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by el berto
Wed Nov 08, 2023 4:07 pm
Forum: The Dude
Topic: Email notification: how to?
Replies: 2
Views: 1971

Re: Email notification: how to?

You need TLS Mode = yes
It was that, thanks.
by el berto
Wed Nov 08, 2023 12:35 pm
Forum: The Dude
Topic: Email notification: how to?
Replies: 2
Views: 1971

Email notification: how to?

Hi guys, I would receive mail notification when device is down (Dude 7.10.1) Device -> Poling -> (Use Notifications checked) -> Notification: - Enabled = checked - Type = email - Server Dns Name = smtp.office365.com - Server Port = (checked) 587 - User = xyz@hotmail.com - Password = xxx - From = xyz...
by el berto
Thu Oct 12, 2023 5:30 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Help overriding default gateway using packet marking
Replies: 0
Views: 1002

Help overriding default gateway using packet marking

Hi guys! I've seen this many years ago, during MilroTik training courses, now I can't find examples... I need to override default gateway using packet marking: RB750: eth1 = 192.168.1.2/24, connected to adsl router (main internet access) 192.168.1.1/24 eth2 = 192.168.10.2/24, connected to GPRS route...
by el berto
Wed May 26, 2021 11:27 am
Forum: General
Topic: Can't ping, no TCP/IP, how to debug?
Replies: 3
Views: 690

Re: Can't ping, no TCP/IP, how to debug?

ARP entries were all "dynamic".
Router was correctly working, I haven't loaded/restored/imported configurations....
by el berto
Wed May 26, 2021 9:07 am
Forum: General
Topic: Can't ping, no TCP/IP, how to debug?
Replies: 3
Views: 690

Can't ping, no TCP/IP, how to debug?

Hi to all users, RB951Ui-2HnD, ROs 6.45.8 I can't ping other devices, I can't ping RB from other devices, no TCP/IP available from inside, I can access to RB only through Winbox-MAC I supposed there could be something wrong with OpenVPN server (I run OpenVPN server on different RB, same board model ...
by el berto
Thu May 20, 2021 6:08 pm
Forum: General
Topic: OpenVPN move to another Board [SOLVED]
Replies: 6
Views: 6704

Re: OpenVPN move to another Board [SOLVED]

No solutions?
The only way I have to make client working again is to de-select "Require Client Certificate" on new server....
by el berto
Mon May 17, 2021 10:08 am
Forum: Scripting
Topic: How to get value in wireless monitor?
Replies: 11
Views: 2670

Re: How to get value in wireless monitor?

ROs 6.19 I do hope this is a standalone network not connected to internet. If its connected to internet, you should upgrade. 6.19 are very old an have many security flaws. Offtopic I updated firmware but ROs dfs is a nightmare due to false "radar detected" and too long waiting times; I ha...
by el berto
Fri May 14, 2021 10:12 am
Forum: Scripting
Topic: How to get value in wireless monitor?
Replies: 11
Views: 2670

Re: How to get value in wireless monitor?

ROs 6.19 Frequency: 5510 scan list: 5495-5520 DFS Mode: radar detect 1 ;;; ap bridge name="wlan2" mtu=1500 mac-address=00:1B:B1:04:BA:4A arp=enabled interface-type=Atheros AR5213 mode=ap-bridge ssid="MTLO" frequency=5510 band=5ghz-a channel-width=10mhz scan-list=5495-5520 wireles...
by el berto
Wed May 12, 2021 9:48 am
Forum: Scripting
Topic: How to get value in wireless monitor?
Replies: 11
Views: 2670

How to get value in wireless monitor?

Hi guys, I would like to get wlan1 frequency (wlan1 is set as client) as value inside a script to avoid wlan2 (set as AP) frequency could overlap wlan1. I've found script examples on the forum working for eth interfaces but not for wireless. /inter wireless monitor [find name="wlan1"] once...
by el berto
Thu Jan 28, 2021 4:03 pm
Forum: General
Topic: OpenVPN move to another Board [SOLVED]
Replies: 6
Views: 6704

Re: OpenVPN move to another Board [SOLVED]

Mmh..... not working. I create CA, server@OVPN2 and client@OVPN2 certificates. print detail Flags: K - private-key, L - crl, C - smart-card-key, A - authority, I - issued, R - revoked, E - expired, T - trusted 0 KL A T name="CA" digest-algorithm=sha256 key-type=rsa country="IT" s...
by el berto
Wed Jan 13, 2021 5:25 pm
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: Cloning VPN server, how to?
Replies: 1
Views: 712

Cloning VPN server, how to?

Hi guys! I successfully made an OpenVPN server using RB951Ui creating certificates on RB951. I made configuration backup. Ok, let's take care something can go wrong, so I supposed I can load backup on different RB951Ui (with same ROs version)..... It doesn't work, I mean I get clone of RB951 but Ope...
by el berto
Thu Nov 26, 2020 12:33 pm
Forum: RouterBOARD hardware
Topic: Ageing wireless cards?
Replies: 2
Views: 1124

Ageing wireless cards?

Hi to all users! I got several links not working during all years I've been using Mikrotik devices, to avoid to waste time searching for trouble, I directly replaced both devices on PtP links. Early radios I bought were using CM9 wireless cards. I have several CM9 old boards I'm testing. I got new (...
by el berto
Mon Jun 22, 2020 8:52 pm
Forum: General
Topic: OpenVPN: moving server onto different device
Replies: 1
Views: 1756

OpenVPN: moving server onto different device

Hi to all users! I successfully made OpenVPN server tests on RB750. Now I would like to move to a different hardware, such RB4011. How can I create new VPN server keeping all old certificates/configurations? I created certificates using following script: :global CN [/system identity get name] :globa...
by el berto
Tue Apr 07, 2020 6:41 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Number of OpenVPN server instances?
Replies: 3
Views: 1851

Re: Number of OpenVPN server instances?

I need two VPN (for two different systems) and I would avoid to buy two devices.
by el berto
Tue Apr 07, 2020 12:34 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Number of OpenVPN server instances?
Replies: 3
Views: 1851

Number of OpenVPN server instances?

Hi to all users! I'm testing OpenVPN server on RB750. I see I can set only one OpenVPN server. Is this an hardware issue or RouterOS issue? I need two OpenVPN servers on same hardware, I would like to buy RB3011 or something similar but I don't know if I can use it or if I must buy two different dev...
by el berto
Thu Mar 19, 2020 4:55 pm
Forum: General
Topic: [OpenVPN] static key?
Replies: 1
Views: 4160

[OpenVPN] static key?

Hi to all, I have to build OpenVPN server using RouterOS. On olv OpenVPN server (Linux) I had this on configuration file: secret static.key made using command: openvpn --genkey --secret static.key I don't unsderstand how import and use it on RouterOS due there are no examples with this on OpenVPN co...
by el berto
Sun Mar 15, 2020 9:41 pm
Forum: General
Topic: DONE OpenVPN with require-client-certificate = yes
Replies: 3
Views: 2948

Re: DONE OpenVPN with require-client-certificate = yes

Hi to all!
I followed wiki instructions for VPN (using easy-rsa) with same issue...
Any solution?
Thanks.
by el berto
Sat Mar 14, 2020 6:48 pm
Forum: General
Topic: [OpenVPN] Doubt about certificates
Replies: 3
Views: 2115

Re: [OpenVPN] Doubt about certificates

On Wiki example I can find: /interface ovpn-server server set [...] require-client-certificate=no This configuration is working. If I enable client-certificate on server log I can see: [OVPN]: <95.244.yyy.xxx>: disconnected <TLS failed> So what's wrong? Something wrong during certificates creation? ...
by el berto
Fri Mar 13, 2020 7:22 pm
Forum: General
Topic: [OpenVPN] Doubt about certificates
Replies: 3
Views: 2115

[OpenVPN] Doubt about certificates

Hi to all, I followed OpenVPN guide found on Wiki. I created certificates: - client.crt - client.pem - ca.crt then imported on client. Client configuration, Dial Out tab: user: VPN_client password: client_test profile: default About certificate, on wiki example it's reported "vpngate-client&quo...
by el berto
Wed Feb 05, 2020 8:25 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Registered client but no connection?
Replies: 2
Views: 930

Re: Registered client but no connection?

Hi Zacharias,
I already set connection for WDS.
On AP I set WDS as static so I have list of all client connected on wireless window.
WDS was already set for bridge1.
Trouble is not configuration not working at all, trouble is routing not working sometimes.
I'll post configuration as soon as possible.
by el berto
Tue Feb 04, 2020 10:31 am
Forum: General
Topic: Registered client but no connection?
Replies: 2
Views: 930

Registered client but no connection?

Hi to all, I have this issue: 922UAGS-5HPacD, firmware 3.22, ROs 6.19 as both AP and client. bridge1 = ethernet and wlan (on both devices), protocol=none (on AP), rstp on client. on AP, mode= AP-bridge on client, mode=station WDS I can correctly see client on registration-tables (Tx/Rx CCQ 95/97%, s...
by el berto
Tue Jan 21, 2020 7:36 pm
Forum: Forwarding Protocols
Topic: How to configure OpenVPN client?
Replies: 2
Views: 5344

How to configure OpenVPN client?

Hi to all, I open new thread hoping to solve this issue: I followed OpenVPN guide found on Wiki and these are my (working) OpenVPN settings on MikroTik RB750 - port: 1194 - protocol: TCP - LZO: disabled - mode: TUN - encryption: AES-256/CBC-256 - authentication: TLS+password - TLS cipher: all - HMAC...
by el berto
Fri Jan 17, 2020 6:13 pm
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: OpenVPN performance
Replies: 0
Views: 1665

OpenVPN performance

Hi to all, I post here hoping it would be the right place. In these days I'm trying to create a VPN: I have MikroTik hardware, Raspberry Pi and Teltonika devices, so I moved to OpenVPN. Following Wiki guide I successfully set OpenVPN server on RB2011UAS, then I connected some Routerboards and Telton...
by el berto
Fri Jan 17, 2020 2:04 pm
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: OVPN assigning stastic IP
Replies: 2
Views: 5311

Re: OVPN assigning stastic IP

Hi, I suppose you had followed OpenVPN guide on Wiki ( https://wiki.mikrotik.com/wiki/OpenVPN ). In the example above it's set: - IP pool for OVPN clients (ip -> pool -> OVPN-pool -> ranges=10.15.32.34-10.15.32.38). - OVPN server IP address (PPP -> Profiles -> your OpenVPN_server_name -> local-addre...
by el berto
Fri Dec 13, 2019 12:49 pm
Forum: RouterBOARD hardware
Topic: Metal and Mant30, best way?
Replies: 1
Views: 2892

Metal and Mant30, best way?

Hi to all, I need to use Metal with Mant30.
I can find cable (N to RP SMA) on Amazon, but it is RG58, so I have 1dB/m of loss; I can't find connectors to connect Mant30 blue cable (btw, which cable type is it?) to Metal.
What do you suggest?
Thanks.
by el berto
Mon Dec 09, 2019 1:15 pm
Forum: General
Topic: erm what is FW 6.55.6 , no mention of it here yet routers say it is current stable?
Replies: 20
Views: 4352

Re: erm what is FW 6.55.6 , no mention of it here yet routers say it is current stable?

a. Use netinstall to latest firmware if sense one is hacked So if RouterBoard has been hacked just rewriting firmware using netinstall will solve issue to have clean (not corrupted) firmware, right? I was using RB750 with an old release 6.22 or 6.30, or something else. I can't download firmware fro...
by el berto
Tue Nov 05, 2019 1:13 pm
Forum: RouterBOARD hardware
Topic: [RBMetalG-52SHPacn] channel width 5/10 MHz?
Replies: 1
Views: 2311

[RBMetalG-52SHPacn] channel width 5/10 MHz?

Hi to all forum users. I ordered Metal 5GHz due previous hardware has been burn after storm; previous wireless setting used 10 MHz channel width and now I can't acces to remote radio until next spring due to snow. I can't change RB model due to enclosure. Supplier would send me RBMetalG-52SHPacn, ma...
by el berto
Thu Aug 01, 2019 12:53 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Winbox login: authentication failed, maybe due to bad blocks?
Replies: 5
Views: 2274

Re: Winbox login: authentication failed, maybe due to bad blocks?

