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by gmsmstr
Tue Jan 16, 2024 4:04 pm
Forum: General
Topic: RouterOS download torrent
Replies: 33
Views: 17487

Re: RouterOS download torrent

never said anything about v2..
by gmsmstr
Tue Jan 16, 2024 3:45 pm
Forum: General
Topic: RouterOS download torrent
Replies: 33
Views: 17487

Re: RouterOS download torrent

I don't I want current versions to auto download ..
by gmsmstr
Mon Jan 08, 2024 8:06 pm
Forum: General
Topic: RouterOS download torrent
Replies: 33
Views: 17487

Re: RouterOS download torrent

Torrent is not valid bencoding

:(
by gmsmstr
Tue Dec 19, 2023 10:26 pm
Forum: Forwarding Protocols
Topic: BGP v7.13 iBGP gateways
Replies: 2
Views: 788

Re: BGP v7.13 iBGP gateways

 gw 172.25.25.2,
This sets the gateway but it don't use it, and it appears broke when i try to do this

I also have tried
 gw 172.25.25.2%interfacename 
The question is why is it sending the gw that it learned to router1, vs changing it seeing we have force -self on..
by gmsmstr
Tue Dec 19, 2023 4:09 pm
Forum: Forwarding Protocols
Topic: BGP v7.13 iBGP gateways
Replies: 2
Views: 788

BGP v7.13 iBGP gateways

I have a router that has an iBGP connection to its neighbor. When we learn the prefixes from the neighbor set to distribute it stated the gateway is 25.1 as it should, however, I am also getting other prefixes that have a gateway of 0.10 and 0.30, these are gateways that the peering router uses. We ...
by gmsmstr
Fri Dec 08, 2023 4:57 pm
Forum: General
Topic: RouterOS download torrent
Replies: 33
Views: 17487

Re: RouterOS download torrent

Just noted that that URL is not working :( I get the listing, but no download can occur :(
by gmsmstr
Tue Nov 21, 2023 3:41 am
Forum: General
Topic: SFP+ link loss on CRS326 switches after reboot
Replies: 2
Views: 1129

Re: SFP+ link loss on CRS326 switches after reboot

Bumping. Same issue ros 7.12.. Intel 82599 adaptor..
by gmsmstr
Fri Jul 07, 2023 8:15 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Proper VRRP configuration
Replies: 10
Views: 1826

Re: Proper VRRP configuration

Thanks for the reply, but in v7 I cannot get the /24 on the VRRP interface to work .. :( I have upgraded routers from v6, and it works just fine, but if I create a new one it does not. I have a open ticket with MikroTik on these. The question is what one is correct? or is both correct depending on y...
by gmsmstr
Mon Jun 05, 2023 3:05 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Proper VRRP configuration
Replies: 10
Views: 1826

Re: Proper VRRP configuration ??

Bump...
by gmsmstr
Fri Jun 02, 2023 4:23 pm
Forum: Forwarding Protocols
Topic: OSPF ECMP changes from ROS6 -> ROS7? [SOLVED]
Replies: 12
Views: 3665

Re: OSPF ECMP changes from ROS6 -> ROS7? [SOLVED]

Nothing is inactive, it just chooses one route to install vs ECMPing them. Even though the OSPF metric is the same.
by gmsmstr
Fri Jun 02, 2023 4:00 pm
Forum: Forwarding Protocols
Topic: OSPF ECMP changes from ROS6 -> ROS7? [SOLVED]
Replies: 12
Views: 3665

Re: OSPF ECMP changes from ROS6 -> ROS7? [SOLVED]

This is a KNOWN and reproduced bug in RouteroS 7.9.1 (min), and they (MikroTik) knows about this and confirmed.

Using OSPF costs only, there is a NO ECMP across v7.9.1 routers when the cost is the same on a path. :(

They could not provide an ETA to fix this.
by gmsmstr
Mon May 15, 2023 5:04 pm
Forum: General
Topic: DHCP option 121 string calculator - static classless routes distribution
Replies: 5
Views: 6014

Re: DHCP option 121 string calculator - static classless routes distribution

I know this is a old post, but I wanted to add to the collective knowledge. one use for this is /32 DHCP routing. The specific example is that you have a /24 or larger block, but you wish to have all of your customers come back to your router for routing, no ARPs no layer 2 connectivity to any devic...
by gmsmstr
Wed May 10, 2023 9:28 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Proper VRRP configuration
Replies: 10
Views: 1826

Proper VRRP configuration

So in v6 I normally handed VRRP this way. RTR 1 address = 10.55.55.1/30 interface =ether1 address = 100.64.1.1/24 interface=vrrp1 RTR 2 address = 10.55.55.2/30 interface =ether1 address = 100.64.1.1/24 interface=vrrp1 This way the VRRP can monitor the .1 on the local interface (ether1), then if VRRP...
by gmsmstr
Wed May 10, 2023 8:42 pm
Forum: General
Topic: split-horizion vs bridge forward drop all?
Replies: 1
Views: 237

split-horizion vs bridge forward drop all?

Sooo.. using v7.10beta5.. Have a VPLS group (around 13 VPLS endpoints) terminating into one br. They all have split-horizon on them, but yet i keep getting loop detected. So, I added a bridge filter rule chain=forward in-birdge=br action=drop; this should DROP all packets being forwarded though the ...
by gmsmstr
Thu Mar 16, 2023 10:39 pm
Forum: Forwarding Protocols
Topic: How in v7? Selectivity accept prefixes, not load the rest?
Replies: 12
Views: 3034

Re: How in v7? Selectivity accept prefixes, not load the rest?

What about if in HW.. If I load 2000 routes, the rest are filtered, does 2000 routes get added to HW only?
by gmsmstr
Thu Mar 16, 2023 5:29 pm
Forum: Forwarding Protocols
Topic: How in v7? Selectivity accept prefixes, not load the rest?
Replies: 12
Views: 3034

Re: How in v7? Selectivity accept prefixes, not load the rest?

Maybe we need a soft-reconfigure option, i.e. if its turned on as normal, it would function like it does. If we turn it off. A reject will remove it from memory.. ? Would be a simple method of doing it.
by gmsmstr
Thu Mar 16, 2023 4:09 pm
Forum: Forwarding Protocols
Topic: How in v7? Selectivity accept prefixes, not load the rest?
Replies: 12
Views: 3034

Re: How in v7? Selectivity accept prefixes, not load the rest?

If you don't specify anything ,it still loads it, it is just filtered :( I want those prefixes to be discarded and not loaded into memory at all... not a option in v7?
by gmsmstr
Thu Mar 16, 2023 3:41 pm
Forum: Forwarding Protocols
Topic: How in v7? Selectivity accept prefixes, not load the rest?
Replies: 12
Views: 3034

How in v7? Selectivity accept prefixes, not load the rest?

I want to load a BGP peer that is sending me full + default.. I need anything that has its AS ONLY, no transit, to come in but everything else to be discarded. Normally I would create a filter that would accept where AS-PATH=AS# then discard the rest, but in v7 can’t discard the rest? the NLRI don't...
by gmsmstr
Tue Jan 31, 2023 8:06 pm
Forum: General
Topic: CCR2004 - random crashes watchdog no IP address
Replies: 43
Views: 6738

Re: CCR2004 - random crashes watchdog no IP address

Sirbryan, thanks for that information. I did try disabling the watchdog timer with a blank watch address; but that just caused it to eternally lock up when the time came (had to physically reboot it). It's always the crazy 100pct on 4 cores before it reboots or locks. My router is still stable so f...
by gmsmstr
Mon Jan 30, 2023 5:43 pm
Forum: General
Topic: CCR2004 - random crashes watchdog no IP address
Replies: 43
Views: 6738

Re: CCR2004 - random crashes watchdog no IP address

So I moved my NATs to another router and completely disabled "Connection Tracking". So far, been stable for about 4-5 days (instead of 1-2 reboots per day); longest run so far. This router was in front of our server network which was handling our private servers and some office network. S...
by gmsmstr
Mon Jan 30, 2023 4:40 pm
Forum: General
Topic: CCR2004 - random crashes watchdog no IP address
Replies: 43
Views: 6738

Re: CCR2004 - random crashes watchdog no IP address

We have about 30 1009s still left. Just a FYI.
Thanks, but I guess its not worth to ship them into EU :)
Maybe not. . Up to you though.
by gmsmstr
Wed Jan 25, 2023 4:37 pm
Forum: General
Topic: CCR2004 - random crashes watchdog no IP address
Replies: 43
Views: 6738

Re: CCR2004 - random crashes watchdog no IP address

We have about 30 1009s still left. Just a FYI.
by gmsmstr
Sun Jan 22, 2023 10:33 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Pros/Cons using RAW vs Filter [SOLVED]
Replies: 36
Views: 5171

Re: Pros/Cons using RAW vs Filter [SOLVED]

Well thanks for all that read and replied. Summary: Question: Is running RAW only rules preferable to running Filter Input rules to protect said router that is NOT doing connection traffic? Answer: Based on what I know and what others have confirmed, if you are not running connection tracking, then ...
by gmsmstr
Sat Jan 21, 2023 5:46 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Pros/Cons using RAW vs Filter [SOLVED]
Replies: 36
Views: 5171

Re: Pros/Cons using RAW vs Filter [SOLVED]

So in this instance, any reason NOT to use RAW instead of input filters?
by gmsmstr
Sat Jan 21, 2023 7:37 am
Forum: General
Topic: Pros/Cons using RAW vs Filter [SOLVED]
Replies: 36
Views: 5171

Re: Pros/Cons using RAW vs Filter [SOLVED]

If you do not drop, for example DDoS attack on RAW side, it consume also: connection-tracking resources (when is enabled) mangle on prerouting resources (when are present) dst-nat resources (when are present) bridge resources (if involved) cpu resources to subtract -1 to TTL (or drop packet) again ...
by gmsmstr
Fri Jan 20, 2023 10:27 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Pros/Cons using RAW vs Filter [SOLVED]
Replies: 36
Views: 5171

Re: Pros/Cons using RAW vs Filter [SOLVED]

Why do you quote whole preceding post? Does it help answering? Do you repeat what your interlocutor says when you discuss?
Well that's not what I am asking. I am asking, is there any Pros/Cons to using RAW only in this specific instance.
by gmsmstr
Fri Jan 20, 2023 8:40 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Pros/Cons using RAW vs Filter [SOLVED]
Replies: 36
Views: 5171

Re: Pros/Cons using RAW vs Filter [SOLVED]

Why do you quote whole preceding post? Does it help answering? Do you repeat what your interlocutor says when you discuss? Just use "Post Reply" button.
Why? Does it cost more to use or cost less, or the same?
by gmsmstr
Fri Jan 20, 2023 8:20 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Pros/Cons using RAW vs Filter [SOLVED]
Replies: 36
Views: 5171

Re: Pros/Cons using RAW vs Filter [SOLVED]

Raw should only be considered by advanced users. The wrong use or unexpected consequences of raw are not trivial and in 99% of cases not needed especially by homeowners. It would be a rare case IMHO that use of raw over standard filters would make a significant difference in the user experience. So...
by gmsmstr
Fri Jan 20, 2023 8:19 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Pros/Cons using RAW vs Filter [SOLVED]
Replies: 36
Views: 5171

Re: Pros/Cons using RAW vs Filter [SOLVED]

Raw is less processor load. A lot less.
Assuming that the router has connection tracking turned on. What if it is off? I would assume RAW would be the FIRST place to drop or accept data, but just trying to understand if there is any CONs to it or not.
by gmsmstr
Fri Jan 20, 2023 7:15 pm
Forum: General
Topic: CCR2004 - random crashes watchdog no IP address
Replies: 43
Views: 6738

Re: CCR2004 - random crashes watchdog no IP address

Be sure the router is secured as well.. Just a FYI..

