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by ohara
Thu Oct 20, 2022 11:10 pm
Forum: Virtualization
Topic: phpmysql container
Replies: 0
Views: 1901

phpmysql container

Hi, I need help with creating my own phpmysql container. Can someone help me and give a helping hand how to start. I am using a x86 VM with ROS 7.6 for testing but I am hoping to deploy the container on ARM64 once successfully tested. Any help would be much appreciated.
by ohara
Thu Dec 09, 2021 11:23 pm
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: Help with tunnel and IP
Replies: 0
Views: 1455

Help with tunnel and IP

Hi, There are two locations, each location has a mikrotik gateway router. Both routers are connected with a GRE/IPSEC tunnel + BGP routes. I would like to route all internet traffic of workstation 1 (192.168.1.100) through uplink 1. Could you please advise what rules/routes/mangle or additional tunn...
by ohara
Wed Sep 29, 2021 10:09 pm
Forum: RouterBOARD hardware
Topic: hex S poe-out issue
Replies: 2
Views: 1715

hex S poe-out issue

Hi, I have a hex S which supports poe-out on port 5. Unfortunately it stopped working for some reason. I can't turn on POE auto-on due to the following error message: This model does not support poe-out auto-on mode (6). When I change to forced-on it still does not want to work, meaning the ether 5 ...
by ohara
Fri Jul 16, 2021 11:32 pm
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: IPSEC tunnel instructions
Replies: 18
Views: 3204

Re: IPSEC tunnel instructions

Thank you for your advice. Everything is working fine with BGP GRE+IPSec. This setup simplifies tunnel management a lot. Could you please advise how I can accomplish the following: a workstation (for example local IP 10.0.1.199) is in location A. I would like to route the trafic of that workstation ...
by ohara
Fri Jul 16, 2021 6:57 pm
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: IPSEC tunnel instructions
Replies: 18
Views: 3204

Re: IPSEC tunnel instructions

Do I need to put all networks in BGP on all routers like seen on the screenshot?

10.0.0.0/24 and 10.0.1.0/24 on both routers?
by ohara
Fri Jul 16, 2021 6:55 pm
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: IPSEC tunnel instructions
Replies: 18
Views: 3204

Re: IPSEC tunnel instructions

added this rule
add action=accept chain=input comment="Allow BGP" disabled=yes dst-port=179 protocol=tcp

it works, how crazy, I can go ahead and add another location easily. Super
by ohara
Fri Jul 16, 2021 6:24 pm
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: IPSEC tunnel instructions
Replies: 18
Views: 3204

Re: IPSEC tunnel instructions

I set that up as you explained, but BGP state remains: connect, instead of established. Do you see a flaw on the screenshots? The GRE tunnel is established and ping is ok between both routers. The AS route in IP>ROUTES was manually added by me for the GRE tunnel to work. Only later did I set up BGP ...
by ohara
Fri Jul 16, 2021 3:30 pm
Forum: RouterBOARD hardware
Topic: microSD vs USB
Replies: 3
Views: 1714

Re: microSD vs USB

Thank you for the extensive calculations. I remember from my past days with mikrotik that SMB is very weak. I'll go with the microSD for marginal gains, and that it is smaller.
by ohara
Fri Jul 16, 2021 1:58 pm
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: IPSEC tunnel instructions
Replies: 18
Views: 3204

Re: IPSEC tunnel instructions

IPsec can sometimes run into trouble when there are NAT routers (or other routers keeping a stateful firewall) inbetween. With GRE you can enable keepalive to guarantee some traffic. I normally use BGP over the GRE tunnels to set the routes between the networks (even when it is a simple network), a...
by ohara
Fri Jul 16, 2021 1:07 am
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: IPSEC tunnel instructions
Replies: 18
Views: 3204

Re: IPSEC tunnel instructions

Thank for you comments. I will give it a try and browse through you links/manuals. Probably I will need to set up a GRE tunnel. I have successfully established connection via IPSEC, my problem is now that the connection stops in the evening when there is no traffic. Restarting any of the routers doe...
by ohara
Wed Jul 14, 2021 2:19 pm
Forum: RouterBOARD hardware
Topic: microSD vs USB
Replies: 3
Views: 1714

microSD vs USB

Hi,

I use a hEX s as my gateway router. Which storage media will be more effective considering highest read/write speed. MicroSD or USD pendrive?