Absolutely no way problem could be created by bad blocks?
by el berto
Thu Aug 01, 2019 10:37 am
Forum: General
Topic: Winbox login: authentication failed, maybe due to bad blocks?
Replies: 5
Views: 2274

Winbox login: authentication failed, maybe due to bad blocks?

Hi to all, ROs 6.19, RB433AH I usually login through winbox, but suddenly "authentication failed". Username and password saved in winbox, so I suppose an hack. I login through webfig (same user) and I can logon. Under "resources" I can read "bad blocks" = 0.1%. Could be...
by el berto
Mon May 20, 2019 11:30 am
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: Wi-Fi on-off switch [SOLVED]
Replies: 27
Views: 25340

Re: Wi-Fi on-off switch [SOLVED]

Any update?
I mean through button...
My customers don't want wait for script detection, they say "Netgear wireless routers have external button to enable/disable wifi, why installing MikroTik?"...
by el berto
Sun Oct 21, 2018 5:19 pm
Forum: General
Topic: [RB433AH] Missing wlan?
Replies: 0
Views: 669

[RB433AH] Missing wlan?

Hi to all, I have RB433AH with 2 wlan cards. Board was correctly working with both cards.
I discovered link gone down due to wlan2 no more detected by ROs.
Any ides about solve and/or debug it instead go to change wlan card?
Thanks.
by el berto
Thu Mar 08, 2018 1:14 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Feature request: Netwatch watchdog?
Replies: 0
Views: 910

Feature request: Netwatch watchdog?

Hi to all, I was taking a look into forum but I haven't found solutions.... Watchdog is set for reboot if system is unresponsive for a minute (if enabled). Watch address will check if address is unresponsive for a minute (10 seconds delay ping, up to 6 timeouts, so 1 minute again). I can only set bo...
by el berto
Wed Feb 28, 2018 10:32 am
Forum: General
Topic: How debug "eth0 no link"?
Replies: 0
Views: 637

How debug "eth0 no link"?

Hi to all, I'm having troubles on eth0 interface. RB433AH (ROs 6.19) often says "no link", always for 7 seconds, then "link ok". My topology is: - RB433AH A (ROs 6.19) -> POE -> switch1 -> Router2 -> My PC - RB433AH B (ROs 6.19) -> POE -> switch1 -> Router2 -> My PC For checking ...
by el berto
Tue Dec 05, 2017 11:25 am
Forum: General
Topic: Multiple neighbor items.... with no IP address?
Replies: 0
Views: 523

Multiple neighbor items.... with no IP address?

Hi to all, I would like to know if there is any reason I can find same RB reported multiple times in Neighbor list, with no IP address: Interface: bridge1 IP address: 192.168.81.27 MAC address: ether1 MAC address Identity: mUd1 Version: 6.19 Board name: RB433 Interface: bridge1 IP address: - empty -...
by el berto
Tue Dec 05, 2017 10:55 am
Forum: General
Topic: Winbox Safe mode
Replies: 29
Views: 70833

Re: Winbox Safe mode

Any updates? I'm working with different ROs versions (some RB using 6.19 and others 6.34), I have big troubles with RSTP and I'm not sure I can get connection with remote device if changing some parameter...... Why don't do this: - Safe Mode OFF = pressing any OK or Apply buttons, configuration is s...
by el berto
Mon Nov 20, 2017 12:34 pm
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: Noise Floor
Replies: 7
Views: 15699

Re: Noise Floor

Hi guys, I have one question: on same link I get two different noise floor levels at same frequency (similar result also on all other frequencies) - CM9 on old radio = about -96dB - R52H = about -104dB Is it normal to earn about 10dB just with new wireless card? Or -96dB means CM9 module is damaged?...
by el berto
Tue Oct 24, 2017 6:46 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Help with license
Replies: 0
Views: 628

Help with license

Hi guys, I got a RB Metal I had to re-install Routeros using netinstall (brand new board stoped working). At boot I got message "Router has no software key". In my account I set Routerboard as hardware and I put Software ID displayed on RB: N2RT-SXWV I get my license -----BEGIN MIKROTIK SO...
by el berto
Thu Oct 05, 2017 11:59 am
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: radar detected problems
Replies: 85
Views: 73065

Re: radar detected problems

Avoiding to open new discussions..... I've been using Alvarion radio for a link (3km) with DFS enabled for several years. It correctly detects radar and founds free frequencies. After a storm I had to replace Alvarion using a Routerboard (AP and client are RB433 with ROs 6.19): DFS detects radar on ...
by el berto
Mon Sep 25, 2017 11:34 am
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: TX Power Settings Incorrect - Script by Consultant
Replies: 10
Views: 2831

Re: TX Power Settings Incorrect - Script by Consultant

yes, if you increase the power over the default, it will work for a short time, and then the card will be damaged. Hi to all, sorry if I resume an old discussion.... In many sites there were 433MHz and 2,4GHz, so sometimes I completely made new installation, other times I had to use old cables. In ...
by el berto
Thu Aug 31, 2017 10:46 am
Forum: General
Topic: RB911G-5HPacD not showing Tx Power in winbox [SOLVED]
Replies: 13
Views: 8089

Re: RB911G-5HPacD not showing Tx Power in winbox [SOLVED]

Same problem with NetMetal5: with default RouterOs it was ok.
Then downgraded to 6.19 (not showing tx power) and same problem after upgrade to 6.29.
by el berto
Thu Aug 31, 2017 10:33 am
Forum: Announcements
Topic: Wireless link calculator updated
Replies: 71
Views: 83291

Re: Wireless link calculator updated

Great job, just some doubts: 1) is there available old version somewhere? (better to manually set cable and antenna parameters and other calculations...) 2) on device selection there are available 4 models of Netmetal5: are them all equal? 3) Tx/Rx gain (I suppose is gain of antenna)... so "Out...
by el berto
Wed Jun 07, 2017 12:28 pm
Forum: RouterBOARD hardware
Topic: [NetMetal5] Can I use single chain?
Replies: 6
Views: 1361

Re: [NetMetal5] Can I use single chain?

No, default config enables both chains.
Strange, It's first time I take out brand new RB from package and I switch it on....
by el berto
Wed Jun 07, 2017 12:08 pm
Forum: RouterBOARD hardware
Topic: [NetMetal5] Can I use single chain?
Replies: 6
Views: 1361

Re: [NetMetal5] Can I use single chain?

Mmh, in my NetMetal5 I've found in Wireless -> wlan1 -> HT:

Tx chains: chain0 = checked, chain1 = unchecked
Rx chains: chain0 = checked, chain1 = unchecked

So NetMetal is, as default, set for single chain antenna?
by el berto
Wed Jun 07, 2017 11:40 am
Forum: RouterBOARD hardware
Topic: [NetMetal5] Can I use single chain?
Replies: 6
Views: 1361

Re: [NetMetal5] Can I use single chain?

It's an emergency solution.
by el berto
Wed Jun 07, 2017 11:08 am
Forum: RouterBOARD hardware
Topic: [NetMetal5] Can I use single chain?
Replies: 6
Views: 1361

[NetMetal5] Can I use single chain?

Hi to all, I've bought NetMetal5 with dual chain (CH0 and CH1 SMA connectors).
I need to use it with single polarization antenna, I ask for confirm before damaging radio: can I use NetMetal5 in single chain using only main chain (I suppose CH0)?
Thanks.
by el berto
Thu Jun 01, 2017 10:49 am
Forum: General
Topic: No ethernet link: how to debug?
Replies: 9
Views: 2284

Re: No ethernet link: how to debug?

Most of my RB has got version 6.19, is it incompatible with newer versions? (or older ones?)
Mmh... are there differences between RSTP of 6.19 and 6.30.4 or 6.36.3?
by el berto
Thu Jun 01, 2017 10:26 am
Forum: General
Topic: No ethernet link: how to debug?
Replies: 9
Views: 2284

Re: No ethernet link: how to debug?

I have RSTP on to prevent issues when closing wireless ring, but actually I enable/disable manually the ring. That's to have a "main" ling to remote station using intermediate repeater; if main link fails I switch to backup but it can happen I have both wireless links active. Even with RTS...
by el berto
Wed May 31, 2017 8:58 pm
Forum: General
Topic: No ethernet link: how to debug?
Replies: 9
Views: 2284

Re: No ethernet link: how to debug?

I set same netwatch on other RBs so I discovered I have same trouble on different subnets; tomorrow I'll try but I suppose I can't have 3 switches broken at same time....
by el berto
Wed May 31, 2017 4:25 pm
Forum: General
Topic: No ethernet link: how to debug?
Replies: 9
Views: 2284

No ethernet link: how to debug?

I have several routerboards connected to same ethernet switch. Routerboard are all powered, led switches are on but often I can't ping devices. sent=200 received=144 packet-loss=28% min-rtt=1ms avg-rtt=3ms max-rtt=21ms HOST SIZE TTL TIME STATUS 192.168.81.2 56 63 1ms 192.168.81.2 56 63 1ms 192.168.8...
by el berto
Wed May 17, 2017 4:19 pm
Forum: Scripting
Topic: How to copy file ?
Replies: 3
Views: 10537

Re: How to copy file ?

To copy/rename bigger files I use fetch (x example to copy firmware among RB):

 fetch address=192.168.83.23 src-path="routeros-mipsbe-5.25.n
pk" user=root password=m1kr0t1k dst-path="routeros-mipsbe-5.25.ori" upload=yes mode
=ftp
by el berto
Thu Jul 14, 2016 4:39 pm
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: data rates / basic rates setting best practise
Replies: 10
Views: 18522

Re: data rates / basic rates setting best practise

Hi guys, can you solve my doubt about data rates? I got 2 radios far about 400 meters. Data rates on AP Metal RoS 6.30.4, 5GHz-A, channel width 20MHz: Basic rates = 6Mbps Supported rates = 6, 9, 12, 18 Client, RB433 RoS 6.19: Basic rates = 6 Supported rates A/G = 6, 9, 12, 18 Sometimes on my AP I se...
by el berto
Tue May 31, 2016 5:56 pm
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: Wireless connection ok, but can't transfert data and/or ping.....
Replies: 4
Views: 1332

Re: Wireless connection ok, but can't transfert data and/or ping.....

Of course wireless settings are correct, or I won't get link at all.
I have had link up for months before this trouble.
I'm not using other devices to connecto to the AP, just remote radio.
by el berto
Mon May 30, 2016 11:04 am
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: Wireless connection ok, but can't transfert data and/or ping.....
Replies: 4
Views: 1332

Wireless connection ok, but can't transfert data and/or ping.....

Hi guys, I've 2 RB433AH, one is client, other is AP, running at 5GHz. I got stable wireless link: SNR 27dB and CCQ 96/98% at 6MB. My RB have both ethernet and wlan in same bridge, with IP address assigned to erhernet port. I can see link up, but often I can't ping client and I can't reach devices co...
by el berto
Thu Sep 17, 2015 5:44 pm
Forum: General
Topic: RouterOS firewall not working with netcat?
Replies: 1
Views: 1009

RouterOS firewall not working with netcat?

Hi guys, I'm trying to use netcat on Linux OS to check if a server is correctly working. I have RB750: - eth1 = 192.168.1.2/24 - eth2 = 192.168.10.1/24 default gateway = 192.168.1.1/24 test server = 192.168.1.3/24 Ubuntu PC = 192.168.10.2/24 (connected on eth2) I placed masquerade rule on output tra...
by el berto
Thu Sep 10, 2015 5:27 pm
Forum: General
Topic: How to restore interface's default MAC address
Replies: 5
Views: 28842

Re: How to restore interface's default MAC address

Hi guys, I've found two RBs with same MAC address on wlan, maybe a wrong cloning operation.
Is there a way to get factory default mac address without reseting wlan configuration?
Thanks.
by el berto
Mon Sep 07, 2015 5:53 pm
Forum: Scripting
Topic: How check specific TCP port through script?
Replies: 1
Views: 1046

Re: How check specific TCP port through script?