We have seen these stop rebooting once we disable connection tracking.
by gmsmstr
Fri Jan 20, 2023 7:06 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Pros/Cons using RAW vs Filter [SOLVED]
Replies: 36
Views: 5171

Pros/Cons using RAW vs Filter [SOLVED]

Question the hive;

What are pros and cons of using RAW instead of filters assuming you do not have connection tracking turned on. (or even if you do)
You can match input chain by adding a jump to dst address type local, jump to a raw-input chain.

Any other pros/cons to this?
by gmsmstr
Wed Oct 19, 2022 6:58 pm
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: Problem with operator's 5G NSA
Replies: 10
Views: 2268

Re: Problem with operator's 5G NSA

Went back to 7.5 no drops.. 7.6 drops.
by gmsmstr
Tue Oct 18, 2022 7:07 pm
Forum: RouterOS beta
Topic: LTE D53G goes up and down
Replies: 1
Views: 2121

LTE D53G goes up and down

Getting up/downs on my Chat 5G. :( Verizon is the profider. No clue why this is.. Oct/18/2022 10:56:47 lte,async lte1: sent AT+QNWPREFCFG="nr5g_band",1:3:5:7:8:20:28:38:40:41:77:78:79 Oct/18/2022 10:56:47 lte,debug lte1 mbim: state 6=>7 Oct/18/2022 10:56:47 lte,debug lte1 mbim: <<< Q servi...
by gmsmstr
Tue May 31, 2022 7:40 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: MikroTik Devices Controller
Replies: 332
Views: 233020

Re: MikroTik Devices Controller

There are services out there that do parts of what is requests. We have https://cloud.linktechs.net that does this for many customers. Just a FYI.
by gmsmstr
Fri May 27, 2022 1:05 am
Forum: RouterBOARD hardware
Topic: CCR2004-1G-2XS-PCIe not supported on Windows
Replies: 16
Views: 3839

Re: CCR2004-1G-2XS-PCIe not supported on Windows

Yep, and MT told me that they are not planning on putting out a driver currently. everyone tell them via support@mikrotik.com :) hehehe.

Shame but it is what it is. :)
by gmsmstr
Thu May 26, 2022 11:04 pm
Forum: RouterBOARD hardware
Topic: CCR2004-1G-2XS-PCIe not supported on Windows
Replies: 16
Views: 3839

Re: CCR2004-1G-2XS-PCIe not supported on Windows

ya, got me :) would be nice to have a link but happens :)
by gmsmstr
Thu May 26, 2022 10:47 pm
Forum: RouterBOARD hardware
Topic: CCR2004-1G-2XS-PCIe not supported on Windows
Replies: 16
Views: 3839

Re: CCR2004-1G-2XS-PCIe not supported on Windows

Device PCI\VEN_1969&DEV_1083&SUBSYS_00000000&REV_00\4&1a972e93&0&0009 requires further installation.
by gmsmstr
Thu May 26, 2022 10:40 pm
Forum: RouterBOARD hardware
Topic: CCR2004-1G-2XS-PCIe not supported on Windows
Replies: 16
Views: 3839

Re: CCR2004-1G-2XS-PCIe not supported on Windows

Yep just devices does not start :(
by gmsmstr
Thu May 26, 2022 10:27 pm
Forum: RouterBOARD hardware
Topic: CCR2004-1G-2XS-PCIe not supported on Windows
Replies: 16
Views: 3839

Re: 2004 PCI - Windows

They show up as active in win10? If so what driver are they using?
by gmsmstr
Thu May 26, 2022 8:46 pm
Forum: RouterBOARD hardware
Topic: CCR2004-1G-2XS-PCIe not supported on Windows
Replies: 16
Views: 3839

CCR2004-1G-2XS-PCIe not supported on Windows

I asked MikroTik Support and of course there is no drivers for windows 11 etc.. Just looking for something else as they do show up in Device manager. Any other suggestions?
ScreenHunter 3362.jpg
by gmsmstr
Wed Feb 16, 2022 3:25 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: WinBox v3.33 and v3.34 released!
Replies: 102
Views: 25072

Re: WinBox v3.33 and v3.34 released!

When I open it, I can only open v7 devices, it acts like it will open but it won't open anything v6 until I open one v7 device, then i can open v6 devices..
by gmsmstr
Tue Jul 20, 2021 8:34 am
Forum: General
Topic: CRS-3xx Learn Limit/Lock on first
Replies: 9
Views: 3986

Re: CRS-3xx Learn Limit/Lock on first

bumping this. Need this feature :) learn in bridge port general tab should have auto/no/yes/1-4000,i.e. i cna tell it to learn 1 that's it.
by gmsmstr
Mon Apr 08, 2019 10:06 pm
Forum: General
Topic: v6 RC and v7 BETA
Replies: 126
Views: 46184

Re: v6 RC and v7 BETA

We all sit and wait :) hoping :)
by gmsmstr
Thu May 24, 2018 3:52 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: VPNfilter official statement
Replies: 190
Views: 145545

Re: VPNfilter official statement

As always, great job guys.
by gmsmstr
Thu Apr 05, 2018 10:44 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Maxxed out CPU on CloudCore routers?
Replies: 4
Views: 1515

Re: Maxxed out CPU on CloudCore routers?

If the router is not configured correctly, yes, but it should NOT hit 100% CPU.
by gmsmstr
Thu Apr 05, 2018 10:06 pm
Forum: General
Topic: CRS317 Loop though
Replies: 0
Views: 825

CRS317 Loop though

So I have a device that is a layer2 packet analyses. The issue I have is I have a PAIR of 10gig interfaces that I need to loop though this unit. We have choose to use a CRS317 to do that, so ports 15/16 are plugged into the 10gig layer2 analyses box. The issue, is that I need to take a VLAN, say vla...
by gmsmstr
Tue Dec 05, 2017 7:29 pm
Forum: General
Topic: CGNAT
Replies: 4
Views: 5345

Re: CGNAT

Question, how many nat rules is too much for a CCR1072?

I currently have 20815 all CG nat rules?
by gmsmstr
Tue Oct 18, 2016 4:04 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Amazon VPC - IPSec VPN Connection with Mikrotik CHR RouterOS.
Replies: 5
Views: 7754

Re: Amazon VPC - IPSec VPN Connection with Mikrotik CHR RouterOS.

What I am unable to do is add a second VPC to my CHR. I want my CHR to handle the firewall and NAT for my servers, but it won't let me add another VPC.. ??
by gmsmstr
Mon Mar 21, 2016 9:35 pm
Forum: Scripting
Topic: Programmily add to simple queue target
Replies: 0
Views: 1080

Programmily add to simple queue target

A client has anywhere between 3-10 simple queue targets in each one, when i do a :foreach, i end up getting a array, i either need a way to convert the array to simple text (that would be the simplest) or a way to simply append a new prefix onto the existing target. I.e. just adding blocks and need ...
by gmsmstr
Thu Dec 10, 2015 8:57 pm
Forum: The Dude
Topic: Dude rc19 Opens many windows
Replies: 2
Views: 1786

Dude rc19 Opens many windows

So I have many dude versions installed, looks like now the rc19 version installed, when i run the dude even from a specific directory, it tries to start the dude server, but it keeps calling the dude vrc19 and it opens again and again. anyone else have this happen?
by gmsmstr
Mon Aug 24, 2015 11:22 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Torrent
Replies: 43
Views: 15008

Re: Torrent

I like torrents, don't use a script, would be nice to have a RSS feed for torrents then just point our torrent app and let it eat when a new version comes out. .BTW, looks like no full seeds for 6.31 :(
by gmsmstr
Tue Jul 21, 2015 10:38 pm
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: CPE Wireless Settings
Replies: 1
Views: 1307

CPE Wireless Settings

It would be nice if the wireless CPE would follow the AP.

I.e. you change the AP to 20/40 Ce, the CPE should follow, ??
by gmsmstr
Tue Jul 14, 2015 9:09 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: MikroTik smartphone app (ex Tik-App)
Replies: 487
Views: 269855

Re: Tik App, MikroTik android utility ALPHA test

Android lolipop samsug note 3. 1.. When you scroll over in interfaces, to something like traffic, the menu bar does not follow, i.e. you see "General poe sfp" but you are viewing the traffic graph 2. traffi graphi looks good, tx/rx bytes should be translated to mbits etc. 3. opening bgp in...
by gmsmstr
Tue Jul 14, 2015 8:52 pm
Forum: General
Topic: DHCP by MACq
Replies: 0
Views: 1432

DHCP by MACq

With IPv4 addresses running out, here is something that we coould do to help with the existing Ipv4 addresses that we have. If we can identify via MAC things like Android phones, iphones ,and other devices that typically do not need a public, it would be nice to say, xyz MACs can get this IP pool, g...
by gmsmstr
Fri May 08, 2015 3:58 pm
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: School Wifi Coverage
Replies: 8
Views: 2706

Re: School Wifi Coverage

This should not be a problem. Caps man it, bring it all back, vlans, etc, no big deal! would be a fun project to work on! Let me know if you need a bit more professional consulting on it!
by gmsmstr
Thu May 07, 2015 11:54 pm
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: Low NV2 802.11ac PTMP Thoughput
Replies: 47
Views: 15920

Low NV2 802.11ac PTMP Thoughput

Have an access point, netmetal running dual chains to 120 degree sector. /interface wireless set [ find default-name=wlan1 ] adaptive-noise-immunity=ap-and-client-mode band=5ghz-onlyn channel-width=20/40mhz-Ce default-forwarding=no disabled=no frequency=5265 ht-basic-mcs=\ mcs-0,mcs-1,mcs-2,mcs-3,mc...
by gmsmstr
Tue Nov 25, 2014 8:39 pm
Forum: The User Manager
Topic: ISP Radio Wednesday Tomorrow!
Replies: 0
Views: 1455

ISP Radio Wednesday Tomorrow!

This week we will be talking about Credit Card Payments and HotSpot Systems with co-host Dennis Burgess and Host Steven Grabiel . 11am CST, 9am PST ! Don’t forgot you can download the previous episodes to put on your media player and listen while in your car free of charge by going to www.ispradio.c...
by gmsmstr
Fri Nov 21, 2014 4:07 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Job Posting
Replies: 0
Views: 1023

Job Posting

Link Technologies, Inc. is looking for a few good engineers to add to our consulting group. If interested, review the PDF and send resume and salary requirements to jobs@linktechs.net
Consulting Network Engineer.pdf
by gmsmstr
Wed Apr 24, 2013 6:36 pm
Forum: General
Topic: OPVN Ethernet large MTU
Replies: 0
Views: 874

OPVN Ethernet large MTU

Anyone have issues with v6rc13 and large MTU i.e. the max MTU on CCR routers, birdged to a Ethernet OVPN tunnel?