Thanks.
by ohara
Wed Jul 14, 2021 12:08 am
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: IPSEC tunnel instructions
Replies: 18
Views: 3204

Re: IPSEC tunnel instructions

Do you know if these firewall rules are supposed to be added on both routers? It is very important that bypass rule is placed at the top of all other NAT rules. Another issue is if you have IP/Fasttrack enabled, packet bypasses IPsec policies. So we need to add accept rule before FastTrack. /ip fire...
by ohara
Tue Jul 13, 2021 11:36 pm
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: IPSEC tunnel instructions
Replies: 18
Views: 3204

Re: IPSEC tunnel instructions

ok, thanks. Already working on it. Keep fingers crossed please :)
by ohara
Tue Jul 13, 2021 10:32 pm
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: IPSEC tunnel instructions
Replies: 18
Views: 3204

Re: IPSEC tunnel instructions

In that instruction 192.168.80.1 would be my public IP from my ISP, correct?
by ohara
Tue Jul 13, 2021 10:03 pm
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: IPSEC tunnel instructions
Replies: 18
Views: 3204

IPSEC tunnel instructions

Hi, I have finally a broadband modem in two locations from my ISP. Location A: hEX S, default configuration, 192.168.1.0/24, ROS 6.48.3 Location B: hAP ac, default configuration, 192.168.0.0/24, ROS 6.48.3 Each mikrotik has NAT enabled and masquerade. The good thing about the ISP modems is that I do...
by ohara
Sun Apr 26, 2020 1:40 pm
Forum: General
Topic: gsm error : unable to load unread sms - timeout
Replies: 10
Views: 6829

Re: gsm error : unable to load unread sms - timeout

This fixed it for me: I had the same issue, which was caused by a power failure. Something locked up messages on my sim card and I could not receive new ones. After the power failure all sms messages disappeared from the inbox, but they were still there and visible when I moved the sim card to anoth...
by ohara
Thu Oct 10, 2019 10:48 pm
Forum: Scripting
Topic: VB.net API new login procedure [SOLVED]
Replies: 3
Views: 12389

Re: VB.net API new login procedure [SOLVED]

Thank you nescafe, that worked. I owe you something! Public Function Login(ByVal user As String, ByVal pass As String) As Boolean Send("/login") Send("=name=" + user) Send("=password=" + pass, True) Dim res = Read() If (res(0) = "!done") Then Return True Else ...
by ohara
Thu Oct 10, 2019 10:17 pm
Forum: Scripting
Topic: VB.net API new login procedure [SOLVED]
Replies: 3
Views: 12389

VB.net API new login procedure [SOLVED]

Hi, can someone please help me how to modify this piece of VB.Net code to make it compatible with the new API login procedure? I am using ROS 6.45.6 and I can't figure it out. Many thanks. Public Function Login(ByVal user As String, ByVal pass As String) As Boolean Send("/login", True) Dim...
by ohara
Fri Jul 17, 2015 7:21 pm
Forum: RouterBOARD hardware
Topic: Working MicroSD for RB450G 6.28
Replies: 7
Views: 2286

Re: Working MicroSD for RB450G 6.28

Thanks for your comments. I use it for small daily DB backups.
by ohara
Sun Jul 12, 2015 4:17 pm
Forum: RouterBOARD hardware
Topic: Working MicroSD for RB450G 6.28
Replies: 7
Views: 2286

Re: Working MicroSD for RB450G 6.28

Hi purana, please let me know the sandisk card was working? Did you have time over the weekend to test? Much appreciated.
by ohara
Tue Jul 07, 2015 9:04 pm
Forum: RouterBOARD hardware
Topic: Working MicroSD for RB450G 6.28
Replies: 7
Views: 2286

Re: Working MicroSD for RB450G 6.28

just asking again? Are you using a microSD card with RB450G? can you please recommend what card it is? much appreciated.
by ohara
Mon Jun 22, 2015 9:23 pm
Forum: RouterBOARD hardware
Topic: Working MicroSD for RB450G 6.28
Replies: 7
Views: 2286