I forget, I've seen there are topics about checking TCP port downloading webpage; I can't so this because on specific port I've got servers (not http) running...
by el berto
Mon Sep 07, 2015 4:57 pm
Forum: Scripting
Topic: How check specific TCP port through script?
Replies: 1
Views: 1046

How check specific TCP port through script?

I would like to monitor devices through RouterOS. I have several devices accessing to internet through GPRS modems, so I need to use dyndns clients, but when pinging resolved hostname it could happens my device is powered off and resolved IP hostname could be assigned to different user. In Dude I so...
by el berto
Mon Sep 07, 2015 4:02 pm
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: [REQUEST] Raspberry Pi
Replies: 29
Views: 66069

Re: [REQUEST] Raspberry Pi

Maybe any news?

just wait a bit for RB mAP
It isn't about price or power consumption: RouterOS is great about routing but you can have already a system running on Raspberry Pi, and it would be very hard to make same funcrions of RouterOS with standard Linux.....
by el berto
Fri Aug 14, 2015 1:17 pm
Forum: Scripting
Topic: Mikrotik link calculation source code...
Replies: 14
Views: 6639

Re: Mikrotik link calculation source code...

Attenuation at 5GHz on 1 km should be 108dB, so with:
Output power=5dBm
Antenna gain=16dB
Attenuation=108dB

5+16-108+16=-70dB as receiving signal level; this should be regardless RX sensitivity..... or am I wrong?
by el berto
Thu May 14, 2015 1:02 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Double Internet Gateway
Replies: 3
Views: 1496

Re: Double Internet Gateway

But "check ping" would only check for gateway interface, not for ISP connection....

So, if my ADSL modem (192.168.1.1/24) is up but without internet connection I would have my default gateway set on 192.168.1.1, but non connection to outside.......
by el berto
Wed Feb 25, 2015 4:36 pm
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: Antenna alignment using the "Alignment" tool
Replies: 3
Views: 19869

Re: Antenna alignment using the "Alignment" tool

Does something changed with latest RouterOS? Before (RouterOS 4-5) I was able to correctly make antenna alignmento, now not more. Radio1: mode= AP Bridge WDS= static WDS interface correctly set on MAC client Radio Protocol= NV2 Security profile=mySecProf Radio2: mode= station WDS Protocol= NV2 Secur...
by el berto
Thu Sep 18, 2014 11:55 am
Forum: General
Topic: RB750UP, USB Power Reset not supported!?!?!?
Replies: 3
Views: 2055

Re: RB750UP, USB Power Reset not supported!?!?!?

I really can't understand why USB power reset is not supported, but I'll try to power USB from RB750UP POE ethernet port (12v to 5v converter) then use a 5VUSB injector.
by el berto
Mon Sep 15, 2014 6:24 pm
Forum: General
Topic: How correctly init a 3G modem?
Replies: 0
Views: 2266

How correctly init a 3G modem?

Hi, I need to make a script about 2G/3G switchig. Here AT commands to set 2G/3G mode (for HUAWEI USB modem): Auto : AT^SYSCFG=2,0,3FFFFFFF,2,4 2G only : AT^SYSCFG=13,1,3FFFFFFF,2,4 3G only : AT^SYSCFG=14,2,3FFFFFFF,2,4 2G preferred : AT^SYSCFG=2,1,3FFFFFFF,2,4 3G preferred : AT^SYSCFG=2,2,3FFFFFFF,2...
by el berto
Mon Sep 08, 2014 11:15 am
Forum: RouterBOARD hardware
Topic: 411U-3G - SIM card PIN is not used
Replies: 12
Views: 5181

Re: 411U-3G - SIM card PIN is not used

RB411U, 3G card SIERRA WIRELESS MC8775 Ros 6.19, firmware 3.18 I set sim card pin field to "1234" and also to ""1234"" 04:02:20 async,ppp,info 3G: initializing... 04:02:20 async,ppp,info 3G: reseting link... 04:02:20 system,info device changed by admin 04:02:21 async,de...
by el berto
Sun Sep 07, 2014 1:29 pm
Forum: RouterBOARD hardware
Topic: GPIO for remote installations, why not?
Replies: 7
Views: 4084

Re: GPIO for remote installations, why not?

Of course, I already do something similar, but this is what MikroTik is missing to become the "perfect" device.
by el berto
Sat Sep 06, 2014 1:40 pm
Forum: RouterBOARD hardware
Topic: GPIO for remote installations, why not?
Replies: 7
Views: 4084

GPIO for remote installations, why not?

A lot of users install RB devices on remote sites, often connected to other devices. To manage troubles I use external remote controllers (usually GSM controller or LAN controller) with relays to reset devices when it faults. RouterOS allow me to make also complicated scripts, but why not provide a ...
by el berto
Mon Aug 25, 2014 6:17 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Ethernet ports as switch?
Replies: 2
Views: 1275

Re: Ethernet ports as switch?

Ok, grazie.
by el berto
Mon Aug 25, 2014 4:46 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Ethernet ports as switch?
Replies: 2
Views: 1275

Ethernet ports as switch?

Hi, I have RB433 (GL and AH), both ROs 6.2. I assign IP address to ether1 port, then use ether2 and ether3 as switch. So I set ether2 and ether3 with ether1 as master port. Is this correct? Now on RB433GL I see: switch -> name = switch1, Type= unknown port -> ether1, ether2, ether3, switch1 cpu On R...
by el berto
Tue Jul 22, 2014 1:03 pm
Forum: RouterBOARD hardware
Topic: Surge protection (arrester) for antenna?
Replies: 1
Views: 1189

Surge protection (arrester) for antenna?

Hi, I've always used protection for antenna cables such this:

Image

but after opened I've seen there is a 230 volt surge arrester.

Now I think 230 volt are too much for radio card input, aren't them?
What about change arrester with 75 volt one?
by el berto
Mon Jul 21, 2014 12:03 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Packet mark routing
Replies: 6
Views: 5578

Re: Packet mark routing

May you post configuration? I haven't understood... you have DSL modem as primary connection (let's suppose DSL is 192.168.1.1/24 then eth1 is 192.168.1.2/24). then default gateway 0.0.0.0 is 192.168.1.1 Now you wand override default gateway rule: all traffic incoming from secondary modem (let's sup...
by el berto
Wed Jul 09, 2014 1:22 pm
Forum: Scripting
Topic: Mikrotik link calculation source code...
Replies: 14
Views: 6639

Re: Mikrotik link calculation source code...

But... are Site1 and Site2 inverted, aren't they? distance=2.2km Site 1 parameters: Wireless card power=14dBm Antenna gain=16 dBi Cable length= 0 Site 2 parameters: Wireless card power=12dBm Antenna gain=18 dBi Cable length= 0 Resulting signal levels: Site1 = -67 Site2 = -69 On 2.2km @ 5700MHz I hav...
by el berto
Thu Jun 05, 2014 11:32 am
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: ch0/ch1...the polarity of sextant 5hnd
Replies: 25
Views: 15463

Re: ch0/ch1...the polarity of sextant 5hnd

Sorry, no so clear... For single chain operation in V-pol, these options can be considered: 1. leave everything as is, it will connect to Vpol devices by default if you didn't disable any chains in RouterOS settings 2. Turn antenna 90deg and use Chain0 3. Don't turn antenna but disable Chain0-TX in ...
by el berto
Sat May 31, 2014 1:20 pm
Forum: The Dude
Topic: Get statistics online/offline time?
Replies: 3
Views: 2757

Re: Get statistics online/offline time?

Uptime of.... what?

No, I mean actually I check device online/offline through TCP probe or ping (not all devices support snmp)
I need statistics about this.
by el berto
Tue May 27, 2014 1:50 pm
Forum: The Dude
Topic: Get statistics online/offline time?
Replies: 3
Views: 2757

Get statistics online/offline time?

Hi, is there a way to get statistics about online and/or offline time of every device? For device XY (check through ping or TCP connection) I would like to set a start and end dates (1 january 2014 to 31 january 2014) and get the online/offline total time. Also online/offline ratio in real time from...
by el berto
Mon May 26, 2014 11:38 am
Forum: RouterBOARD hardware
Topic: R52Hn antenna connectors
Replies: 21
Views: 18044

Re: R52Hn antenna connectors

So, for single antenna, "main" is J4?
by el berto
Thu Apr 03, 2014 11:16 am
Forum: General
Topic: IPSec VPN Set-up between Dual WAN & Single WAN for Fail-Over
Replies: 17
Views: 26083

Re: IPSec VPN Set-up between Dual WAN & Single WAN for Fail-

Hi, I would like to make similar configuration (I have 2 ISPs on every office), any result?
by el berto
Mon Mar 10, 2014 10:44 am
Forum: General
Topic: [ROs v6.9] Routerboard setting not saved, maybe bug?
Replies: 0
Views: 636

[ROs v6.9] Routerboard setting not saved, maybe bug?

Hi, I'm trying to increase boot-delay (from 1s as default value), but setting is not saved.
If I reboot, I find older value.

Testing same changement in v4.5, it correctly works.
Some suggestions?
Thanks.

(don't ask me to downgrade, I haven't so stable connection to upload packages)
by el berto
Mon Mar 10, 2014 10:06 am
Forum: RouterBOARD hardware
Topic: Operating temperature wireless devices
Replies: 1
Views: 1112

Operating temperature wireless devices

Hi, I've been using several boards in outdoor cases (RB433 in metallic case, RB411 in plastic integrated-antenna case). During summer I've had several troubles: board stops to work. Temperature issue? Maybe. Metallic case could get direct sunlight (off course, it's an outside case!) while plastic ca...
by el berto
Fri Mar 07, 2014 12:53 pm
Forum: Scripting
Topic: TORCH SCRIPTING for Transmitted rate [SOLVED]
Replies: 3
Views: 3995

Re: TORCH SCRIPTING for Transmitted rate [SOLVED]

I would like try to do something similar: in torch (GUI through winbox) I see the same dst-address (192.168.10.4) with two different src-address.
I would like to get TX rate of each src-address of the same dst-address.
Is it possible?
Thanks.
by el berto
Fri Mar 07, 2014 12:23 pm
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: RouterOS USB storage device support
Replies: 45
Views: 68052

Re: RouterOS USB storage device support

Hi to all, on RB912UAG-5HPnD-OUT I installed 3G card (Sierra Wireless MC8775). Factory defaults don't allow me to see modem, so I have to set: /system routerboard usb set type=mini-PCIe Now I would like to save some logs to usb pen drive, but I can't see any usb device: [admin@crstres] > port print ...
by el berto
Wed Feb 26, 2014 3:08 pm
Forum: RouterBOARD hardware
Topic: [3G card] MC8775 how select EDGE/UMTS mode?
Replies: 0
Views: 1280

[3G card] MC8775 how select EDGE/UMTS mode?

Hi, I am using MC8775 Sierra Wireless 3G card. Functionality: full Rev. H2_0_8_19MCAP G:/WS/FW/H2_0_8_19MCAP/MSM6280/SRC 2008/08/29 18:28:52 On "Supported AT command reference" there is the command AT!SELRAT to select mode: 00 = Automatic 01 = UMTS 3G only 02 = GSM 2G only 03 = UMTS 3G pre...
by el berto
Thu Feb 20, 2014 7:05 pm
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: From Cisco to MikroTik: need help to convert configuration
Replies: 0
Views: 1414

From Cisco to MikroTik: need help to convert configuration

Hi everybody, finally we left Cisco and now I'm installing MikroTik router. Anybody expert with Cisco configuration? I need help to convert Cisco configuration (2 VPN tunnels in GRE mode) in RouterOS. Could anyone more expert than me (so everyone) help me to do this? Thanks. SSAT_TEST#sh run Buildin...
by el berto
Thu Feb 13, 2014 10:32 am
Forum: RouterBOARD hardware
Topic: RB-912 outdoor
Replies: 55
Views: 19555

Re: RB-912 outdoor

For indoor, the RB951 is quite small.
...but with no 3G card.