I.e. does the tunnel already fragment those large frames?
by gmsmstr
Fri Apr 13, 2012 8:18 pm
Forum: General
Topic: v6.0beta1 released!
Replies: 35
Views: 17380

Re: v6.0beta1 released!

First screen shot of production v6 :) who hooooo
by gmsmstr
Fri Apr 13, 2012 7:55 pm
Forum: General
Topic: v6.0beta1 released!
Replies: 35
Views: 17380

Re: v6.0beta1 released!

Kinda interesting that they released this on Friday the 13th :)
by gmsmstr
Tue Apr 03, 2012 7:52 pm
Forum: Forwarding Protocols
Topic: MPLS Distribute Default Kills Traffic
Replies: 0
Views: 1147

MPLS Distribute Default Kills Traffic

A small network when turning on MPLS Distribute Default Route, all traffic stops going in/out till the check is turned off. While off, outbound traffic does not use MPLS, and the edge router, even though MPLS has a forwarding database does not show any traffic going via MPLS.
by gmsmstr
Sat Mar 03, 2012 3:28 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Finding a consultant...?
Replies: 9
Views: 1867

Re: Finding a consultant...?

We are right in st Louis.. Www.linktechs.net.. We are on the consultants list..
by gmsmstr
Fri Feb 10, 2012 5:10 pm
Forum: Forwarding Protocols
Topic: VPLS 1500 MTU working then stops
Replies: 62
Views: 25561

VPLS 1500 MTU working then stops

A large network that is running VPLS has been working quite well. We currently are not worried about packet fragmentation, however, we can not push the 1500 byte MTU packets though the VPLS in some instances. VPLS circuits are set to 1508 in MTU in case of VLAN information, the VPLS tunnels do come ...
by gmsmstr
Tue Dec 27, 2011 9:01 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Feature request: multiple connections test in Bandwidth Test
Replies: 1
Views: 1501

Re: Feature request: multiple connections test in Bandwidth

you can do that under TCP connections :)
by gmsmstr
Thu Dec 01, 2011 11:16 pm
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: ampdu priorities
Replies: 8
Views: 43341

Re: ampdu priorities

Use your mangle to set priority, that corresponds to the "ampdu". Don't check for latency sensitive applications, as it is possible it would create latency.
by gmsmstr
Wed Nov 30, 2011 11:41 pm
Forum: General
Topic: ROS v6 Suggestions
Replies: 76
Views: 30048

ROS v6 Suggestions

How about updating the P-Throughput field to be more accurate and work in all wireless protocols. Then we should have this field update every x often (ability to set the x). Then have that as a $wlan1_pthoughput variable that changes. Then have the ability to set queue tree and simple queues with si...
by gmsmstr
Wed Nov 30, 2011 4:29 am
Forum: General
Topic: x86 CoreRouter problem with v5.X
Replies: 11
Views: 6033

Re: x86 CoreRouter problem with v5.X

Maybe use supported x86 platform?
by gmsmstr
Fri Jul 01, 2011 11:48 pm
Forum: General
Topic: hotspot paypal verification
Replies: 1
Views: 1265

Re: hotspot paypal verification

must have a public IP for one, also the link changed in v5 as well.
by gmsmstr
Fri Jul 01, 2011 11:47 pm
Forum: RouterBOARD hardware
Topic: RB1100AH power cycle required on upgrade
Replies: 7
Views: 3728

Re: RB1100AH power cycle required on upgrade

WE have seen this on a number of boards in the newer v5 hardware. I would let it reboot and send a supout to MT.
by gmsmstr
Fri Jul 01, 2011 11:46 pm
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: Graphs not preserved across reboot?
Replies: 1
Views: 1183

Re: Graphs not preserved across reboot?

I believe this only applies to x86 systems.
by gmsmstr
Fri Jul 01, 2011 11:44 pm
Forum: The Dude
Topic: Database reached 2GB
Replies: 3
Views: 1807

Re: Database reached 2GB

Export the configuration, clear the user manager, and then update. We have scripts running on very active systems that prevent the logs from filling the drive. we don't need that historical data. I would assume you can also send that data to a "syslog" server as well.
by gmsmstr
Fri Jul 01, 2011 11:42 pm
Forum: The Dude
Topic: Active Internet Connection Checking w/dependency
Replies: 5
Views: 2449

Re: Active Internet Connection Checking w/dependency

Believe there is a dependency item that you could use.
by gmsmstr
Fri Jul 01, 2011 11:40 pm
Forum: Virtualization
Topic: OpenWRT on RB1100 ??
Replies: 2
Views: 2880

Re: OpenWRT on RB1100 ??

why would you want such as crappy OS on great hardware! RouterOS will do ANYTHING OpenWRT can do and about 1000 things more!
by gmsmstr
Fri Jul 01, 2011 11:40 pm
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: Usermanager Database, ....
Replies: 7
Views: 2132

Re: Usermanager Database, ....

Would assume you would just do it in the command line, by exporting data from one and importing it into the other. Don't know if the payment history and logs would carry over.
by gmsmstr
Fri Jul 01, 2011 11:38 pm
Forum: General
Topic: IPv4, IPv6 QOS.... how do they interact?
Replies: 3
Views: 1559

Re: IPv4, IPv6 QOS.... how do they interact?

based on my trials, they each IP, regardless of v6 or v4 will be treated the same.
by gmsmstr
Wed Mar 23, 2011 7:57 pm
Forum: RouterBOARD hardware
Topic: Is it better to use a PC with Mikrotik OS or a Routerboard?
Replies: 7
Views: 2958

Re: Is it better to use a PC with Mikrotik OS or a Routerboa

The simple answer is yes/yes. lol The RouterBOARD product family simply can't be beat for price/performance. If your needs are that where a RouterBOARD product will work perfectly, then you don't need to invest in a x86 box! However, once you go beyond their capabilities then you will need to go wit...
by gmsmstr
Wed Mar 23, 2011 7:54 pm
Forum: RouterBOARD hardware
Topic: ARM based RouterBoard
Replies: 24
Views: 18300

Re: ARM based RouterBoard

We have customers running average of 1.2 - 1.5 gig of traffic running 3 full GigE BGP feeds running on a www.mikrotikrouter.com box. The v5 multi-core improvements have helped quite a bit as well!
by gmsmstr
Wed Mar 23, 2011 7:50 pm
Forum: RouterBOARD hardware
Topic: Router OS as ISP Edge router?
Replies: 4
Views: 2279

Re: Router OS as ISP Edge router?

There are several options, I would recommend that you use something that is built and designed for MikroTik. There are a number of products out there, you can also look at www.mikrotikrouter.com. These units would come with RouterOS on them ready to run.
by gmsmstr
Wed Mar 23, 2011 7:45 pm
Forum: General
Topic: DSL and MIKROTIK MTU
Replies: 2
Views: 1431

Re: DSL and MIKROTIK MTU

This depends on your DSL Provider and the MTU they give you. Typically, 1420-1440 works well, but if it is a true bridge DSL then 1500 should be fine. If it is a PPPoE session it would make a difference as well.
by gmsmstr
Wed Mar 23, 2011 7:39 pm
Forum: General
Topic: WISP and Cable network Traffic Shaping.
Replies: 8
Views: 2286

Re: WISP and Cable network Traffic Shaping.

Of course you can shape it however you want with MT. Unlike the other boxes though you would need to build your own system, but that should work better for you as you can prioritize that as much as you wish or as little. You can also give bursting abilities if you wish . It may not work 100% like th...
by gmsmstr
Fri Mar 18, 2011 6:11 pm
Forum: General
Topic: MUM Hungary VIDEOS on TikTube
Replies: 7
Views: 2614

Re: MUM Hungary VIDEOS on TikTube

Will SEED as soon as I get a copy :) GigE ready to go..
by gmsmstr
Tue Feb 15, 2011 4:27 pm
Forum: General
Topic: First "ROUTEROS" Book Published
Replies: 47
Views: 18010

Re: First "ROUTEROS" Book Published

My assumption is still a month or two out at the soonest. I may have a preview copy at the MUM in Budapest. But that would just be that. We currently do offer ibook and Kindle editions, they are both reduced from the list price so, might be a way to get started :) I also have put a call out for any ...
by gmsmstr
Mon Feb 14, 2011 4:20 pm
Forum: General
Topic: First "ROUTEROS" Book Published
Replies: 47
Views: 18010

Re: First "ROUTEROS" Book Published

tis coming :)
by gmsmstr
Wed Jan 12, 2011 6:13 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Hotspot - Login but no Sign Up
Replies: 11
Views: 3756

Re: Hotspot - Login but no Sign Up

You will have to redesign the login.html to include the signup links etc. That is a manual process, and is not integrated into the user manager system.
by gmsmstr
Wed Jan 12, 2011 6:08 pm
Forum: General
Topic: RouterOS reply to Pings from All IPs
Replies: 2
Views: 1153

Re: RouterOS reply to Pings from All IPs

In this case, we have a public subnet, some devices are out there on the subnet, but we want to show ALL ips as reachable with pings. I forgot about the ICMP options, in our case I did. add action=redirect chain=dstnat comment="" disabled=no dst-address=x.x.x.0/24 icmp-options=0:8 in-bridg...
by gmsmstr
Mon Jan 10, 2011 5:58 pm
Forum: General
Topic: RouterOS reply to Pings from All IPs
Replies: 2
Views: 1153

RouterOS reply to Pings from All IPs

Just wondering if someone thought up a way to allow your Router to reply to ALL pings to a subnet routed to the router? tried to do some redirects and such, not much working..
by gmsmstr
Mon Jan 10, 2011 5:56 pm
Forum: General
Topic: First "ROUTEROS" Book Published
Replies: 47
Views: 18010

Re: First "ROUTEROS" Book Published

Don't see where that information is not covered in the existing version 1 of "Learn RouterOS".
by gmsmstr
Fri Jan 07, 2011 8:46 pm
Forum: General
Topic: First "ROUTEROS" Book Published
Replies: 47
Views: 18010

Re: First "ROUTEROS" Book Published

Yep, I am working on a Second Edition. I also wanted to note that there is a iBook and a Kindle version of Learn RouterOS now as well! http://www.amazon.com/Learn-RouterOS-ebook/dp/B003KGBMJO/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&m=AG56TWVU5XWC2&s=digital-text&qid=1294425953&sr=8-2 That would be the li...
by gmsmstr
Wed Jan 05, 2011 4:20 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Max concurrent HotSpot users?
Replies: 5
Views: 5940

Re: Max concurrent HotSpot users?

