MikroTik User Meeting that was NOT a MUM since COVID in 2020…
There's nothing better than getting together with a bunch of like minded MikroTik users to learn about cool new use cases and exciting ways to use your MikroTiks or technology you didn't know about. Years ago, there used to be…
Recently we had a support question related to asking about FCS ERROR alerts in the Admiral Dashboard. In a MikroTik, each interface tracks tons of data about its link, traffic and errors, and if you've opted in to notifications the…
Default usernames and passwords are significant security vulnerabilities on any internet facing device. It’s a bit like keeping a key to the front door under your mat. Certainly, it is convenient. Though anyone else could enter. Similarly, routers have default…
Every public IP address is vulnerable to attacks. One of the most common attacks is the SSH brute force attacks, a hacking technique where automated tools try thousands of different usernames and passwords in an attempt to gain access. Defense…
Unlocking the Power of MikroTik's RoMON feature: A Comprehensive Guide One of the things that can really suck as a network administrator is when you fat finger an IP address, subnet mask, CIDR or IP route. Another PITA can be…
Port forwarding allows a private network to be accessed by specific remote servers and devices on the internet. A port is a virtualized point where networks connect and end, both internal and external. Each port is associated with a number…
Hey guys, recently we had to use the packet sniffer tool inside of a MikroTik to help us discover what was going on with a new feature we're working on and we wanted to share with you how you can…
Step by Step guide to setting up ZeroTier on MikroTik Part 1: Using ZeroTier as remote access In this blog post, we will go through the setup of a ZeroTier client on a MikroTik router. Right off the bat, it…
This post shares a step-by-step guide to transferring files to a MikroTik using the Admiral Platform dashboard. This can be achieved efficiently using a combination of SSH and SCP. In this post, we'll walk through the steps to set up…
This post will take a look at MikroTik's logging functionality and share a few simple tweaks to get the best bang for your buck in the logs with just a couple of easy steps. The system logging facility in MikroTik…
Scripting and automation are perhaps the best time-saving joys of any programming language. See how MikroTik RouterOS scripting can save you time!
Tips for using MikroTik's Safe Mode and how using Terminal in place of WinBox can give you some more power that WinBox alone can't do. Be sure to keep your Tiks in Admiral for easy disaster recovery!