I already use RB951 with USB modem, but it's for other applications then RB912+3G card.
by el berto
Wed Feb 12, 2014 3:33 pm
Forum: RouterBOARD hardware
Topic: RB-912 outdoor
Replies: 55
Views: 19555

Re: RB-912 outdoor

As oudoor, enclosure it's nice but there aren't suitable cases for indoor. In this specific case (RB912) I have all-in-one routerboard plug-n-play (I use it with 3G card), so what's else? I just think outdoor enclosure it's bigger than other routers brands to use indoor, enclosures with DIN mount ar...
by el berto
Wed Feb 12, 2014 10:28 am
Forum: RouterBOARD hardware
Topic: RB-912 outdoor
Replies: 55
Views: 19555

Re: RB-912 outdoor

So, if I understand well, you buy a unit in an outdoor casing, made for use outdoor, and than complain about its use indoor?? From what planet are you? If you want similar powerfull router for indoor, buy an indoor unit. tjeehh, some people..... :shock: On documentation aren't there available drawi...
by el berto
Fri Feb 07, 2014 7:18 pm
Forum: RouterBOARD hardware
Topic: RB-912 outdoor
Replies: 55
Views: 19555

Re: RB-912 outdoor

Finally I've just received my RB-912 outdoor.......
Ok, not bad for outdoor, but I'm very disappointed using it indoor: there would be a smaller case in the future for indoor use?
by el berto
Fri Dec 06, 2013 11:27 am
Forum: RouterBOARD hardware
Topic: New - RB951G-2HnD
Replies: 68
Views: 109056

Re: New - RB951G-2HnD

It would be nice if future Mikrotik products will provide serial port commands (example: usb serial port converter, where I can send commands to reset external hardware through scripts).
by el berto
Mon Dec 02, 2013 1:39 pm
Forum: RouterBOARD hardware
Topic: [Power consumption] RB912UAG-5HPnD-OUT vs. RB411U
Replies: 2
Views: 1677

[Power consumption] RB912UAG-5HPnD-OUT vs. RB411U

I'm using RB411U with MiniPCI-e 3G card and no wlan card.
I would like to know if RB912 (with the same 3G card and wlan disabled) how much current will need to work compared to RB411U.

Anyone has tried?
Thanks.
by el berto
Mon Nov 25, 2013 7:11 pm
Forum: RouterBOARD hardware
Topic: RB-912 outdoor
Replies: 55
Views: 19555

Re: RB-912 outdoor

Does somebode has got RB912 outdoor case?

Image

I would like to know if enclosure length (without upper cap for antennas) is higher or equal to RB411 aluminium case.
Thanks.
by el berto
Mon Nov 25, 2013 12:45 pm
Forum: General
Topic: 3G card: PPP gateway address?
Replies: 0
Views: 576

3G card: PPP gateway address?

Hi, using a Comel ER75i gprs router, I've seen PPP gateway is always 10.0.0.1; using RB411U with 3G MiniPCI-e card, PPP gateway is always 10.112.112.116. Both with same ISP. So, PPP gateway IP address depends from....... what? I had to install GPRS modem as failover gateway, but both gateway IP addr...
by el berto
Tue Sep 24, 2013 5:31 pm
Forum: The Dude
Topic: Need to have the Dude send email when SNMP Oid changes
Replies: 5
Views: 5716

Re: Need to have the Dude send email when SNMP Oid changes

Hi, I haven't an internal server, so I would like to use gmail.

1) in server field Dude gives me error if I don't insert numerical IP address (instead of "smtp.gmail.com")
2) where can I insert e-mail access settings (username and password)?

Regards, Michele.
by el berto
Fri Sep 06, 2013 10:40 am
Forum: General
Topic: SNTP client not working behind satellite?
Replies: 2
Views: 967

Re: SNTP client not working behind satellite?

I suppose yes, I mean I use the satellite modem like as a common ADSL modem (provider is SkyWay).
by el berto
Thu Sep 05, 2013 5:17 pm
Forum: General
Topic: SNTP client not working behind satellite?
Replies: 2
Views: 967

SNTP client not working behind satellite?

Hi, I placed 8 RouterBoards (RB750) behind 8 satellite modems.
I correctly set IP addresses of NTP servers, but I can't synchronize time.
I suppose due to the latency of satellite connection.

Is there a way to solve the problem, even if so not accurate timing?
Thanks.
by el berto
Fri Jun 28, 2013 7:04 pm
Forum: The Dude
Topic: how to show link connection
Replies: 8
Views: 4925

Re: how to show link connection

Hi, is there a way to monitor link status? I mean, on Dude I can easily monitor Camera (10.0.0.102) and RCU2000-1 (10.0.0.101), but I can reach Camera through RCU2000-1 or (network?) 10.0.0.0. I would like something alerting me if link RCU2000-1 to Camera would be down even if Camera would be reache...
by el berto
Fri Jun 07, 2013 1:43 pm
Forum: Scripting
Topic: Handling expected errors?
Replies: 17
Views: 14540

Re: Handling expected errors?

Not working (or it's me to make something wrong): catch_script :global return :set return false :global num :put (" try to resolve #".$num) /resolve [/ip firewall address-list get $num comment] :set return true main script :global num :local i :local x 2 :for i from=0 to=$x step 1 do={ :se...
by el berto
Fri Jun 07, 2013 1:06 pm
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: Securing home web server
Replies: 11
Views: 4178

Re: Securing home web server

I meant about firewall. Let's suppose my public IP would be 2.2.2.2 on ethet1, then I have 192.168.1.0/24 network on ether2. I would make NAT to allow telnet on 192.168.1.2 so: 2.2.2.2:555 -> NAT -> 192.168.1.2:23 I wanna do this only from public IP address 2.2.2.1, so in my firewall rules, should I...
by el berto
Fri Jun 07, 2013 12:37 pm
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: Securing home web server
Replies: 11
Views: 4178

Re: Securing home web server

As regards inter-network controls: The input chain refers to traffic to the router. The output chain refers to traffic from the router. The forward chain refers to forwarded traffic between non-router sources/destinations. I have a doubt: using NAT rules should I use "input" chain or &quo...
by el berto
Mon May 27, 2013 5:29 pm
Forum: RouterBOARD hardware
Topic: RB750: add beep?
Replies: 0
Views: 1029

RB750: add beep?

Hi, I haven't still disassembled RB750...
Would be possible add a beeper like RB433 routerboards?
by el berto
Mon May 27, 2013 4:55 pm
Forum: General
Topic: RouterBoard 450G wont upgrade version to 5.14
Replies: 2
Views: 2200

Re: RouterBoard 450G wont upgrade version to 5.14

Hi, I have an old RB333 with license 4 (RouterOS 3.30).
I did
/system routerboard upgrade
then reboot, but still I can't upgrade to RouterOS 4.0 (license does not support new version of routeros-powerpc-4.0).

It's me to make something wrong, or is it the limit of license level?
Thanks.
by el berto
Thu Feb 07, 2013 12:43 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Hijacking packets to different server, possible?
Replies: 0
Views: 650

Hijacking packets to different server, possible?

Hi, I'm yhinking about this trouble but I have no idea how to solve it..... I'm using a TCP server (192.168.1.10) on port 5700 receiving packets from external networks (192.168.2.0/24, 192.168.3.0/24). I've made a new TCP server (192.168.1.11) listening on port 5900. I can't do NAT on main router. S...
by el berto
Fri Jan 25, 2013 7:15 pm
Forum: General
Topic: v6 rc7 released
Replies: 88
Views: 33644

Re: v6 rc7 released

Where is ppp-client menu gone?
by el berto
Thu Jan 10, 2013 6:32 pm
Forum: Scripting
Topic: Using fetch to send data for custom DynDNS service?
Replies: 2
Views: 1657

Re: Using fetch to send data for custom DynDNS service?

To make custom application supporting fetch tool, what should I search for?
by el berto
Fri Dec 28, 2012 10:50 am
Forum: General
Topic: Sierra MC8775 on RouterOS > v3.25 (RB411U)
Replies: 4
Views: 1970

Re: Sierra MC8775 on RouterOS > v3.25 (RB411U)

Firmware on 3G card was the same. Could it be problems with PIN? I rebooted router (PPP was working correctly) and same trouble appears again: modem was always reseting. I started async logging and I saw same log. Looking in PPP-client info button, PIN status was something like "waiting for pri...
by el berto
Fri Dec 21, 2012 12:12 pm
Forum: General
Topic: SMS receiving now supported, can run scripts
Replies: 49
Views: 29833

Re: SMS receiving now supported, can run scripts

[admin@dev] /port> print Flags: I - inactive # NAME CHANNELS USED-BY BAUD-RATE 0 serial0 1 9600 1 serial1 1 9600 2 usb3 2 9600 And under /system resource usb [admin@dev] /system resource usb> print # DEVICE VENDOR NAME SPEED 0 1:1 OHCI Host Controller 12 Mbps 1 1:2 HUAWEI Technology HUAWEI Mobile 1...
by el berto
Thu Dec 20, 2012 6:10 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Sierra MC8775 on RouterOS > v3.25 (RB411U)
Replies: 4
Views: 1970

Re: Sierra MC8775 on RouterOS > v3.25 (RB411U)

Hi, I'm a bit offtopic, but I wouldn't open another thread.... I had problems with MC8775 on RB411U (rOS ver. 5.21): modem wouldn't be able to communicate to routerboard; thinking it could be a RouterOS problem I updated it to 5.21. Here similar log: Feb/02/2012 11:07:52 async,debug usb2:4: sent +++...
by el berto
Fri Dec 14, 2012 7:51 pm
Forum: The Dude
Topic: Trouble with probes on TCP port/ping and dynamic DNS.....
Replies: 0
Views: 1866

Trouble with probes on TCP port/ping and dynamic DNS.....

I'm monitoring several devices (RB411U + 3G modem) using dyndns service. Due I could have wrong DNS-IP assignment, I'll check RB411 on http port (port 8292 instead 80) with probe on TCP, port 8292, connect-only. In this way I can check something behind RB411U public IP (like devices on private lan),...
by el berto
Mon Dec 10, 2012 11:22 am
Forum: RouterBOARD hardware
Topic: [wiki] Supported hardware 3G channels number
Replies: 0
Views: 799

[wiki] Supported hardware 3G channels number

I think it would be so usefull know if available info channel during connection, so I would suggest to place in supported hardware list on wiki page the number of channels available on 3G cards. If I'm not wrong, I suppose one channel is for "service" only, and so isn't available neither d...
by el berto
Mon Dec 10, 2012 11:16 am
Forum: RouterBOARD hardware
Topic: 3G modems: EU850D, EU870D same problem, what's wrong?
Replies: 6
Views: 2839

Re: 3G modems: EU850D, EU870D same problem, what's wrong?

The EU850d is the only one 3g mini-pci cards that works since 6 month without problem I need to reset (system reboot) board every 4-6 hours, if not I often find ppp-client "running" but modem is not connected, or I can't find modem listed as usb resource. So I need a software reboot inste...
by el berto
Thu Dec 06, 2012 6:33 pm
Forum: RouterBOARD hardware
Topic: 3G modems: EU850D, EU870D same problem, what's wrong?
Replies: 6
Views: 2839

3G modems: EU850D, EU870D same problem, what's wrong?