We have a successfully had over 3500 concurrent Hotspot users on some of our systems. We have some hotspot systems that can process over 15,000 logins per week :)
by gmsmstr
Wed Dec 08, 2010 11:41 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Shaping 270Mbps Metro Ethernet Handoff with RouterOS v4.13
Replies: 5
Views: 2565

Re: Shaping 270Mbps Metro Ethernet Handoff with RouterOS v4.

Sounds like your MetroE is hanging, is it burstable/ Could be IRQs on your dell as well.
by gmsmstr
Fri Nov 19, 2010 5:24 pm
Forum: RouterBOARD hardware
Topic: SFP and DSL support
Replies: 32
Views: 15445

Re: SFP and DSL support

ya, it fits the needs.
by gmsmstr
Fri Nov 19, 2010 3:08 am
Forum: General
Topic: Policy Routing - L2TP and multiple WANs
Replies: 14
Views: 13503

Re: Policy Routing - L2TP and multiple WANs

A few things. 1. I am seeing the L2TP problem on v4.13 as well. Basically it is what you descibe, you can winbox using policy based routing into that IP on the secondary routing table, but not L2TP. I have not been able to try v5rc3 yet, but will if the customer gives permission. So it may be fixed ...
by gmsmstr
Wed Nov 17, 2010 12:53 am
Forum: General
Topic: How many IPSEC tunnels can an RB532 handle?
Replies: 2
Views: 1394

Re: How many IPSEC tunnels can an RB532 handle?

a few.. 2-3, depending on the amount of traffic.
by gmsmstr
Wed Nov 10, 2010 10:15 pm
Forum: RouterBOARD hardware
Topic: Global Shortage?
Replies: 21
Views: 6096

Re: Global Shortage?

There are also other MikroTik based products available. They have a list on-line as well as you can google! Many people are purchasing PowerRouter 732s cause they are supported, tested, years of reliability, as well as are in-stock.

Just a FYI, there are other options.
by gmsmstr
Wed Nov 10, 2010 10:11 pm
Forum: RouterBOARD hardware
Topic: Supermicro Atom D510 Compatibility, performance
Replies: 18
Views: 6822

Re: Supermicro Atom D510 Compatibility, performance

If you are interested in a stable platform that you don't have to worry about, hit http://www.mikrotkrouter.com. Plenty of options including SFP interfaces as well, and performance testing. Plus you can run v2-v5 on it, so you don't have to run bata software if you do not wish too.
by gmsmstr
Wed Nov 10, 2010 10:09 pm
Forum: RouterBOARD hardware
Topic: SFP and DSL support
Replies: 32
Views: 15445

Re: SFP and DSL support

There is always options, currently you can hit http://www.mikrotikrouter.com for SFP options. . I believe RouterOS supports some DSL cards as well.
by gmsmstr
Wed Nov 10, 2010 10:05 pm
Forum: RouterBOARD hardware
Topic: X86 appliance with SFP - testing
Replies: 1
Views: 1797

Re: X86 appliance with SFP - testing

There are already Made for MikroTik Products that have been running SFP interfaces for quite some time.
by gmsmstr
Tue Sep 28, 2010 5:50 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Phoenix MUM
Replies: 10
Views: 1951

Re: Phoenix MUM

Right next store. say hi!
by gmsmstr
Sun Sep 26, 2010 10:27 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Phoenix MUM
Replies: 10
Views: 1951

Phoenix MUM

Just a FYI, heading out to the MUM training this week! I hope to see everyone there. I am looking to see if the hotel has a bar, if so, I will be down there this evening. Feel free to contact or watch this forum for updates on time etc.

Thanks
by gmsmstr
Fri Sep 24, 2010 12:43 am
Forum: General
Topic: Packets being dropped/latency
Replies: 1
Views: 966

Re: Packets being dropped/latency

Could be BUS limitations, or IRQ sharing. Just to name a few. I would recommend ensuing that the hardware is on the ACL and is supported with RouterOS.
by gmsmstr
Fri Sep 24, 2010 12:41 am
Forum: General
Topic: PPPoE over VLAN's to other RB
Replies: 2
Views: 1684

Re: PPPoE over VLAN's to other RB

Simply bridge the Ethernet port that the pPPOe line is one, and the vlan you want it on. On the opposite end, you can do PPPoE clients on the VLANs.
by gmsmstr
Fri Sep 24, 2010 12:40 am
Forum: The User Manager
Topic: moving UM database to another machine
Replies: 1
Views: 1362

Re: moving UM database to another machine

Simply backup the UM database, and pull it off your 450. Then upload to the new box and load it.
by gmsmstr
Mon Sep 13, 2010 3:44 pm
Forum: General
Topic: x86 based MT ROS not working properly
Replies: 3
Views: 1313

Re: x86 based MT ROS not working properly

Simply put, there is many other things that you have to look at vs, does RouterOS load on my x86 system. Check your bios settings, check to make sure your equipment has proper buss design etc. There are also a number of other x86 based solutions. I actually make one, http://www.mikrotikrouter.com. N...
by gmsmstr
Mon Sep 13, 2010 3:38 pm
Forum: General
Topic: transfer licence form IDE Flash To HDD
Replies: 2
Views: 1558

Re: transfer licence form IDE Flash To HDD

Do a netinstall or CD based installation, and then you should be good. If the drive is going bad, you can attempt to contact RouterOS, however, it will be quicker to just get another license.
by gmsmstr
Thu Sep 02, 2010 12:34 am
Forum: General
Topic: Number of concurent sessions for power router 2242
Replies: 17
Views: 4505

Re: Number of concurent sessions for power router 2242

I know you are saying you can guarantee it, but again, there is more factors than # of users. Again, we have a 2282 running 15,000 users! Why, cause of the rest of the rules etc that they put into it. So # of users is really not a good "benchmark".
by gmsmstr
Fri Aug 27, 2010 5:25 pm
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: X86 Hardware requirement as per the scenario
Replies: 5
Views: 3774

Re: X86 Hardware requirement as per the scenario

You should be able to do a RB1100 or a PowerRouter 732 .. www.routerboard.com or www.mikrotikrouter.com
by gmsmstr
Fri Aug 27, 2010 5:24 pm
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: Ethernet Interfaces show "R" running even with no cable on
Replies: 9
Views: 3584

Re: Ethernet Interfaces show "R" running even with no cable

What was the reason for changing this on x86? Just wondering.
by gmsmstr
Thu Aug 26, 2010 4:21 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Number of concurent sessions for power router 2242
Replies: 17
Views: 4505

Re: Number of concurent sessions for power router 2242

A Power Router 732 can handle 600 Meg of traffic, it depends on what you are DOING with that, witch will make the difference! DHCP, no prob, DNS, I would think a dedicated DNS server would be better than the simple caching system RouterOS has. Hotspot can take up some CPU, but most people don't know...
by gmsmstr
Wed Aug 25, 2010 10:45 pm
Forum: General
Topic: US Dealer w/ 450G,493AH in stock...
Replies: 2
Views: 1089

Re: US Dealer w/ 450G,493AH in stock...

www.wlan1.com has them.
by gmsmstr
Wed Aug 25, 2010 10:35 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Number of concurent sessions for power router 2242
Replies: 17
Views: 4505

Re: Number of concurent sessions for power router 2242

Guess I should chime in here. -- The PowerRouter 2282 has been tested with 100 meg circuit and 15,000 PPPoE users.. -- The PowerRouter 732 is NOT a 820 ONLY, we have had a number of people call in with 820s that have crashed. Just cause it may boot up on a 820, does not mean it will RUN on a 820. Th...
by gmsmstr
Fri Jul 16, 2010 7:40 pm
Forum: The User Manager
Topic: UM v5 test
Replies: 1
Views: 1571

UM v5 test

Using the latest v5b4 packages .. WE have profiles for users to select. Then we have a Validity and a uptime limit in the limitations. If the profile has a limitation, what is the difference between the validity and uptime limit in this instance? Specifically, I want users time to start NOW, then se...
by gmsmstr
Wed Jul 07, 2010 9:02 pm
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: how to learn mikrotik ?
Replies: 5
Views: 4379

Re: how to learn mikrotik ?

There is the online manual, someone already pointed you to as well as on-line training at http://www.onlinemikrotiktrianing.com, and a boot at http://www.routerosbook.com as well.
by gmsmstr
Fri Apr 23, 2010 8:01 pm
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: rb433ah interference between mpci cards
Replies: 75
Views: 23166

Re: rb433ah interference between mpci cards

Now try with High power cards, such as XR2s ;) And as well R52N.. I think the results would be interesting to see.

We always sell 1 radio card in one board on the same freq, we typically don't have much issue with putting a 5 gig and 2.4 gig card in the same box though.
by gmsmstr
Thu Apr 22, 2010 6:27 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Decision for src-addr in Masquerade?
Replies: 43
Views: 11451

Re: OMFGWTF! NAT MASQ how is decision for src-addr made? v4.

sounds like configuration issues.

why are your src-nat dst port 8291 ?
by gmsmstr
Sun Apr 11, 2010 7:33 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Automated Billing Solutions
Replies: 18
Views: 6505

Re: Automated Billing Solutions

User manager with Auth.net works perfectly. http://www.linktechs.net and goto the billing solutions. You want a turn key solution, there ya go!
by gmsmstr
Fri Apr 09, 2010 7:29 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Automated Billing Solutions
Replies: 18
Views: 6505

Re: Automated Billing Solutions

Seeing you asked about a pre-package solution, www.linktechs.net has a PowerSpot 400 based on RouterOS 400 series hardware with everything you need to get started for a automated Hotspot solution.
by gmsmstr
Fri Apr 09, 2010 7:28 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Power Need !!? System Cretical Error ~Shutdown.
Replies: 17
Views: 3328

Re: Power Need !!? System Cretical Error ~Shutdown.

do not belive those boards will support the number of high-power radio cards you are using.
by gmsmstr
Tue Apr 06, 2010 5:01 pm
Forum: Scripting
Topic: FREE Push Script v1 Application
Replies: 11
Views: 4210

Re: FREE Push Script v1 Application

The Router Type field is designed to be a "description" field that you can use. We use it for BHs and APs, etc, to identify them.