Re: Working MicroSD for RB450G 6.28

I tried a Medion 8GB card. The RB discovered the card, but it disappeared after a few attempts to format it. Any advice would be appreciated. Does anybody have experience with Kingston microSD and RB450G?
by ohara
Sun Jun 21, 2015 5:59 pm
Forum: RouterBOARD hardware
Topic: Working MicroSD for RB450G 6.28
Replies: 7
Views: 2286

Working MicroSD for RB450G 6.28

could anybody please recommend a microSD card that actually works with RB450G 6.28+ including brand and density? Much appreciated.
by ohara
Tue May 05, 2015 10:33 pm
Forum: General
Topic: One network, two DHCP servers - looking for advice
Replies: 7
Views: 3149

Re: One network, two DHCP servers - looking for advice

barkas, docmarius, Xen - I got it working today. Many thanks for all your advice!
by ohara
Fri May 01, 2015 4:56 pm
Forum: General
Topic: One network, two DHCP servers - looking for advice
Replies: 7
Views: 3149

Re: One network, two DHCP servers - looking for advice

docmarius, that's what I was looking for, thank you. could you please check if these rules will suffice? on router in site A (192.168.88.1) add action=drop chain=forward dst-address=192.168.88.2 protocol=udp src-address=192.168.88.1 src-port=67-68 on router in site B (192.168.88.2) add action=drop c...
by ohara
Fri May 01, 2015 4:18 pm
Forum: General
Topic: One network, two DHCP servers - looking for advice
Replies: 7
Views: 3149

Re: One network, two DHCP servers - looking for advice

Site A (192.168.88.1) - DHCP server pool 192.168.88.10-192.168.88.20
Site B (192.168.88.2) - DHCP server pool 192.168.88.21-192.168.88.30

is this what you are suggesting?
by ohara
Fri May 01, 2015 3:56 pm
Forum: General
Topic: One network, two DHCP servers - looking for advice
Replies: 7
Views: 3149

One network, two DHCP servers - looking for advice

Hi, I have two sites connected with a wireless link. Both sites are bridged and are on the same subnet 192.168.88.0/24. There is a DHCP server in site A. Problem description: when the wireless link is down, the devices in site B cannot reach the DHCP server in site A. Could you please recommend a se...
by ohara
Sat Nov 08, 2014 11:29 am
Forum: General
Topic: professional help wanted in Munich-Sendling
Replies: 6
Views: 2434

Re: Odp: professional help wanted in Munich-Sendling

Skype him on rivoli353 and see yourself ;p
by ohara
Mon Nov 03, 2014 9:03 am
Forum: General
Topic: What happen with 6.21 ?
Replies: 26
Views: 9378

Re: What happen with 6.21 ?

P.S. Where are those people coming from that suddenly (after 2 years) decided to upgrade from v5 directly to v6.21 ? :)
Could be those people who had a stable wireless network and decided to go with capsman. Anyhow thanks for the feedback...
by ohara
Sun Nov 02, 2014 11:07 pm
Forum: General
Topic: What happen with 6.21 ?
Replies: 26
Views: 9378

Re: What happen with 6.21 ?

I have installed 6.21rc22 (build date: Oct/24/2014 10:29:23) on RB751G. It is a critical gateway router. Do you mind letting me know if I am save to upgrade to 6.22?
Thanks.
by ohara
Sat Nov 01, 2014 11:25 am
Forum: General
Topic: What happen with 6.21 ?
Replies: 26
Views: 9378

Re: Odp: What happen with 6.21 ?

Who said it was revoked?
by ohara
Mon Oct 13, 2014 7:40 pm
Forum: RouterBOARD hardware
Topic: Sierra MC8755 Lenovo 3G card is not recognized
Replies: 3
Views: 1693

Re: Sierra MC8755 Lenovo 3G card is not recognized

I too had a Sierra Wireless card - don't remember what model, but it was the only one which didn't work with any of my routerboards.
by ohara
Sun Oct 12, 2014 11:44 am
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: Explanation: 180Mbps-40Mhz/2S/SGI
Replies: 2
Views: 11412

Re: Explanation: 180Mbps-40Mhz/2S/SGI

Perfect, thanks.
by ohara
Sat Oct 11, 2014 9:55 pm
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: Explanation: 180Mbps-40Mhz/2S/SGI
Replies: 2
Views: 11412

Explanation: 180Mbps-40Mhz/2S/SGI

Can anybody please explain what this means in the wireless stats for AP client: 2S/SGI or 1S/SGI?