I've bought 3G modem EU870D for RB411U as a "DELL 5520 3G modem". It works "enough", but I need also to know the signal strength (usually through "Info" button of PPP-client interface). The answer is "modem not responding". I'm working with "data-channel=...
by el berto
Tue Dec 04, 2012 5:14 pm
Forum: RouterBOARD hardware
Topic: RB411U + pci-e modem stops responding (sierra MC8700)
Replies: 20
Views: 9687

Re: RB411U + pci-e modem stops responding (sierra MC8700)

Connected them to my laptop using a USB adapter.
Do you really have miniPCI-e (socket) to usb (plug) adapter?
Never seen before, could you give me model?
Thanks.
by el berto
Tue Dec 04, 2012 11:45 am
Forum: Scripting
Topic: how to limit 5-session(5-connection) for each client
Replies: 17
Views: 5354

Re: how to limit 5-session(5-connection) for each client

I also limited each IP to 150 connections and it is very good.
How?
by el berto
Tue Dec 04, 2012 10:13 am
Forum: RouterBOARD hardware
Topic: RB411U + pci-e modem stops responding (sierra MC8700)
Replies: 20
Views: 9687

Re: RB411U + pci-e modem stops responding (sierra MC8700)

Mainly i use the combination of RB411U and Novatel EU870D Do you mean EU870D, mainly used for DELL 5520 laptops? I've bought one (sold as 5520 modem, but in fact it's an EU870D). I have 2 channels, but one is not responding. If I use AT commands to reset or to set link mode (3G, EDGE, and so on), i...
by el berto
Fri Nov 30, 2012 12:07 pm
Forum: The Dude
Topic: Get 3G modem signal strength?
Replies: 0
Views: 1523

Get 3G modem signal strength?

Hi, is there a way to get the 3G modem interface (PPP-client) signal strength?
All common values, usually got through snmp all common values, but oid for ppp-client isn't available.
Is there a way?
Thanks.
by el berto
Wed Nov 28, 2012 11:28 am
Forum: General
Topic: Copy file through serial-terminal?
Replies: 1
Views: 1498

Copy file through serial-terminal?

Hi, I need to connect (through serial port) an old device provided of DOS operating system.
I usually connect thruogh HyperTerminal, then I copy files from device to my laptop.
Is there a way (maybe using fetch in a script) to collect files from serial port and seve them to usb pendrive?
thanks.
by el berto
Tue Nov 27, 2012 8:20 pm
Forum: Scripting
Topic: how to limit 5-session(5-connection) for each client
Replies: 17
Views: 5354

Re: how to limit 5-session(5-connection) for each client

/ip firewall filter add chain=forward protocol=tcp tcp-flags=syn connection-limit=6,32 action=drop dst-port=80 Hi, may anyone explain me: why, if I need to limit 5 connections, I set "6,32"? I'm trying to limit RouterBoard telnet access only to 1 user at time: So, I set: chain = input pro...
by el berto
Mon Nov 26, 2012 5:31 pm
Forum: RouterBOARD hardware
Topic: RB411U + pci-e modem stops responding (sierra MC8700)
Replies: 20
Views: 9687

Re: RB411U + pci-e modem stops responding (sierra MC8700)

it's an old never solved problem
PLEASE FIX DRIVER PROBLEM
Do you mean about MC8775 or MC8700?
by el berto
Sat Nov 24, 2012 8:52 pm
Forum: RouterBOARD hardware
Topic: RB411U + pci-e modem stops responding (sierra MC8700)
Replies: 20
Views: 9687

Re: RB411U + pci-e modem stops responding (sierra MC8700)

Already done, nothng changed. Like if communication to modem would be disabled.
by el berto
Thu Nov 22, 2012 7:30 pm
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: Help! Sierra MC5727 Issues with RB411U v5.6
Replies: 8
Views: 2735

Re: Help! Sierra MC5727 Issues with RB411U v5.6

Hi, when you start serial-terminal and then you type AT (then press enter), do you have answer from card (it should be OK)?
Do you have "echo" from card (when you type AT on the keyboard, do you see "AT" on the console)?
Or does it seem dead at all?
by el berto
Sat Nov 17, 2012 8:21 pm
Forum: RouterBOARD hardware
Topic: RB411U + pci-e modem stops responding (sierra MC8700)
Replies: 20
Views: 9687

Re: RB411U + pci-e modem stops responding (sierra MC8700)

Hi, I have similar trouble with MC8775 3G PCI Card. Continously sent +++, sent ATH. [admin@MikroTik] /system resource usb> print detail 0 device="2:1" name="RB400 EHCI" serial-number="rb400_usb" vendor-id="0x1d6b" device-id="0x0002" speed="480 M...
by el berto
Sat Nov 17, 2012 4:16 pm
Forum: General
Topic: [ROS ver. 5.6] Hardware not supported, supported on 5.21
Replies: 2
Views: 1151

Re: [ROS ver. 5.6] Hardware not supported, supported on 5.21

Ouch, sorry! I understood 5.6 = 5.60, not 5.06.
Thanks for precisation.
by el berto
Sat Nov 17, 2012 3:48 pm
Forum: General
Topic: [ROS ver. 5.6] Hardware not supported, supported on 5.21
Replies: 2
Views: 1151

[ROS ver. 5.6] Hardware not supported, supported on 5.21

Hi, I've just bought RB750UP with RouterOS ver. 5.6. I have an USB modem declared as supported on "hardware supported list"; it's correctly working on version 5.21 but not in 5.6 (USB port not listed). Could I make something instead downgrade RouterOS to 5.21? Thanks. USB Modem ONDA MT833U...
by el berto
Thu Nov 15, 2012 2:18 pm
Forum: RouterBOARD hardware
Topic: RS232 via USB on SXT 5HnD
Replies: 5
Views: 8349

Re: RS232 via USB on SXT 5HnD

I've tried also with USB-serial with chipset FT232: same trouble. Is this a bug somebody are studying a solution for (so it would be solved in next future) or is not intersting? I'm refearring about devices you could need serial port (console) and also USB device, unfortunataly Mikrotik is taking ou...
by el berto
Wed Nov 14, 2012 10:06 pm
Forum: RouterBOARD hardware
Topic: RS232 via USB on SXT 5HnD
Replies: 5
Views: 8349

Re: RS232 via USB on SXT 5HnD

Hi, I've seen on supported hardware there is the PL2303 USB/serial converter chipset. It works correctly if directly connected to USB poprt of Routerboard, but it doesn't work if used with 5 port USB hub. Do you have ever tried to use FT232 chipset based device behind a hub? I haven't available FT23...
by el berto
Tue Nov 13, 2012 4:44 pm
Forum: General
Topic: RB433UAH / RB751U-2HND with USB hub
Replies: 5
Views: 2936

Re: RB433UAH / RB751U-2HND with USB hub

So it's a bug with serial adaper? But on supported hardware list, only one available is PL2303 chipset...
Then I'll try with another serial adapter chipset.
by el berto
Tue Nov 13, 2012 4:41 pm
Forum: Scripting
Topic: Using fetch to send data for custom DynDNS service?
Replies: 2
Views: 1657

Using fetch to send data for custom DynDNS service?

Hi, I'm not still sure how really fetch works, but my aint is to try to create a custom "DynDNS" service for my hosts. I have a TCP server running on port 999, so I would send "something" from my RB. First step: check data to port 999, I open whireshark listening on port 999, the...
by el berto
Mon Nov 12, 2012 6:27 pm
Forum: General
Topic: RB433UAH / RB751U-2HND with USB hub
Replies: 5
Views: 2936

Re: RB433UAH / RB751U-2HND with USB hub

normis wrote: Yes, it's possible to use USB hub. Hi, I am trying to use USB/serial adapter (chipset PL2303) on RB411GL. Using stand-alone serial adapter I see "USB2" on port window. I set remote access, then I can correctly access through HyperTerminal (Winsock TCP/IP) to serial device be...
by el berto
Wed Oct 31, 2012 10:08 am
Forum: General
Topic: [Feature request] Full custom interface through Javascript p
Replies: 2
Views: 923

Re: [Feature request] Full custom interface through Javascri

I already know Webfig, but I would something more... "custom".
I mean something similar Webfig, but made directly by user.

Something similar to web control for VLC media player: there are scripts in java (made to control VLC) placed by user in a full-custom webpage.
by el berto
Tue Oct 30, 2012 8:24 pm
Forum: General
Topic: [Feature request] Full custom interface through Javascript p
Replies: 2
Views: 923

[Feature request] Full custom interface through Javascript p

Hi, today I've shown Routerboard performances to customer, he said: "Really nice product, really cheap and full of features. But I prefear use my super-expensive hardware because it's much more easy!". I think RouterOs would be easier to use during the time, but compared to other hardware ...
by el berto
Tue Oct 23, 2012 7:23 pm
Forum: The Dude
Topic: Manual for custom TCP probes?
Replies: 3
Views: 4484

Re: Manual for custom TCP probes?

Maybe I'm a bit off-topic... Is there a way to check Routerboard through TCP instead ping? I've seen in Dude controls I can enable TCP probe (connect only or send/receive), but if target device is a routerboard, how can I do? Maybe just simply check on port 80 at ip address of internal webpage of bo...
by el berto
Sun Oct 21, 2012 3:58 pm
Forum: RouterBOARD hardware
Topic: Any RB with physical user controlled outputs?
Replies: 3
Views: 1474

Re: Any RB with physical user controlled outputs?

I've seen several times do that using external boards (usually using a microcontroller) with voltage monitor, alarm functions and so on; talking to routerboard through serial port. An example (in this case a temperature sensor) could be find here: http://www.papouch.com/en/shop/product/tm-routerboar...
by el berto
Fri Oct 19, 2012 7:33 pm
Forum: General
Topic: USB 3G modem (ONDA MT833UP) working on RB411GL
Replies: 0
Views: 1438

USB 3G modem (ONDA MT833UP) working on RB411GL

If anyone interested, here my experiences with RB411GL and 3G USB modem ONDA MT833UP (provided with connector for optional external antenna). Borad Name: RB411GL RouterOS Version: 5.21 [admin@MikroTik] /system resource usb> print # DEVICE VENDOR NAME SPEED 0 2:1 RB400 EHCI 480 Mbps 1 2:2 Onda MT833U...
by el berto
Mon Oct 08, 2012 7:34 pm
Forum: RouterBOARD hardware
Topic: RB750UP or RB751U-2HnD: any difference?
Replies: 2
Views: 1292

RB750UP or RB751U-2HnD: any difference?

Can anyone tell me about differences between these two devices? I know RB751U has got embedded wireless card, but except this, which are real differences? I would like to make 3G wireless router but boards looks have the same functions? For example, let's suppose I keep wireless card disabled, which...
by el berto
Mon Oct 08, 2012 5:38 pm
Forum: General
Topic: RB750UP with 3G USB modem
Replies: 7
Views: 4121

Re: RB750UP with 3G USB modem

But have I to see a new PORT regardless the usb modem is supported..... or only with supported USB (3G) modems? The same regardless the routerboard model? I mean, on RB751G-2HnD could I see the new port (full USB functions supported), but not in RB411GL? In fact I'm trying to check if my ONDA USB UM...
by el berto
Fri Oct 05, 2012 10:06 pm
Forum: General
Topic: RB750UP with 3G USB modem
Replies: 7
Views: 4121

Re: RB750UP with 3G USB modem

But when I insert USB modem in USB connector (I can see the modem on /system resources usb) but I have no new port in /system ports, does this mean my USB modem is not supported?
Thanks.
by el berto
Thu Aug 23, 2012 9:38 am
Forum: The Dude
Topic: Can the dude Monitor and alert for low voltage on the 433ah?
Replies: 5
Views: 5235

Re: Can the dude Monitor and alert for low voltage on the 43

Unfortunately I can't use e-mail from routerboard, the mail service has been disabled from system administrator....

One thing I can't understand: why I read 0.0 value of voltage when I can reach and login to radio?
by el berto
Wed Aug 22, 2012 5:34 pm
Forum: The Dude
Topic: Fundamental Graphing Problem?
Replies: 11
Views: 8720

Re: Fundamental Graphing Problem?

I hope to not be OT....

Charts ---> Chart_voltage_Radio1 and I can see the graph of voltage.....
How clear graph?
by el berto
Wed Aug 22, 2012 4:50 pm
Forum: The Dude
Topic: Can the dude Monitor and alert for low voltage on the 433ah?
Replies: 5
Views: 5235

Re: Can the dude Monitor and alert for low voltage on the 43

I know it's an olt discussion but... 1) Charts ---> Data Sources ---> Add new source, put IP address of the router and oid. Name: Voltage_radio1 Unit: ??? Device: 192.168.1.13 Code: oid("iso.org.dod.internet.private.enterprises.mikrotik.mikrotikExperimentalModule.mtXRouterOs.mtxrHealth.8.0"...
by el berto
Fri May 18, 2012 12:06 pm
Forum: The Dude
Topic: Monitoring OSPF path status, is it possible?
Replies: 6
Views: 6953

Re: Monitoring OSPF path status, is it possible?