WE should have another updated version later today as well!
by gmsmstr
Wed Mar 31, 2010 10:44 pm
Forum: Scripting
Topic: FREE Push Script v1 Application
Replies: 11
Views: 4210

Re: FREE Push Script v1 Application

We did update the version again, you can re-download it. Make sure to uninstall the previous and backup your routers as well. The updated version may work better for you now.
by gmsmstr
Mon Mar 29, 2010 12:43 am
Forum: The User Manager
Topic: result-msg="PayPal response error: cannot resolve dns"
Replies: 3
Views: 2200

Re: result-msg="PayPal response error: cannot resolve dns"

In this case, the DNS was resolving, at least, I am using it to do setup on auth.net. Auth.net works fine, just not paypal.. Maybe paypal onl updates there DNS every so often?
by gmsmstr
Wed Mar 17, 2010 8:04 pm
Forum: The User Manager
Topic: result-msg="PayPal response error: cannot resolve dns"
Replies: 3
Views: 2200

result-msg="PayPal response error: cannot resolve dns"

I am getting this error, when paypal tries to post back to user manager a payment. I have searched and did'ent find anything. If I am having this issue I am sure someone else will. Ensured that the public host is setup right, SSL is on, tried with and with Secured Response.
by gmsmstr
Sun Mar 14, 2010 6:16 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Nubmer of pppoe users
Replies: 22
Views: 4432

Re: Nubmer of pppoe users

Don't know what you mean by problems with current SMP support. Its not perfect, but with properly designed hardware you should not have any issues with multi-core.
by gmsmstr
Wed Mar 10, 2010 8:28 pm
Forum: Forwarding Protocols
Topic: OSPF Network with Multiple Default Route Types
Replies: 1
Views: 1358

OSPF Network with Multiple Default Route Types

Can you have a OSPF network, with several routers sending the default routes, but have one primary default route running type 2, and the rest type1. So if the type 2 default route goes down, the network will use the type 1 default routes to route traffic out based on cost, but if that type 2 comes b...
by gmsmstr
Wed Mar 10, 2010 5:31 pm
Forum: Scripting
Topic: FREE Push Script v1 Application
Replies: 11
Views: 4210

Re: FREE Push Script v1 Application

Don't see anything wrong with it. Guess it did some updates overnight though.
by gmsmstr
Tue Mar 09, 2010 7:17 pm
Forum: Scripting
Topic: FREE Push Script v1 Application
Replies: 11
Views: 4210

FREE Push Script v1 Application

PushScript v1 -- A FREE program provided by Link Technologies, Inc will be released this week. This application allows you to push a RSC or TXT script file out to many RouterOS devices quickly, and simply! Be sure to sign up on Link Techs mailing list to get the latest information on it! Visit http:...
by gmsmstr
Fri Mar 05, 2010 6:10 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Nubmer of pppoe users
Replies: 22
Views: 4432

Re: Nubmer of pppoe users

You can see our site at http://www.mikrotikrouter.com. We have thousands of installations all over the world doing everything from PPPoE servers, to BGP, and web caching. All based on RouterOS. Several distributors in the US, Europe, and Africa can assist getting your units. Fiber Interfaces are sup...
by gmsmstr
Wed Mar 03, 2010 8:40 am
Forum: General
Topic: How to save user configuration on compact flash!
Replies: 1
Views: 1083

Re: How to save user configuration on compact flash!

You can make a export file to the CF card, think thats about it.
by gmsmstr
Wed Mar 03, 2010 8:36 am
Forum: General
Topic: Nubmer of pppoe users
Replies: 22
Views: 4432

Re: Nubmer of pppoe users

There is a lot more too just sticking a 4 port NIC card in a PC to get actual throughputs. I have lots of customers call asking why their 4 port NIC in this nice Quad Core system don't give more then 40-50 meg throughput. There is buss limitations, there are irqs and interrupts etc. Making a system ...
by gmsmstr
Wed Mar 03, 2010 12:56 am
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: MIK-RB153 & RouterBOARD 502 Daughterboard
Replies: 1
Views: 874

Re: MIK-RB153 & RouterBOARD 502 Daughterboard

nope. only 532, 600 or 800 I belive.
by gmsmstr
Wed Mar 03, 2010 12:49 am
Forum: General
Topic: New x86 instalation, how is better?
Replies: 5
Views: 1672

Re: New x86 instalation, how is better?

There is a supported hardware list. That includes Supported and Tested solutions. so you don't have to just hope, you can purchase a unit, pull it out of the box, plug it in the rack and start configuration. That it. We make some at http://www.mikrotikrouter.com, but it is also listed on the support...
by gmsmstr
Wed Mar 03, 2010 12:40 am
Forum: RouterBOARD hardware
Topic: RB1100
Replies: 185
Views: 77702

Re: RB1100

Maybe if everyone nicely posts what they were hoping for, Mikrotik can try and implement these in the next product. I was personally looking for that was not delivered: - Multi-Core PPC processor I would also like to see: - More professional case design, e.g. better fitting ports, consistent colour...
by gmsmstr
Mon Mar 01, 2010 11:51 am
Forum: General
Topic: MUM Poland 2010 thread
Replies: 113
Views: 32629

Re: MUM Poland 2010 thread

same as 800
by gmsmstr
Tue Feb 23, 2010 1:36 am
Forum: General
Topic: Best Cpu for RouterOS x86.
Replies: 23
Views: 24398

Re: Best Cpu for RouterOS x86.

You can also purchase supported and tested hardware at http://www.mikrotikrouter.com. Why mess with trying to get your own hardware to work right.
by gmsmstr
Tue Feb 23, 2010 1:33 am
Forum: General
Topic: PPPoE x86 hardware sugestions, experiences and tips&tricks
Replies: 5
Views: 1823

Re: PPPoE x86 hardware sugestions, experiences and tips&tricks

You can also use supported and tested x86 hardware as well. www.mikrotikrouter.com is an example.
by gmsmstr
Tue Feb 23, 2010 1:25 am
Forum: RouterBOARD hardware
Topic: Intel Cards and RouterOS
Replies: 9
Views: 2808

Re: Intel Cards and RouterOS

There are fiber and multi-GigE Copper RouterOS options as well. www.mikrotikrouter.com.
by gmsmstr
Thu Feb 11, 2010 4:22 pm
Forum: RouterBOARD hardware
Topic: Help with combination of hardware
Replies: 4
Views: 1319

Re: Help with combination of hardware

493AH then.
by gmsmstr
Wed Feb 10, 2010 5:03 pm
Forum: RouterBOARD hardware
Topic: Help with combination of hardware
Replies: 4
Views: 1319

Re: Help with combination of hardware

750G at min, a 1000 may do as well, another option is http://www.mikrotikrouter.com. The 732 has 7 gigEs and can handle the traffic etc that you need.
by gmsmstr
Wed Feb 10, 2010 4:51 pm
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: Mikrotik Learning Book
Replies: 24
Views: 42029

Re: Mikrotik Learning Book

Two things you can do. One, use the print On Demand System here.

https://www.lulu.com/commerce/index.php ... nt=7505131

Or, you can just contact us directly at support@linktechs.net with your exact shipping information and we will get a quote for you for shipping via UPS directly to you :)
by gmsmstr
Mon Jan 18, 2010 9:35 pm
Forum: RouterBOARD hardware
Topic: RB1000 U rebooting
Replies: 3
Views: 1610

Re: RB1000 U rebooting

I would send this to support@mikrotik.com..
I did give you the most common reasons though for it.
by gmsmstr
Mon Jan 18, 2010 8:32 pm
Forum: General
Topic: web proxy server use multiple outgoing IP address
Replies: 11
Views: 5800

Re: web proxy server use multiple outgoing IP address

RouteroS in V3 does not use SQUID if I am not mistaken. Course i have customers doing 3500 users with Proxying, but all one connection.
by gmsmstr
Mon Jan 18, 2010 8:30 pm
Forum: General
Topic: MAC Hotspot authorization ??
Replies: 3
Views: 1221

Re: MAC Hotspot authorization ??

Hence why you are seeing what you are seeing. has to be WDS. ONly way to properly bridge 802.11x
by gmsmstr
Mon Jan 18, 2010 9:05 am
Forum: General
Topic: web proxy server use multiple outgoing IP address
Replies: 11
Views: 5800

Re: web proxy server use multiple outgoing IP address

You can do this, but not with the proxy system. You can send out specific IPs out specific public IPs, but again, you can't have Proxy enabled to do this.
by gmsmstr
Mon Jan 18, 2010 9:03 am
Forum: General
Topic: Using a 750G as a network TAP / multiWAN interfaces
Replies: 3
Views: 2939

Re: Using a 750G as a network TAP / multiWAN interfaces

I would hardware switch them with a TAP or Mirror port for your monitoring. No CPU load then since you are not wishing to do much with the ROuterOS. It will just make it a managed switch then.
by gmsmstr
Mon Jan 18, 2010 8:59 am
Forum: General
Topic: Bridge Filter MAC + Mask
Replies: 4
Views: 7876

Re: Bridge Filter MAC + Mask

Have you tried a *, don't think that will work either, think it has to be an exact match.
by gmsmstr
Mon Jan 18, 2010 8:59 am
Forum: General
Topic: upgrade to 4.5 broke VNC over PPTP
Replies: 1
Views: 1102

Re: upgrade to 4.5 broke VNC over PPTP

Sounds like a firewall or NAT issue. There are a few changes, disable your firewall rules and double check your NAT if you are using that. I bet you will find something in there. Else a MT consultant should be able to help out.
by gmsmstr
Mon Jan 18, 2010 8:57 am
Forum: General
Topic: MT PPTP server, pptp connections end after a while...
Replies: 4
Views: 2327

Re: MT PPTP server, pptp connections end after a while...

The type of traffic should not affect this, unless there is something wrong with DD-WRT. I would suggest dropping in a MT at the remote site and seeing if it does this too. I have extensive experience with this in business and corporate environments and I know it does work quite well. Without taking...
by gmsmstr
Mon Jan 18, 2010 8:55 am
Forum: General
Topic: MAC Hotspot authorization ??
Replies: 3
Views: 1221

Re: MAC Hotspot authorization ??

Don't know what kind of "bridge" you are using. If its not a WDS bridge (the only way to properly bridge a wireless client in 802.11x), then you can see some sort of MAC NATing. If you are using MT, create a WDS bridge and that should fix the issue! This is discussed in the hotspot section...
by gmsmstr
Mon Jan 18, 2010 8:54 am
Forum: General
Topic: Traffic Splitting with address lists and transparent proxy
Replies: 2
Views: 2883

Re: Traffic Splitting with address lists and transparent proxy

The information I have is that the proxy system will only use the main routing table, so you can't split proxy traffic over a number of connections. You can split everything else though, and just let your port 80 stuff go out your primary connection.
by gmsmstr
Mon Jan 18, 2010 8:52 am
Forum: General
Topic: Load Balancing (PCC) & Port forwording
Replies: 2
Views: 1201

Re: Load Balancing (PCC) & Port forwording

You need to make sure the IPs that you have forwarded go out the proper interface.
by gmsmstr
Mon Dec 28, 2009 9:09 pm
Forum: The Dude
Topic: Probe Thread
Replies: 339
Views: 405895

Re: Probe Thread

What about connecdtions on a specific port ?
by gmsmstr
Mon Dec 28, 2009 7:46 pm
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: Rolling out RB1000, Multiple Vlans, problems with routing
Replies: 4
Views: 1901

Re: Rolling out RB1000, Multiple Vlans, problems with routing

Typically would be the IP needs to be on the VLAN interface as suggested.
by gmsmstr
Mon Dec 28, 2009 7:40 pm
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: Redirect entire IP traffic
Replies: 2
Views: 1071

Re: Redirect entire IP traffic

You may need to havfe a src-nat rule as well for traffic coming from that server to be natted out properly as the old IP. Use a "Private" IP to do the NATing too, this way, you can exclucde traffic going to your new PUblic IP that would be on the server as well.
by gmsmstr
Mon Dec 28, 2009 7:37 pm
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: Stupid Question 2G-5M and Simple Queues
Replies: 7
Views: 1949

Re: Stupid Question 2G-5M and Simple Queues

Other things to note is the connection rate. If the clients all are linked at 54meg then the max possible transmission on a single AP is around 7.5 meg. If clients are linked at lower rates, this will reduce your overall AP thoughput. Assuming that you have ALL of your clents at 54meg only, then fig...
by gmsmstr
Mon Dec 28, 2009 7:29 pm
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: pptp failover script
Replies: 4
Views: 3545

Re: pptp failover script

There are a numbger of ways of doing this, typically though, it would be routing issue, i.e. conect to both IPs, keep them alive, perfer one specific one. If that goes down, then it goes though the second. I have done a number of these setups, and I am sure someone on the MT consultant list can help...
by gmsmstr
Mon Dec 21, 2009 8:32 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Mangle Best Practice
Replies: 2
Views: 1374

Re: Mangle Best Practice

The end result is having a packet mark, however, marking your connection is less CPU intensive. The PROPER or perferred way is the do the connection mark then the packet mark. This does two things, provides a simpler faster way to mark packets once the connection is identified. Two, depending on the...
by gmsmstr
Fri Dec 18, 2009 9:29 pm
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: mangle...
Replies: 4
Views: 1549

Re: mangle...