But Dude already displays if a device is not reachable (the device color turns from green to red).
Graphic display would be better if there would be possible also monitor radio links (if in wireless mode) or cable links connections.
by el berto
Mon Apr 30, 2012 1:00 pm
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: test email not working with gmail
Replies: 41
Views: 34788

Re: test email not working with gmail

Server: 173.194.69.109 If I insert "smtp.gmail.com" it says "Error in Server - ip address or ipv6 address expected!" 173.194.69.109 is the solved DNS for smtp.gmail.com. Port: 587 From: crs******@gmail.com User: crs******@gmail.com Password: ***** send to=m******@tim.it subject=...
by el berto
Fri Apr 27, 2012 6:27 pm
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: test email not working with gmail
Replies: 41
Views: 34788

Re: test email not working with gmail

Sorry, I'm a bit confused..... if you have your own g-mail account (x example AdamSendler[at]gmail.com, with your password "H3r0" and your username for login "AdamSendler"), must Mikrotik use your login credentials to send e-mail through g-mail smtp server...... (I think yes, so ...
by el berto
Thu Apr 26, 2012 4:04 pm
Forum: General
Topic: MikroTik Bandwidth
Replies: 5
Views: 1702

Re: MikroTik Bandwidth

Hi, I'm making experiments to understand about Simple Queues. ROuterBoard1 (IP address 158.110.30.22) connected to RB750 (ether3), then RB750 (ether5) connected to RB411 (ether1). Ether3 and ether5 on RB750 are bridged. I've set on RB750 a simple queue: name=queue1 max-limit=64k/64k target-address=1...
by el berto
Fri Mar 23, 2012 7:34 pm
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: Help with RouterOs OSPF example
Replies: 0
Views: 781

Help with RouterOs OSPF example

Hi, I'm starting to test OSPF, so I searched for OSPF on website. I found an example, and I'm trying to make this network: http://www.mikrotik.com/testdocs/ros/2.9/img/ospf2.jpg inthis example: http://www.mikrotik.com/testdocs/ros/2.9/routing/ospf.php?notfound=6& I know is an old example, but to...
by el berto
Thu Feb 09, 2012 5:15 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Winbox source code for Bada smartphones?
Replies: 4
Views: 1655

Re: Winbox source code for Bada smartphones?

Nice, but I'm searching for something more essntial, keep in mind I would like to use it on about 3" smartphone display...
by el berto
Thu Feb 09, 2012 4:13 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Winbox source code for Bada smartphones?
Replies: 4
Views: 1655

Winbox source code for Bada smartphones?

Hi, I was wondering if available source code of Winbox, to make a "BadaBox" running on Bada OS smartphones.
Not complete Winbox, of course, just simplest operations avoiding to connect PC.

Or is already under testing similar?
Thanks.
by el berto
Fri Dec 23, 2011 1:22 pm
Forum: The Dude
Topic: Newbie with dude: e-mail alert?
Replies: 5
Views: 2905

Re: Newbie with dude: e-mail alert?

Hi, I've seen on the web a dude image showing graphs........ (I didn't know about what). Now I'm thinking: does dude can read custom values and make graph? Example: I have a device set as TCP server, I connect to the device through a TCP client asking for some data (let's image I ask for voltage sen...
by el berto
Fri Nov 11, 2011 7:59 pm
Forum: The Dude
Topic: Newbie with dude: e-mail alert?
Replies: 5
Views: 2905

Newbie with dude: e-mail alert?

Hi, I've seen in a video on youtube I can set dude to control ethernet devices: when ping (or other protocol) fails, the device image turns from green to red, then it comes green again when connection is restored. Is possible set the dude to send e-mails alert when a device comes unreacheble and whe...
by el berto
Tue Jun 14, 2011 1:03 pm
Forum: General
Topic: lot of holes in the VRRP examples-Please help?
Replies: 16
Views: 6578

Re: lot of holes in the VRRP examples-Please help?

I know the thread is a bit old, but I'm a bit confused: I usually use VRRP when I have to switch among one or more routers (every router has got it own internet connection) in case of a router failure (let's suppose hardware failure), so the system automatically switches to another router. Like in t...
by el berto
Mon Jun 13, 2011 12:54 pm
Forum: Forwarding Protocols
Topic: Doubt on wiki: Dual Setup with OSPF
Replies: 1
Views: 1141

Doubt on wiki: Dual Setup with OSPF

Hi, I have some doubts about this configuration example on wiki: http://wiki.mikrotik.com/wiki/Dual_Setup_with_OSPF Dual Setup with OSPF From MikroTik Wiki In this setup we will be connecting a PTP configuration using a Dual Setup and OSPF (Open Shortest Path First). The requirements for this set up...
by el berto
Mon Jun 06, 2011 4:09 pm
Forum: RouterBOARD hardware
Topic: RB600 and power options voltage level
Replies: 2
Views: 1196

Re: RB600 and power options voltage level

I have no big problems to use a 48 VDC power supply and POE; but I just was curious to know the effective voltages.
by el berto
Sat Jun 04, 2011 11:06 am
Forum: RouterBOARD hardware
Topic: RB600 and power options voltage level
Replies: 2
Views: 1196

RB600 and power options voltage level

Hi, I've installed a RB600 bought with 18VDC power supply. For installation I've used a simple 12VDC battery (solar panel) and POE injector: during day it's correctly working but in the night I loose connection. I've always worked with RB433. Checking datasheet it's said RB433 works from 10 to 28 VD...
by el berto
Thu Jun 02, 2011 6:48 pm
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: HWMP and switches
Replies: 4
Views: 1569

Re: HWMP and switches

Hi, have you solved your problem?
I'm trying to make a similar thing, but it doesn't work....
by el berto
Wed Jun 01, 2011 6:47 pm
Forum: RouterBOARD hardware
Topic: Routerboard as switch is it possible?
Replies: 23
Views: 38218

Re: Routerboard as switch is it possible?

Yes, you can do it. Just create an bridge(rstp), add the ethernet ports and ready!. Switch layer 2/3 Max http://maxid.com.ar http://mikrotikexpert.com Excuse me, but if I have to use a RB as switch inside a mesh network, should I create a bridge (rstp), then create a mesh and add ethernet ports as ...
by el berto
Wed Jun 01, 2011 6:37 pm
Forum: Forwarding Protocols
Topic: HWMP+ Questions
Replies: 1
Views: 1616

Re: HWMP+ Questions

I'm not sure: in the example above from Wiki - Also note that there will be no problem, if either: - router A supports and is configured to use HWMP+; - or Ethernet switch is replaced with and router that supports HWMP+ and has Ethernet interfaces added as mesh ports. Does this mean it will works co...
by el berto
Mon May 30, 2011 7:24 pm
Forum: Scripting
Topic: Extract part of IP address
Replies: 2
Views: 1460

Extract part of IP address

Hi, I'm working with DHCP device, so I configured routerboard for DHCP.
I obtain IP address such as "192.168.33.81", then I have to set gateway (192.168.33.1) and dns (192.168.33.1).
So, how can I extract the "192.168.33" from IP address?
Thanks.
by el berto
Fri May 27, 2011 11:59 am
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: Reset TX and RX bytes
Replies: 8
Views: 6260

Re: Reset TX and RX bytes

Hi, I've seen on Winbox: Interface list -> Interface <ether1> window -> Traffic or Wireless tables -> Interface <wds1> window -> Traffic there is "Tx/Rx Bytes" counter. two questions: 1) how can I see it through telnet? 2) how can I reset these counters? with command line above there are n...
by el berto
Wed May 25, 2011 3:17 pm
Forum: General
Topic: how to change the routerboard home page ?
Replies: 7
Views: 3384

Re: how to change the routerboard home page ?

If you see a Chronolink radio (using a Routerboard inside) you can see this web page typing the ip address on a browser (in attached file).
How can I make a similar thing?
by el berto
Tue May 24, 2011 11:38 am
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: How to remove log messages?
Replies: 6
Views: 20876

Re: How to remove log messages?

What about erasing error log messages stored on disk?
Scripts shown before works correctly only if action=memory, but not if action=disk......
by el berto
Fri May 20, 2011 7:23 pm
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: Trouble about wiki on mesh network
Replies: 0
Views: 656

Trouble about wiki on mesh network

Hi, I've downloaded the "Testwiki/Advanced MikroTik Wireless networks" document. I've tried to make the mesh network example: http://wiki.mikrotik.com/wiki/File:Image14003.gif So, I followed instructions: [admin@A] /interface mesh> add name=mesh1 [admin@A] /interface mesh port> add interfa...
by el berto
Mon May 16, 2011 6:02 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Burn device or bug (or wrong configuration)?
Replies: 3
Views: 1061

Re: Burn device or bug (or wrong configuration)?

But I think the RouterOs should set the maximum power depending the data rate and the radio module model.... From Wiki: What TX-power values can I use? The tx-power default setting is the maximum tx-power that the card can use and is taken from the cards eeprom. If you want to use larger tx-power va...
by el berto
Mon May 16, 2011 1:57 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Burn device or bug (or wrong configuration)?
Replies: 3
Views: 1061

Burn device or bug (or wrong configuration)?

Hi, I'm using a RB433 with two ATHEROS AR5213 cards (working at 5 GHz). I had a link with remote AP, during test I was using 14 dB as TX power. For error I set TX power to "default" , so I've seen 19 dB into bottom box "Current Tx Power". I was surprised I could reach 19 dB, but ...
by el berto
Fri Apr 22, 2011 9:51 am
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: How make redundant link network?
Replies: 7
Views: 3388

Re: How make redundant link network?

Ok, let's take this: http://wiki.mikrotik.com/wiki/Testwiki/Advanced_MikroTik_Wireless_networks Let's image in Figure 14.3 I have routers C and D connected also trough ethernet cable (so wireless + cable). How can I setup ethernet port to work correctly? Just set bridge in RSTP mode or anything else...
by el berto
Fri Apr 08, 2011 3:15 pm
Forum: General
Topic: ISP failover
Replies: 8
Views: 4488

Re: ISP failover

Hi, I don't know if it's the same (or similar) problem: I have a PC (IP=158.110.30.56) that can access to internet with gateway=158.110.30.2. Now I would make a second connection (through a GPRS modem) when first connection is not available. So I made this: PC ip address=158.110.30.56 gateway=158.11...
by el berto
Wed Apr 06, 2011 6:22 pm
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: Switch among ethernet port when link fails: is this correct?
Replies: 0
Views: 605

Switch among ethernet port when link fails: is this correct?

I have a PC connected to internet through an ADSL modem, but I would like to switch to a GPRS router if ADSL modem fails. GPRS router is always active, but connection is very expensive when exchanging data. I've made this test: - PC connected to a switch - netbook connected to switch through a RB433...
by el berto
Wed Apr 06, 2011 4:06 pm
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: Help, newbie with queue.....
Replies: 0
Views: 577

Help, newbie with queue.....

Hi, I made a test: a RB433 with 2 ethernet ports (158.110.30.10 and 158.110.30.11) to connect my two notebooks. I tried to copy a file (about 300MB) from a netbook to the other. when copying file I have the ether1-2 status: ether1 - Tx=64.6 Mbps Rx=1257 kbps ether2 - Tx=1257 kbps Rx=64.6 Mbps "...
by el berto
Tue Mar 01, 2011 6:40 pm
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: How make redundant link network?
Replies: 7
Views: 3388

Re: How make redundant link network?

Ok, so that's my betwork:
supersafe.PNG
by el berto
Tue Mar 01, 2011 6:38 pm
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: Creating network indoor: simple antenna or cable?
Replies: 2
Views: 917

Re: Creating network indoor: simple antenna or cable?

Sorry, I'm not explained: this would be a future wireless network, but I have to test it indoors.
I haven't enough antennas for indoor (I have only 18 dB panels).
by el berto
Mon Feb 28, 2011 7:51 pm
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: How make redundant link network?
Replies: 7
Views: 3388

Re: How make redundant link network?

Sorry, I have problems with attachments; let's say my complete system would be this: http://www.crs.inogs.it/telemetria/supersafe.TIF http://www.crs.inogs.it/telemetria/supersafe.TIF Where my main connection is through optic fiber (in the schematic is a long ethernet cable), then I would place 4 rad...
by el berto
Mon Feb 28, 2011 7:25 pm
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: How make redundant link network?
Replies: 7
Views: 3388

Re: How make redundant link network?

And if I have a cable link with a redundant radio-link, is it still the same bridge configuration?
SABO.TIF
by el berto
Mon Feb 28, 2011 7:12 pm
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: How make redundant link network?
Replies: 7
Views: 3388

Re: How make redundant link network?

I've found these notes on wiki: http://wiki.mikrotik.com/wiki/Mesh_wds if them are the right ones. So it's just to set the bridge to run in SRTP mode? Step n°2: I have to make this connection to have a redundant, safe connection between 2 PCs, so I should use the same configuration? I think yes........
by el berto
Mon Feb 14, 2011 6:44 pm
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: Creating network indoor: simple antenna or cable?
Replies: 2
Views: 917

Creating network indoor: simple antenna or cable?

Hi, I would like to make an indoor network for test. Let's image this would be my future network (using routerboards instead PCs): http://www.studynotes.net/images/mesh.gif I would like make this network indoor, so I would ask this: 1) can I use a piece of wire as antenna (I think use 14 dB antenna ...
by el berto
Fri Feb 04, 2011 8:37 pm
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: How make redundant link network?
Replies: 7
Views: 3388

How make redundant link network?

Hi, I would like to make a redundant network like the following diagram:
Image

In this example I need to have k.o. all five center RBs to stop communication between left and right radio.

How can I configure my RB433AH to do this?
Thanks.
by el berto
Wed Aug 18, 2010 11:54 am
Forum: General
Topic: I can see only one PCI wlan instead 2
Replies: 1
Views: 660

I can see only one PCI wlan instead 2

I hawe a RB112 with 2 PCI radio (R52).
In winbox I can see only one PCI radio: could be a software problem or hardware one?
by el berto
Tue Aug 17, 2010 6:42 pm
Forum: General
Topic: General problems buying third parties RB
Replies: 2
Views: 1019

Re: General problems buying third parties RB

Well, I install netinstall; my pc has ip 192.168.83.56, I set in net booting ip 192.168.83.22. I set routerboard to boot from ethernet: trying bootp protocol... OK Got IP address: 192.168.83.22 resolved mac address 00:xx:yy..... transfert started .... transfert ok, time=2,24s setting up elf image......
by el berto
Mon Aug 16, 2010 10:53 pm
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: Lost SSID on ap-bridge: how connect to station?
Replies: 2
Views: 1079

Lost SSID on ap-bridge: how connect to station?

I had a routerbord in ap-bridge mode connected to a station wds.
I lost configurations on ap-bridge, so I don't know SSID on remote device.
How can I get it?
I know I can see SSID on station from ap-bridge through Snooper, but vice-versa?

thanks.
by el berto
Fri Aug 13, 2010 6:29 pm
Forum: General
Topic: General problems buying third parties RB
Replies: 2
Views: 1019

General problems buying third parties RB

Hi, I have bought a RB411, it works good. I have bought a RB433AH in a second time from a supplier. RB411 is more fasther than RB433. On RB433 I've seen there are some differencies: if I type the IP address on browser I see an advertising web page from vendor, so I think there could be something cha...
by el berto
Mon Jun 07, 2010 3:40 pm
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: [Help] Info about basic configurations...
Replies: 3
Views: 1026

Re: [Help] Info about basic configurations...

I received new RB433 boards...... I tried to make a link using my old RB112 boards...... Radio1 RB433: Nstreme = enabled DFS mode = radar detect bridge Radio2 RB433: Nstreme = enabled DFS mode = radar detect bridge Link between Radio1 and Radio2 is OK. If I have to use a RB112 as second radio (inste...
by el berto
Tue May 18, 2010 3:59 pm
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: [Help] Info about basic configurations...
Replies: 3
Views: 1026

[Help] Info about basic configurations...

Hi, I made several simple connections using Routerboards, but I have to improve my network. I always used two modes (AP and client) radios. I found some templates, so I'm actually using these configurations to make point-to-point or multi-point networks: AP - "ap bridge" + "dynamic WD...
by el berto
Fri Apr 30, 2010 4:54 pm
Forum: Scripting
Topic: How update/increase a variable?
Replies: 19
Views: 7797

How update/increase a variable?

Sorry, I can't find similar topic.

I have a variable
:global a 5;
and I would like increase/update by defined step (x example 5).
I used
:global a ($a + 2);
but now I have a = 2 and not 7.
How can I do?
by el berto
Thu Dec 03, 2009 6:51 pm
Forum: Scripting
Topic: MAC-PING
Replies: 7
Views: 16272

Re: MAC-PING

What's wrong? Every mac-addres I use (radio or ethernet) is timeout. ETH1 = 00:0C:42:1C:19:C2 WLAN1 = 00:0C:42:05:E5:50 [admin@Sabotino] > ping 00:0C:42:05:e5:50 count=5 00:0C:42:05:E5:50 ping timeout 00:0C:42:05:E5:50 ping timeout 00:0C:42:05:E5:50 ping timeout 00:0C:42:05:E5:50 ping timeout 00:0C:...
by el berto
Thu Nov 05, 2009 11:40 am
Forum: Scripting
Topic: How many radios have I got?
Replies: 1
Views: 818

How many radios have I got?

I have a problem in my RB. Sometimes I loose connection with remote RB, so I enter in my RB and I see I have only one radio (there are 3 total radios). I reboot and all it's ok. I would like to avoid to enter and reboot manually, also make a scheduled reboot. I would like mahe a script that controls...
by el berto
Tue Sep 29, 2009 5:06 pm
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: RouterBoard 411U and sierra wireless card
Replies: 10
Views: 4463

Re: RouterBoard 411U and sierra wireless card

Hi, I would have a question: actually I have a remote station with a GPS receiver. I have two-way connection: wireless (through RB411), where I use the GPS receiver ethernet port, and a GSM modem, where I connect to GPS receiver through GPS receiver serial port. I use the GSM modem to download data ...
by el berto
Fri Sep 25, 2009 11:56 am
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: [RB133] Can I do this system?
Replies: 2
Views: 1691

Re: [RB133] Can I do this system?

The gateway (192.168.xxx.1) is already present in the network, I can't assign to the ethernet port the IP address of the gateway.
by el berto
Fri Aug 14, 2009 4:53 pm
Forum: RouterBOARD hardware
Topic: Outdoor case: metallic or plastic?
Replies: 17
Views: 3620

Outdoor case: metallic or plastic?

I would like to install my RB411 outdoor.
Due to the sunlight I'm worried about temperature inside the case.
Avoiding coolers, what should I use: the plastic outdoor case (CA/OTS) or a metallic one (without any cooling system, just a box)?
Thanks.
by el berto
Thu Feb 05, 2009 10:24 am
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: Routerboard frequencies random or anything else?
Replies: 0
Views: 633

Routerboard frequencies random or anything else?

Hi, I hawe 2 RB411: one as APbridge, the other as station WDS. AP bridge settings (wireless): Mode = ap bridge Band = 2.4GHz-B/G Frequency = 2457 Scan List: none DFS mode = no radar detect Status: frequency = 2427 ??? Station WDS settings (wireless): Mode = station wds Band = 2.4GHz-B/G Frequency = ...
by el berto
Wed Jan 07, 2009 9:33 am
Forum: General
Topic: Made stupid thing: RB continously rebooting
Replies: 2
Views: 892

Re: Made stupid thing: RB continously rebooting

Ok, thanks, it works!
by el berto
Wed Dec 31, 2008 4:54 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Made stupid thing: RB continously rebooting
Replies: 2
Views: 892

Made stupid thing: RB continously rebooting

Hi everybody,
I made a script that loads backup configuration at startup, so at startup I load the configuration backup and it reboots again.
How can I reset configuration to factory default?
Formatting nand?
Thanks.
by el berto
Thu Nov 13, 2008 5:38 pm
Forum: General
Topic: How limiting ethernet speed?
Replies: 1
Views: 1002

How limiting ethernet speed?

Hi, I am using RB133 with 3 ethernet ports. I would like limit the ethernet bandwidth: let's image I am connected through wireless (WLAN1) or cable (ETH1) to other device, such ADSL modem. I have 2 devices connected to the remaining ethernet ports. If I am connected at 300 kbps, I want reserve a min...
by el berto
Tue Nov 11, 2008 9:53 am
Forum: RouterBOARD hardware
Topic: system,error,critical System rebooted because of kernel fail
Replies: 8
Views: 5783

Re: system,error,critical System rebooted because of kernel fail

I have the same problem on RB112, even before and after upgraded RouterOS. The actual is 3.11.
How can I do that? (I have the radio in a remote station, so I can access it only through radio.)
by el berto
Tue Nov 11, 2008 9:23 am
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: Maybe Winbox for netbooks in the future?
Replies: 15
Views: 3018

Re: Maybe Winbox for netbooks in the future?

I think it could be just to select to the user the left menu buttons:
-Interfaces
-Wireless
-Bridge
-IP
...
...
-Exit

A lot of its aren't usually used, so everyone could select which buttons show and which ones hide to make the Winbox height smaller.
by el berto
Mon Nov 10, 2008 11:52 am
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: [RB133] Can I do this system?
Replies: 2
Views: 1691

[RB133] Can I do this system?

Hi, I hope to post in the right place. I have three nets (192.168.81.xxx, 192.168.82.xxx, 192.168.83.xxx) and I have to connect, for maintenance, directly in these nets. E.g., I have a device with IP address 192.168.82.7 and I can access it through a router. Sometimes the device resets and takes the...
by el berto
Sun Nov 09, 2008 7:38 pm
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: Maybe Winbox for netbooks in the future?
Replies: 15
Views: 3018

Maybe Winbox for netbooks in the future?

I bought (and a lot of users I know will do it) a netbook (Asus Eee PC): a lot of radio stations having installed routerboards are placed in particular places. It's more comfortable working using smaller and lighter netbooks than standard notebooks. All netbooks available has got 1024x600 screen res...
by el berto
Tue Nov 04, 2008 5:26 pm
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: RB411 on my own access point: how do it?
Replies: 3
Views: 1521

RB411 on my own access point: how do it?

Hi, I hope to post in the right place! I've been using RB411: one as access point (ap bridge), the others as "end point" (WDS station). Now I want use a RB411 with my D-LINK access point I have at home. I tried as "WDS station" mode, and it doesn't work. I tried all modes, finall...
by el berto
Fri Jul 18, 2008 2:45 pm
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: Upgrade ROS: just a doubt
Replies: 4
Views: 1593

Re: Upgrade ROS: just a doubt

Don't worry, I made the upgrade, then reboot, yesterday. Since yesterday I've rebooted several times.
by el berto
Fri Jul 18, 2008 10:54 am
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: Upgrade ROS: just a doubt
Replies: 4
Views: 1593

Re: Upgrade ROS: just a doubt

Uhm.... I've tried tu upgrade ROS 2.9.x to 3.11 on RB112: with the old ROS all was working fine, except a little bug with snmp. Now, with ROS3.11, when I enter via Winbox (there is a cable connection) I find all windows (wireless tables: interfaces-registration, New Terminal, IP-addresses, as exampl...
by el berto
Tue Jul 15, 2008 4:20 pm
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: Upgrade ROS: just a doubt
Replies: 4
Views: 1593

Upgrade ROS: just a doubt

Hi, I would like to upgrade my OS on RB333: if I've correctly understood, I go on the RouterOS download page. Here there are these coices: RouterOS 3.11 * All files (requires a Torrent client) * Combined package (http) * All packages (Includes optional packages: view content) * Routing beta package ...
by el berto
Wed Jul 09, 2008 7:40 pm
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: Winbox vs. Telnet: how get parameters values?
Replies: 0
Views: 920

Winbox vs. Telnet: how get parameters values?