Connection marks are MUCH more efficent, not to mention, they capture data both ways, not just to or from depending on the ports and/or in interfaces.
by gmsmstr
Fri Dec 18, 2009 9:23 pm
Forum: General
Topic: OSPF Redis Default Route prob
Replies: 7
Views: 1962

Re: OSPF Redis Default Route prob

These are commonly documented features of OSPF. It really depends on what kind of Default route you have !
by gmsmstr
Tue Dec 08, 2009 6:52 pm
Forum: General
Topic: IP Phone!
Replies: 8
Views: 2040

Re: IP Phone!

99% of the time this is a configuration issue. Could be the SIP helper service is on. Could be inbound NAT issues, could be lots of things. I would get a consultant to figure it out.
by gmsmstr
Tue Dec 08, 2009 6:51 pm
Forum: General
Topic: src-nat syntax
Replies: 6
Views: 1577

Re: src-nat syntax

If it gets a new IP every so often, you must use interface routing. On the other end, just point it to the static interface.
by gmsmstr
Tue Dec 08, 2009 6:34 pm
Forum: General
Topic: IP Phone!
Replies: 8
Views: 2040

Re: IP Phone!

If one IP phone is not working, then it may be the phone. Hit up http://www.mikrotik.com/consultants.html and I am sure one of those guys can help you troubleshoot.
by gmsmstr
Tue Dec 08, 2009 6:33 pm
Forum: General
Topic: src-nat syntax
Replies: 6
Views: 1577

Re: src-nat syntax

Using the out interface is fine. .:)
by gmsmstr
Tue Dec 08, 2009 6:32 pm
Forum: General
Topic: 4 hours daily uptime for users
Replies: 5
Views: 1907

Re: 4 hours daily uptime for users

The trial user feature is what you need. You may wish to run a script at midnight to clear out trial users vs using the trail reset feature. Any MT consulant should be able to do that without an issue. They are listed here at http://www.mikrotik.com/consultants.html
by gmsmstr
Mon Dec 07, 2009 5:21 pm
Forum: General
Topic: High CPU usage for "long" time on 'building cache' process
Replies: 2
Views: 1274

Re: High CPU usage for "long" time on 'building cache' process

ON non multi-cpu systems this is normal. After reboot the system rebuilds its cache from the disk contents. Don't konw if this cache goes into RAM (very well may) so its not stored, but larger the cache longer times! :)
by gmsmstr
Fri Dec 04, 2009 9:36 pm
Forum: Forwarding Protocols
Topic: Multihome - nonp-prepended BGP
Replies: 4
Views: 1994

Re: Multihome - nonp-prepended BGP

Eventually we want to do that, select the best path based on AS cost. Right now though, we are only running ospf between the two. ..
by gmsmstr
Fri Dec 04, 2009 5:24 pm
Forum: Forwarding Protocols
Topic: Multihome - nonp-prepended BGP
Replies: 4
Views: 1994

Re: Multihome - nonp-prepended BGP

I don't see them twice, even though they should be. The BGPlay, is kewl btw, but shows all traffic hopping off of provider B to provider A, and then a bunch of lines go away like prefixes or seomthing is not being annouced, what is happening. I also don't see them twice in the annoucments, remember ...
by gmsmstr
Fri Dec 04, 2009 6:49 am
Forum: Forwarding Protocols
Topic: Multihome - nonp-prepended BGP
Replies: 4
Views: 1994

Multihome - nonp-prepended BGP

Intresting action here.. Two ISPs , two MikroTik Routers. Each one is receving one providers full BGP tables. Both routers have 4 differant prefixes listed to advertise (all setup with NO for sync). This works fine, and if you reboot one MT, everything is fine, all traffic hops to second MT, great. ...
by gmsmstr
Tue Dec 01, 2009 5:06 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Wish: RB1000 more ports, SFP-Ports
Replies: 24
Views: 5796

Re: Wish: RB1000 more ports, SFP-Ports

Certification really don't make it solid. Only testing, knowledgable Mikoritk Engineers, and acutal production usage. WE have been developing on the PowerRouter 732 platform for almost 4 years now! People ask why don't you put a newer processor than a 3.0 gig Dual Core, simple, reliability, the syst...
by gmsmstr
Tue Dec 01, 2009 5:01 pm
Forum: General
Topic: CF card vs Hard Drive on Intel platform
Replies: 13
Views: 2613

Re: CF card vs Hard Drive on Intel platform

There CF and SSD drives stink! MT does not like them for any reason it seams. and Cisco CF cards, WATCH OUT!!
by gmsmstr
Mon Nov 30, 2009 8:01 pm
Forum: The User Manager
Topic: UM On Intel Server
Replies: 2
Views: 1477

Re: UM On Intel Server

We have quite a few PowerRouter 732s running 10k users+ in user manager! :)
by gmsmstr
Mon Nov 30, 2009 7:14 pm
Forum: General
Topic: CF card vs Hard Drive on Intel platform
Replies: 13
Views: 2613

Re: CF card vs Hard Drive on Intel platform

I can say trenscends DO NOT like MT!
by gmsmstr
Mon Nov 30, 2009 7:05 pm
Forum: General
Topic: CF card vs Hard Drive on Intel platform
Replies: 13
Views: 2613

Re: CF card vs Hard Drive on Intel platform

Sorry can't tell ya. But I can tell you that there is an extensive amount of time testing and retesting cards using both acutal production units and simulated read/writes and they are NOT your normal 25 buck cards.
by gmsmstr
Mon Nov 30, 2009 6:47 pm
Forum: General
Topic: RB1000, web proxy and high CPU usage
Replies: 19
Views: 8073

Re: RB1000, web proxy and high CPU usage

I would have to look at it, but I am sure its a NAT rule. You would have to also accept traffic from your web proxy.
by gmsmstr
Mon Nov 30, 2009 6:31 pm
Forum: General
Topic: RB1000, web proxy and high CPU usage
Replies: 19
Views: 8073

Re: RB1000, web proxy and high CPU usage

You are still proxying traffic. Hence tracking it, etc. So, hence, you have the high cpu count. Think of this. What happens is the MT gets the traffic, and then sends it out, as a client to your parent proxy, and then returns that information to the client. So, yes, this will eat up CPU as it should...
by gmsmstr
Mon Nov 30, 2009 6:23 pm
Forum: General
Topic: CF card vs Hard Drive on Intel platform
Replies: 13
Views: 2613

Re: CF card vs Hard Drive on Intel platform

yes all in stores. You should use a better CF card. Most will only run 100,000 writes if that. The PoweRouters (www.mikrotikrouter.com) use industrial cards designed for over 3million writes.
by gmsmstr
Mon Nov 30, 2009 6:19 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Mikrotik RouterOS on Astaro Security Gateway 220
Replies: 3
Views: 2123

Re: Mikrotik RouterOS on Astaro Security Gateway 220

I would doubt it. I would hit the HCL at http://wiki.mikrotik.com/wiki/Supported ... 86_Systems. Penty of systems there that you won't have to worry about.
by gmsmstr
Mon Nov 30, 2009 6:16 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Wish: RB1000 more ports, SFP-Ports
Replies: 24
Views: 5796

Re: Wish: RB1000 more ports, SFP-Ports

The issue that you have here, is that the needs dont' outweigh the deveopment costs of such of units. MikroTik has said this a numbger of times. I expect to see a many port version of the 1000, but I doubt that you will see a huge CPU unit like the PowerRouters. Also, note that we currently have 224...
by gmsmstr
Sat Nov 28, 2009 8:04 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Help wanted searching for a server to run ROS
Replies: 6
Views: 1957

Re: Help wanted searching for a server to run ROS

Yes have not got that to get updated yet :(
by gmsmstr
Wed Nov 25, 2009 8:33 pm
Forum: General
Topic: RB1000, web proxy and high CPU usage
Replies: 19
Views: 8073

Re: RB1000, web proxy and high CPU usage

What occurs with slow CF cards, and small processors . IN some cases WebProxy will work fine on these, it just depends on the size of the CF etc. With the CF, as soon as you boot, it does a read on all of the files to rebuild the cache etc. SOOO. Thats why it takes a long time on reboot.
by gmsmstr
Wed Nov 25, 2009 8:30 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Problems installing RouterOS onto compact flash card
Replies: 6
Views: 2216

Re: Problems installing RouterOS onto compact flash card

Keep in mind that many of those cards have less than 100,000 writes on them. I have seen some cards spec out at 10,000, for camera images etc, that maybe fine, but for an OS that could be running for years, might be bad. I would also always recommend products listed in the HCL on mikrotiks site as w...
by gmsmstr
Wed Nov 25, 2009 8:28 pm
Forum: General
Topic: BGP experience with router version 4.x
Replies: 10
Views: 2389

Re: BGP experience with router version 4.x

We have BGP peers on v 3 and v4 so far without major issues. v3.30 is rock solid..
by gmsmstr
Tue Nov 24, 2009 6:07 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Router OS x86 switching capacity
Replies: 7
Views: 3232

Re: Router OS x86 switching capacity

Sounds like the VM is only giving so much time to RouterOS, if it is seeing 100% cpu.
by gmsmstr
Tue Nov 24, 2009 5:42 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Router OS x86 switching capacity
Replies: 7
Views: 3232

Re: Router OS x86 switching capacity

The switching capability is limited to hardware with switching chips for one. So you are using CPU. Second, you do not allow direct access to the hardware in question since you are runing virtulized, so you are dedicating the system to RouterOS. Overall, there are quite a bit of resources used by th...
by gmsmstr
Tue Nov 24, 2009 1:18 am
Forum: General
Topic: Log Ethernet Drop
Replies: 1
Views: 939

Log Ethernet Drop

Is there a way to log Ethernet drops? I.e. I have an Ethernet port that drops maybe 1 ping, but the actual Ethernet goes to "NO LINK" Its SO short though, I would rather have something that logs it ;)
by gmsmstr
Fri Nov 20, 2009 4:03 pm
Forum: General
Topic: How can I access my routerOS from another public address
Replies: 14
Views: 2854

Re: How can I access my routerOS from another public address

Then you just need to connect to it just like you do with Winbox, just use that IP.
by gmsmstr
Fri Nov 20, 2009 3:28 am
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: RB411 Max Throughput
Replies: 7
Views: 1769

Re: RB411 Max Throughput

the 100s were really underpowered, We get around 30-40meg though most 433s, but really go for the AH versions, much better. It also depends if you are doing connection tracking, firewalling rules etc.
by gmsmstr
Fri Nov 20, 2009 3:05 am
Forum: General
Topic: RouterOS 4.2 suddenly restarting
Replies: 3
Views: 1338

Re: RouterOS 4.2 suddenly restarting

One of hte reasons to buy a supported and tested RouterOS system :) Regardless, it could be lots of things. I would have to look at it, but remember, just cause linux runs on it, don't mean MikroTik will! Check out the http://www.mikrotik.com/consultants.html list, and get someone to take a look .. ...
by gmsmstr
Fri Nov 20, 2009 3:01 am
Forum: General
Topic: At a Vendor expo again... RouterOS running the net.
Replies: 1
Views: 936

Re: At a Vendor expo again... RouterOS running the net.