Hi, I'm making a script to get some parameters through telnet. In winbox I can go in Registration Table, double click on wlan registered, then a new window appears where I can obtain 4 fields: - general - signal - nstreme - statistics How can I see the same fields through telnet? The same for wlanx,...
by el berto
Wed Jul 02, 2008 6:18 pm
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: DFS Mode
Replies: 19
Views: 72420

Re: DFS Mode

It's said Bridge mode (only two radios) is like AP mode, but I can use only one radio, so I suppose dfs-mode is suitable also for bridge mode, not only for AP mode. Then, if it wouldn't be available on bridge mode, it means I can't use bridge mode on 5GHz band due the presence of radars, doesn't it?...
by el berto
Tue Jul 01, 2008 4:17 pm
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: DFS Mode
Replies: 19
Views: 72420

Re: DFS Mode

Ok, but dfs works on AP; in bridge mode both work as AP, if I'm not wrong.
My couple of RB works only if only one has got the DFS enable, is correct this?
The correct scan-list (let's imaging I'm working at 5GHz-5MHz band, at 5535 MHz) is 5535-5540-5545 or 5540-5545?
Thanks.
by el berto
Mon Jun 30, 2008 4:38 pm
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: DFS Mode
Replies: 19
Views: 72420

Re: DFS Mode

We implemented a private civic hiperlan network in venice ancient water city. Initially we set DFS to radar detect (to be compliant with italian regulations). In this environment, probably with a lot of boats radar we found poor performances caused by strange DFS activity. We found each RB using 51...
by el berto
Mon Jun 30, 2008 10:55 am
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: Wireless Data from unknown device x10000
Replies: 9
Views: 9420

Re: Wireless Data from unknown device x10000

Hi. I have the same problem on my RB411 in bridge mode working at 5GHz; in my case the 00:00:...:FF MAC address is the one of the other bridge.
Maybe some problems with radars?
The correct setting to manage radars is "radar-detect"?
Thanks.
by el berto
Fri Jun 13, 2008 3:15 pm
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: Using RB's indoor tests: how to configure?
Replies: 1
Views: 1477

Using RB's indoor tests: how to configure?

Hi, I'm using routerboards indoor with 14dB antennas (it's the only ones I can use).
Which configuration in terms of ack timeout, tx power I should use?
by el berto
Wed Jun 11, 2008 9:23 am
Forum: General
Topic: Missing frequencies 2467, 2472 MHz?
Replies: 1
Views: 1715

Missing frequencies 2467, 2472 MHz?

On my RB112 I can set the frequencies of 2467, 2472 MHz; while on my RB333 these frequencies are missing.
The R52 radio card is the same on both routerboards, I know there are different versions of O.S.: on RB333 I have 3.0rc4, on the other 2.9.35.
What's wrong?
Thanks.
by el berto
Wed Jun 04, 2008 2:46 pm
Forum: Scripting
Topic: Auto-restoring last working configuration?
Replies: 1
Views: 1597

Auto-restoring last working configuration?

Hi, let's image we are using two RB's in bridge mode, we need using the same SSID and know the MAC address of each other R52 radio. The link is working, then I save the configuration. If I log on the remote radio and I change SSID or MAC address in the WDS settings, I correctly loose the connection ...
by el berto
Tue Jun 03, 2008 10:20 am
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: WPA-WPA2 key length for access from Windows XP?
Replies: 2
Views: 2539

WPA-WPA2 key length for access from Windows XP?

Hi, I've set my RB as access point for a laptop with Windows XP: WPA key = xxxxx (8 characters minimum) WPA-2 key = yyyy 1) the RB accepts WPA key with a 8 characters minimum length, but on the laptop, windows asks me a WPA key of 5 or 13 characters only. Is there a bug to fix on windows? 2) with a ...
by el berto
Sun Jun 01, 2008 6:21 pm
Forum: Scripting
Topic: Upload script on multimple RB's as file
Replies: 2
Views: 1944

Upload script on multimple RB's as file

I know I can save a script into a file; is there a way to upload a file as script in several routerboards and execute it? I mean, if I need to execute these commands: 1) IP Route Add gateway=192.168.30.1 2) IP route remove 0 3) ... 4) ... on all routerboards I have, it would be simple if I can write...
by el berto
Sun Jun 01, 2008 5:06 pm
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: IP address 0.0.0.0??
Replies: 2
Views: 5010

Re: IP address 0.0.0.0??

Routerboard RB112 as child of RB333 access point: Mode = station WDS WDS = static, to bridge1 Bridge = bridge1 Ports = ether1, wlan1, wlan2, wds1 (all running) No WDS added manually on Wireless Tables - Interfaces IP - Address = 192.168.83.16/24 RB333 as access point: Mode = ap bridge WDS = dynamic,...
by el berto
Sat May 31, 2008 2:04 pm
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: IP address 0.0.0.0??
Replies: 2
Views: 5010

IP address 0.0.0.0??

Hi, I have a routerboard with 2 radios: - Radio1 as access point at 5GHz connected to other routerboard, correctly working - Radio2 as WDS station connected to a third routerboard as access point (2,4GHz) All IP addresses are set correctly. On wlan2 of WDS staton I correctly see the access point reg...
by el berto
Mon May 26, 2008 4:09 pm
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: Problem with Access Point: WLAN1 under WLAN2?
Replies: 1
Views: 1094

Problem with Access Point: WLAN1 under WLAN2?

Hi, I have WLAN1 as AP, frequency 5180, SSID "Pluto", WLAN2 as WDS Station, frequency 5210, SSID "Pluto". When I enabled WLAN1 I lost the connection between WLAN2 and another Access Point. I was thinking WLAN2 antenna has passed under WLAN1 antenna. Is it possible? If so, how can...
by el berto
Fri May 23, 2008 4:25 pm
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: Winbox on different net, how find routerboards?
Replies: 2
Views: 1497

Re: Winbox on different net, how find routerboards?

Oh, my God! So simple. It works, thanks.
by el berto
Fri May 23, 2008 1:21 pm
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: Winbox on different net, how find routerboards?
Replies: 2
Views: 1497

Winbox on different net, how find routerboards?

Hi, I'm using several radios on 111.111.111.xxx and 111.111.112.xxx domains, while I'm working on 111.111.113.xxx. I can log on routerboards through telnet using the IP address of a routerboard, but if I launch Winbox from my PC I can't find any radio. How can I solve this, avoiding use Telnet? Than...
by el berto
Wed Apr 02, 2008 6:35 pm
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: Problem restoring SERIAL PORT "USED"
Replies: 1
Views: 1117

Problem restoring SERIAL PORT "USED"

I was working on a Routerboard 112.
I don't remember what I've changed, but now the serial port doesn't work correctly.
In the other Routerboard working fine I have Console -> serial0 "used"
In the other one I have it "free".
What's wrong?
by el berto
Wed Feb 06, 2008 4:04 pm
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: Linux on routerboard?
Replies: 2
Views: 2348

Linux on routerboard?

Hi, I have a RB333 and I would like to know if possible install linux. I need more powerfull scripts (I'm actually using these scripts on a desktop linux pc, but I would install it on a routerboard) so I can manage directly storage devices through serial port, send data, etc. etc. Is it possible? Ar...
by el berto
Tue Jan 15, 2008 12:37 pm
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: Routerboard as Access Point only for Routerboards
Replies: 5
Views: 2504

Re: Routerboard as Access Point only for Routerboards

Strange behaviour: I used the settings found on a manual online for AP, I can connect through routerboards but I can't connect the notebook on the AP. AP Routerboard: Interfaces -> Radio1 selected: Wireless: Mode = Ap-bridge WDS: Mode = dynamic WDS: Default bridge = bridge1 End point Routerboard: Wi...
by el berto
Fri Jan 11, 2008 9:09 am
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: Routerboard as Access Point only for Routerboards
Replies: 5
Views: 2504

Re: Routerboard as Access Point only for Routerboards

Thanks for answers! I have a network for remote weather stations: I've been using two types of radios (for point-to-point link or point-to-multipoint). I'm changing all network radios with routerboards, so I can use a unique device and configure it as needed: the easyest way would be having only two...
by el berto
Thu Jan 10, 2008 5:39 pm
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: Routerboard as Access Point only for Routerboards
Replies: 5
Views: 2504

Routerboard as Access Point only for Routerboards

I can configure a radio on Routerboard as Access Point.
I want only Routerboards may access to the access point avoiding I can access through notebook or desktop wireless cards: is it possible?
by el berto
Mon Dec 17, 2007 11:25 am
Forum: RouterBOARD hardware
Topic: Which homemade test antenna?
Replies: 2
Views: 1432

Which homemade test antenna?

Hi, I would make an "homemade" antenna for using the routerboards in a room for connection tests. I have professional antennas, but tey are a bit difficult to use in a laboratory. I found this link: http://flakey.info/antenna/omni/quarter/ Could it work or I will damage the R52 radios? Tha...
by el berto
Wed Dec 05, 2007 11:33 am
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: Help: 1 RB burned, then the other lost!
Replies: 2
Views: 1639

Help: 1 RB burned, then the other lost!

Hi, I get 3 RB 112 pre-configured in point-2-point mode; if I'm not wrong there is a way where I insert in a routerboard the MAC address of the other routerboard. For evaluating routerboards I've been keepeng one as remote ant the other as local. For a power supply problem, the local one is burned, ...
by el berto
Mon Nov 19, 2007 12:53 pm
Forum: Scripting
Topic: Beginner: possible send/receive data through serial port?
Replies: 5
Views: 2522

Re: Beginner: possible send/receive data through serial port?

Ok, I've found It's possible connect to serial GPRS modem through System->Serial-terminal, but If I try to use the serial port (Serial0) I have a message the port is already in use: anyone can tell me why?
by el berto
Mon Nov 19, 2007 12:51 pm
Forum: Scripting
Topic: Generic comunicaction through serial port
Replies: 3
Views: 1908

Re: Generic comunicaction through serial port

Hi, I apologize but I'm a beginner and I am a lot confused:
I would like to use a RB112 (1 COM) with a GPRS modem through serial port: if I'm not wrong I should command it through System -> Serial-terminal serial0 but I receive the message "port is already in use".
Whet's wrong?
by el berto
Tue Oct 30, 2007 2:50 pm
Forum: Scripting
Topic: Beginner: possible send/receive data through serial port?
Replies: 5
Views: 2522

Re: Beginner: possible send/receive data through serial port?

Ok, but if I have the At command "A" and I'm talking with a modem, how can I send the "A" command to modem without using keyboard?
by el berto
Tue Oct 30, 2007 2:04 pm
Forum: Scripting
Topic: Beginner: possible send/receive data through serial port?
Replies: 5
Views: 2522

Beginner: possible send/receive data through serial port?

Hi, it's first time I'm trying to use routerboard scripts: I would like to know if it's possible excange data through serial port. Example: I have a PC connected to routerboard througn serial port: I need the routerboard sends 3 bytes to PC, then read the 3 bytes answer. Is it possible? Which comman...
by el berto
Thu Sep 27, 2007 12:56 pm
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: Routerboard 133 for totally beginner
Replies: 6
Views: 3786

Re: Routerboard 133 for totally beginner

New questions: which differences between power over data lines and POE? I know I use POE when I use 4 free pins of ethernet cable to power the radio, but in power over data lines I do the same on data lines? How can I save a full configuration as file on my PC to make a clone of a radio if an hardwa...
by el berto
Wed Sep 26, 2007 11:11 am
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: Routerboard 133 for totally beginner
Replies: 6
Views: 3786

Routerboard 133 for totally beginner

Hi everybody! In a fair I've seen a system based on Mikrotik routerboard 133 working with two radios at 5 GHz. In that system I enter through WinBox and I can configure every routerboard as: - point to point link in bridge mode (only two radios) - point to multipoint link in bridge mode (one master ...