What else do you need :)
by gmsmstr
Fri Nov 20, 2009 3:01 am
Forum: General
Topic: mikrotik router
Replies: 4
Views: 1368

Re: mikrotik router

by default it would not block them.
by gmsmstr
Fri Nov 20, 2009 2:59 am
Forum: General
Topic: How can I access my routerOS from another public address
Replies: 14
Views: 2854

Re: How can I access my routerOS from another public address

If it has a public IP, just use winbox, otherwise, you will have to forward the winbox ports in. :)
by gmsmstr
Fri Nov 20, 2009 2:59 am
Forum: General
Topic: Bridge performance
Replies: 1
Views: 1125

Re: Bridge performance

In bridge swtich mode it will be quite fast..
by gmsmstr
Wed Nov 18, 2009 9:35 pm
Forum: Forwarding Protocols
Topic: RB1000 + Full BGP Table + OSPF Downlinks
Replies: 18
Views: 6218

Re: RB1000 + Full BGP Table + OSPF Downlinks

Correct, the CPU gets maxed out while receiving and bringing in those routes.
by gmsmstr
Tue Nov 17, 2009 7:39 pm
Forum: General
Topic: NetworkPro on firewalling
Replies: 6
Views: 1487

Re: NetworkPro on firewalling

Please note, that unless you know exactly what all of those rules do, please do not install something that you don't know what its doing.
by gmsmstr
Thu Nov 12, 2009 4:46 pm
Forum: General
Topic: ROS 3.22 - Dell PowerEdge 860 - Locked out
Replies: 7
Views: 5917

Re: ROS 3.22 - Dell PowerEdge 860 - Locked out

Disk issue?
by gmsmstr
Thu Nov 05, 2009 7:20 pm
Forum: General
Topic: New Hardware to run ROS Questions
Replies: 7
Views: 1830

Re: New Hardware to run ROS Questions

Just remember, there quite abit more to getting a high-preformance RouterOS system than just slap some NICs in a PC and it will do GigE routing. IRQs, buss limitiations, etc all have to be taken into account!
by gmsmstr
Thu Nov 05, 2009 7:18 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Maximum bandwidth with Quad Core and PCI-E
Replies: 34
Views: 9304

Re: Maximum bandwidth with Quad Core and PCI-E

There is a lot more to it than just simple CPU usage. PCI buss design and limitiations, IRQs, testing application, etc. So just buy putting some hardware togeather, don't mean its a good design. There is lots more to it than just build it and it will work!
by gmsmstr
Thu Nov 05, 2009 6:53 pm
Forum: General
Topic: New Hardware to run ROS Questions
Replies: 7
Views: 1830

Re: New Hardware to run ROS Questions

I would personally stick with what is on the HCL. There are many factors when building your own system, and you never know if there is going to be an incompatability. http://wiki.mikrotik.com/wiki/Supported ... 86_Systems is where you want to look.
by gmsmstr
Mon Nov 02, 2009 5:19 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Multiple Radius Boxes
Replies: 3
Views: 1235

Re: Multiple Radius Boxes

We had a config in FreeRadius that never sent a deny. It would send an accept, but if it was not found in the database, it simply would not reply, then it would go on to the next server. Watch your ping times and bw though to the first server, as you will want to keep your timeout value low enough f...
by gmsmstr
Fri Oct 30, 2009 3:49 pm
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: Interesting Hotspot problem
Replies: 3
Views: 1238

Re: Interesting Hotspot problem

The linksys should have its DHCP server turened off, and the hotspot port should be plugged into the lAN segment of the linksys. Should not use the linksys WAN port.
by gmsmstr
Thu Oct 29, 2009 10:29 pm
Forum: Forwarding Protocols
Topic: RB1000 + Full BGP Table + OSPF Downlinks
Replies: 18
Views: 6218

Re: RB1000 + Full BGP Table + OSPF Downlinks

7200s do the same thing when they first receive full BGP tables.
by gmsmstr
Thu Oct 29, 2009 6:04 pm
Forum: Forwarding Protocols
Topic: RB1000 + Full BGP Table + OSPF Downlinks
Replies: 18
Views: 6218

Re: RB1000 + Full BGP Table + OSPF Downlinks

You could, but why! No need!
by gmsmstr
Wed Oct 28, 2009 9:15 pm
Forum: General
Topic: HOTSPOT CONFIGURATIPON
Replies: 2
Views: 891

Re: HOTSPOT CONFIGURATIPON

I would suggest http://www.mikrotik.com/consultants.html if you need something quickly!
by gmsmstr
Wed Oct 28, 2009 6:21 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Help wanted searching for a server to run ROS
Replies: 6
Views: 1957

Re: Help wanted searching for a server to run ROS

any PCI slot can handle that as its a "PCI" system, that just gets it power from there. Usually don't turn on and off the system though. Plenty of other options though out there.
by gmsmstr
Wed Oct 28, 2009 4:15 pm
Forum: General
Topic: BGP and NAT on a single router
Replies: 1
Views: 974

Re: BGP and NAT on a single router

I would assume that you don't have a masq rule.
by gmsmstr
Wed Oct 28, 2009 4:11 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Help wanted searching for a server to run ROS
Replies: 6
Views: 1957

Re: Help wanted searching for a server to run ROS

Would prefer not to have to worry about that hardware that much! Regardless, I don't know of a 'server" that will do it.
by gmsmstr
Tue Oct 27, 2009 8:21 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Transperant Proxy in a remote machine
Replies: 4
Views: 4145

Re: Transperant Proxy in a remote machine

DST NAT rule! :) Or perferred, a web proxy with parent.
by gmsmstr
Tue Oct 27, 2009 8:20 pm
Forum: General
Topic: vpn between two mikrotiks
Replies: 4
Views: 1521

Re: vpn between two mikrotiks

Any kind you wish! :)
by gmsmstr
Tue Oct 27, 2009 7:20 pm
Forum: Forwarding Protocols
Topic: RB1000 + Full BGP Table + OSPF Downlinks
Replies: 18
Views: 6218

Re: RB1000 + Full BGP Table + OSPF Downlinks

The only moving parts are the fans in the unit. ;) We use speicalized CF card for the OS, and if you want a hard drive option for caching, you can choose SSD drives as well :)
by gmsmstr
Tue Oct 27, 2009 6:43 pm
Forum: General
Topic: SOLVED! Winbox on Windows-7 using MAC Address doesn't work
Replies: 21
Views: 28745

Re: Winbox on Windows-7 using MAC Address doesn't work

Works perfectly fine on my Win7 box.
by gmsmstr
Tue Oct 27, 2009 6:12 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Queues
Replies: 1
Views: 736

Re: Queues

You cna create a rule that matches data coming from the Proxy system. This rule has to say at the top of the list, so you will need a script to do that :)
by gmsmstr
Tue Oct 27, 2009 6:10 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Max PPPoE Session
Replies: 3
Views: 1548

Re: Max PPPoE Session

They run RouterOS without issues! http://www.mikrotikrouter.com. I have also done quite a few, around 800 on a RB1000... Its also important to note that standard PC hardware is sometimes not the same, as you have changes in drivers, PCI Buss limitations, etc. So, hard to say.
by gmsmstr
Tue Oct 27, 2009 4:31 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Max PPPoE Session
Replies: 3
Views: 1548

Re: Max PPPoE Session

We have PowerRouter 732s running 3000+ PPPoE Sessions, and 2282s with over 9k..
by gmsmstr
Mon Oct 26, 2009 9:24 pm
Forum: Forwarding Protocols
Topic: RB1000 + Full BGP Table + OSPF Downlinks
Replies: 18
Views: 6218

Re: RB1000 + Full BGP Table + OSPF Downlinks

I would assume receiving all of your routes would be the issue rather than the OSPF. I.e. when your BGP peer come up, it consumes 100% cpu during the receive of the routes. This is something that the PowerRouter does (multi-core) much better. Its not really an issue with RouterOS, but more of a sing...
by gmsmstr
Mon Sep 28, 2009 9:38 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Web system for RouterOS as Winbox
Replies: 8
Views: 1873

Re: Web system for RouterOS as Winbox

Depends on what you want! lol .. Is a full custom application, so its whatever you wish. I would suggest taking this offlist if you would like to e-mail me at dmburgess@linktechs.net, we can talk more about it.
by gmsmstr
Mon Sep 28, 2009 9:28 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Web system for RouterOS as Winbox
Replies: 8
Views: 1873

Re: Web system for RouterOS as Winbox

These apps are custom made for our clients, so no. If you want one made for you, we can do that, but there is cost involved.
by gmsmstr
Mon Sep 28, 2009 7:42 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Web system for RouterOS as Winbox
Replies: 8
Views: 1873

Re: Web system for RouterOS as Winbox

We have deliveloped several custom applications for RouterOS. Its all in the API, you can't change the web interface.
by gmsmstr
Mon Sep 28, 2009 7:38 pm
Forum: General
Topic: how many Hotspot clients support Mikrotik routeros?
Replies: 8
Views: 2112

Re: how many Hotspot clients support Mikrotik routeros?

online users?.. They avg between 1000-3000, it goes up and down as its a univerisity, a number of subnets too. :) The built in system can handle thousands of users, just not well. Its optimized for a VERY few units, 100 or so MAX, we had about 5000 users in it at one time, but even one high end har...
by gmsmstr
Mon Sep 28, 2009 7:36 pm
Forum: General
Topic: how many Hotspot clients support Mikrotik routeros?
Replies: 8
Views: 2112

Re: how many Hotspot clients support Mikrotik routeros?

around 100-200 at most with internal auth, with external, we have PowerRouter 732s running 3,000 hotspot users.
with 3000 users, what is the cpu level?
could suports 10000 users ?
Sorry, they run around 200-300 meg of data, so around 20% or so.
by gmsmstr
Mon Sep 28, 2009 7:23 pm
Forum: General
Topic: how many Hotspot clients support Mikrotik routeros?
Replies: 8
Views: 2112

Re: how many Hotspot clients support Mikrotik routeros?

around 100-200 at most with internal auth, with external, we have PowerRouter 732s running 3,000 hotspot users. with 3000 users, what is the cpu level? could suports 10000 users ? Would really depend on other factors, bandwidth, rules etc. If you need more power though, I would not see a reason why...
by gmsmstr
Mon Sep 28, 2009 5:57 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Fiber Converter/Switch
Replies: 13
Views: 3985

Re: Fiber Converter/Switch

The CLOSEST you can come to that is a PowerRouter 732, as they are reated up to 120F, the 1000s are only rated for 105F I belive. The 732 has a 2 port Fiber option as well. www.mikrotikrouter.com. However, if you need the fiber but 1000 or smaller board will work, then I would suggest http://www.mik...
by gmsmstr
Mon Sep 28, 2009 1:40 am
Forum: General
Topic: how many Hotspot clients support Mikrotik routeros?
Replies: 8
Views: 2112

Re: how many Hotspot clients support Mikrotik routeros?

around 100-200 at most with internal auth, with external, we have PowerRouter 732s running 3,000 hotspot users.
by gmsmstr
Fri Sep 25, 2009 11:55 pm
Forum: General
Topic: First "ROUTEROS" Book Published
Replies: 47
Views: 18010

Re: First "ROUTEROS" Book Published

There is no ebook published, just softcover. YOu can order on-line at htt://www.routerosbook.com though. It should be on amazon in a few weeks.
by gmsmstr
Thu Sep 24, 2009 4:22 pm
Forum: General
Topic: MY server is too small: how to grow ?
Replies: 8
Views: 1741

Re: MY server is too small: how to grow ?

Upgrading to user manager will speed things up, as 1/2 of your CPU usage is the database lookups! 100 or so is about the max. I know someone will go SPAM SPAM, but visit http://www.mikrotikrouter.com. The 732 I have seen upwards of 300 meg of traffic and 2800 PPPoE sessions, and the 2200 there is on...
by gmsmstr
Wed Sep 16, 2009 3:34 pm
Forum: Forwarding Protocols
Topic: iBGP in place of OSPF
Replies: 2
Views: 1787

Re: iBGP in place of OSPF

Kinda why I am asking. I think I just forgot about the route reflection.
by gmsmstr
Wed Sep 16, 2009 4:15 am
Forum: Forwarding Protocols
Topic: iBGP in place of OSPF
Replies: 2
Views: 1787

iBGP in place of OSPF

I am wishing to use BGP in place of OSPF. One AS, private for now. If I just simply start adding BGP peers to the network, once I get 3-4 hops out, the IPs start to drop off at the end with TTL issues. Looks like all of the routes are being added at a cost of 200 at every interface vs their internal...
by gmsmstr
Tue Sep 01, 2009 2:53 am
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: Mikrotik Learning Book
Replies: 24
Views: 42029

Re: Mikrotik Learning Book

by gmsmstr
Wed Aug 26, 2009 12:32 am
Forum: General
Topic: First "ROUTEROS" Book Published
Replies: 47
Views: 18010

First "ROUTEROS" Book Published

I DO APOLOGIZE FOR THE AD: However, I know there are some people that will find this of interest to them! ss01 Aug. 25 16.37.jpg Link Technologies, Inc, along with the Author, Dennis Burgess, is proud to offer the FIRST, Mikrotik RouterOS book on the market. Learn RouterOS, will take you though Rout...
by gmsmstr
Tue Aug 25, 2009 12:24 am
Forum: Forwarding Protocols
Topic: OSPF ERROR, HELP !
Replies: 7
Views: 11417

Re: OSPF ERROR, HELP !

anyt updates. seeing this on a network now too.
by gmsmstr
Tue Aug 18, 2009 8:54 pm
Forum: General
Topic: sonicwall vs mikrotik
Replies: 4
Views: 2101

Re: sonicwall vs mikrotik

cheaper, do more, faster, better in every way.
by gmsmstr
Thu Aug 06, 2009 6:34 pm
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: installing RouterOs on IBM server
Replies: 1
Views: 1538

Re: installing RouterOs on IBM server

I do not believe RouterOS supports SAS drives. I would suggest using hardware from the Supported Hardware list. http://wiki.mikrotik.com/wiki/Supported ... 86_Systems
by gmsmstr
Wed Aug 05, 2009 8:10 pm
Forum: General
Topic: HOWTO: Windows File & Print Sharing over PPTP VPN
Replies: 16
Views: 29107

Re: HOWTO: Windows File & Print Sharing over PPTP VPN

You can do it with WINS or DNS. DNS would be better.
by gmsmstr
Wed Aug 05, 2009 7:57 pm
Forum: General
Topic: HOWTO: Windows File & Print Sharing over PPTP VPN
Replies: 16
Views: 29107

Re: HOWTO: Windows File & Print Sharing over PPTP VPN

First, I do apologize if I came across the wrong way. That was not my intent, So I do apologize if i did.

However, with or without a domain, you can make that work just fine. :) A domain is not a requirement.
by gmsmstr
Wed Aug 05, 2009 4:51 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Network instability - issue learning/remembering routes
Replies: 7
Views: 2190

Re: Network instability - issue learning/remembering routes

I would suggest taking the advice from the forum, or hiring a consultant on the MT consultant list. I'm sure they can get you squared away in no time.
by gmsmstr
Wed Aug 05, 2009 4:48 pm
Forum: General
Topic: HOWTO: Windows File & Print Sharing over PPTP VPN
Replies: 16
Views: 29107

Re: HOWTO: Windows File & Print Sharing over PPTP VPN

Simply put, file sharing and print sharing over a PPTP VPN is perfectly fine. THe fact that the admin don't know how to make it work shows this. RouterOS transports the IP network over, no prob. The rest is windows software and systems to make it work right. I have businesses that have 20 sites with...
by gmsmstr
Tue Aug 04, 2009 4:49 pm
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: Lots of Filter Rules...
Replies: 5
Views: 1421

Re: Lots of Filter Rules...

Remember, that most firewalls can not just be "copied" without at least an understanding of what they are doing. Some common "scripts" that are out there commonly block known good ports, so be careful and if you don't know what they all do, don't load them, or have a consultant h...
by gmsmstr
Tue Aug 04, 2009 4:47 pm
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: RouterOS x86 isn't routing
Replies: 8
Views: 1851

Re: RouterOS x86 isn't routing

Yep, sounds like some little check box or small issue. I would suggest getting a Mikrotik consultant to take a look at the box. http://www.mikrotik.com/consultants.html is a listing :)
by gmsmstr
Tue Aug 04, 2009 4:44 pm
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: RouterOs Problem with more than 150 hotspot user
Replies: 2
Views: 1130

Re: RouterOs Problem with more than 150 hotspot user

We have hotspot users numbering into the 3000 on one box, not such as small machine, but we do have them running, 80-100 meg of data without issues.
by gmsmstr
Tue Aug 04, 2009 4:37 pm
Forum: General
Topic: web browser cache in RB433
Replies: 1
Views: 794

Re: web browser cache in RB433

A Consultant could help you best, I would contact one of them. However, all you have to do is create a transparent proxy rule. Its well documented. As far as caching of youTubed, not going to work, as that breaks HTTP standards, again well discussed here on the forums.
by gmsmstr
Mon Aug 03, 2009 6:20 pm
Forum: General
Topic: is the 1000U model something for me
Replies: 2
Views: 808

Re: is the 1000U model something for me

The 1000U is a great product, if you need a few more ethernets you can move to a supported x86 product, http://wiki.mikrotik.com/wiki/Supported ... 86_Systems is a great place to start.
by gmsmstr
Fri Jul 31, 2009 2:18 am
Forum: General
Topic: Primitive WISP Redesign
Replies: 20
Views: 5774

Re: Primitive WISP Redesign

Keep in mind that the 1000 is not the only options. We make the PowerRouter 732 and 2200 series units as well. These we can add Fiber interfaces in, as well as we offer fiber conversion products as well. We do quite a bit with the fiber on the 2282 plus it gets you 10 GigE Copper interfaces as well....
by gmsmstr
Wed Jul 22, 2009 6:25 pm
Forum: Scripting
Topic: Find text inside NAME field
Replies: 0
Views: 712

Find text inside NAME field

I have a need to do somehting like

/queue simple set parent=parent where name contains "name"

or even starts with. I have a few hundred queues that I need to apply a setting too, but can not due to this fact. :(
by gmsmstr
Tue Jul 07, 2009 7:50 pm
Forum: Scripting
Topic: adding the k to a variable
Replies: 2
Views: 1039

Re: adding the k to a variable

So i figured it out.. of course.. :global elseup (((($upspeed*$emu)/100)/1024)."k"); This will use the upspeed times it by the EMU in this case 5, or 5%, divide that by 100 to get 5% of the upseed, then divide that by 1024 to covert to k, then use the ."k" to add the k at the end...
by gmsmstr
Tue Jul 07, 2009 7:21 pm
Forum: Scripting
Topic: adding the k to a variable
Replies: 2
Views: 1039

adding the k to a variable

I need to convert my queues to k vs bytes.

I'm sure it something stupid, how do I add that?
by gmsmstr
Sat Jul 04, 2009 6:36 pm
Forum: General
Topic: RouterOS and SMP (multi-core and multi-cpu) crashes
Replies: 39
Views: 17305

Re: RouterOS and SMP (multi-core and multi-cpu) crashes

You are saying it has nothing to do with hardware/memory, and yes, i would agree that it "should" work. However, the fact is that it don't with YOUR hardware. So guess what, if you go buy other platforms, i;.e cisco, juniper, you can't put their software on your "DELL". So now yo...
by gmsmstr
Thu Jul 02, 2009 3:36 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Powerouter 732 100% CPU Load High Latency
Replies: 11
Views: 2341

Re: Powerouter 732 100% CPU Load High Latency

I think it is one of these things, if it ain't broke, don't fix it.
by gmsmstr
Thu Jul 02, 2009 1:42 am
Forum: General
Topic: Switch architecture for Intel X86 / AMD PC
Replies: 3
Views: 997

Re: Switch architecture for Intel X86 / AMD PC

Wont matter.
by gmsmstr
Thu Jul 02, 2009 1:41 am
Forum: General
Topic: Load Disribution Question
Replies: 1
Views: 756

Re: Load Disribution Question

Sounds complicated. I would just balance out both lines. If one fails then everything goes over one :)
by gmsmstr
Thu Jul 02, 2009 12:04 am
Forum: General
Topic: RouterOS and SMP (multi-core and multi-cpu) crashes
Replies: 39
Views: 17305

Re: RouterOS and SMP (multi-core and multi-cpu) crashes

Ya know, you can't make everyone happy. Some people are more than happy to find something that is supported and tested, and others are just offended for someone recommending something other than what they have. But if you will notice, I also saw that they only had a meg of bandwidth, and I recommend...