Many thanks.
by ohara
Fri Sep 26, 2014 11:27 pm
Forum: General
Topic: VPN project
Replies: 1
Views: 1098

Re: Odp: VPN project

It's possible via vpn and without. Depending on the dvr system you can open rstp port 554 on firewall to access the stream online, or port 80 if your dvr has a webserver. Vpn is more save in general though.
by ohara
Sat Sep 20, 2014 11:21 pm
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: No DHCP when wlan disabled
Replies: 2
Views: 1316

Re: No DHCP when wlan disabled

Go to IP>Addresses, then change the interface from 'wlan1' into 'bridge-local'.
by ohara
Sat Sep 20, 2014 10:37 am
Forum: RouterBOARD hardware
Topic: The perfect router for the home
Replies: 3
Views: 2693

Re: The perfect router for the home

I wanted to propose to Mikrotik to make a device for the perfect house with 1 or 2 USB 3.0 ports (or eSata port) with file sharing (Samba, FTP, and DLNA) and print server + wifi AC with a design similar to 951g with integrated antennas. It would be the perfect device and it would buy 100 units for ...
by ohara
Thu Sep 18, 2014 9:36 am
Forum: General
Topic: FTTH Network configuration advice
Replies: 13
Views: 6462

Re: Odp: FTTH Network configuration advice

I kind of know what you mean. Alternatively you can use vpn service provider for netflix. It is quite easy to set up in mikrotik and push traffic through the vpn interface to the roku IP in your network. Have you considered that?
by ohara
Wed Sep 17, 2014 10:01 pm
Forum: General
Topic: FTTH Network configuration advice
Replies: 13
Views: 6462

Re: Odp: FTTH Network configuration advice

Dont want to steal topic, however can you tell me what client or device you use for netflix?
by ohara
Tue Sep 16, 2014 10:49 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Plex from outside network
Replies: 4
Views: 3455

Re: Plex from outside network

in Plex go to: server>network>show advanced settings>List of networks that are allowed without auth

I had to set this up to access from a different subnet. Have a look on their forums too...
10.0.0.0/255.255.255.0,192.168.88.0/255.255.255.0
by ohara
Tue Sep 16, 2014 10:26 pm
Forum: RouterBOARD hardware
Topic: New hardware - mAP
Replies: 155
Views: 98104

Re: New hardware - mAP

The issue im trying to figure out is the user will not have access to the config page and needs a feedback that its connected to the wifi! I was thinking a beep script would have worked but looking at the posted hardware pictures i don't see any speaker built in! any advice on how to best do this? ...
by ohara
Tue Sep 16, 2014 10:08 pm
Forum: General
Topic: flow control settings
Replies: 1
Views: 2337

flow control settings

Can someone explain what rx-flow-control and tx-flow-control is good for? I have an android media player that has 100Mbps interface and it has got issues. I am tweaking ethernet settings with following commands, but can't see any difference in operation: 1. flow-control to auto. 2. Also auto-negotia...
by ohara
Sun Sep 14, 2014 12:21 am
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: Recomendation for outdoor acess point
Replies: 5
Views: 1808

Re: Recomendation for outdoor acess point

1. use a 90 degree sector antenna with high vertical beamwidth and any routerboard 2. use a omni antenna with high vertical beamwidth and any routerboard 2. alternatively use TL-WA7210N as it has 30 degree vertical beamwidth In each scenario the outcome will be very weak. Laptops and tablets will ev...
by ohara
Sat Aug 30, 2014 12:59 am
Forum: General
Topic: Newsletter 61
Replies: 32
Views: 27738

Re: Odp: Newsletter 61

If client have 4 to 6 rooms and 2 floors building then mAP is a little bit weak. It would not bad to have external radio output for antena connection.
It is perfect for such location. Because it is so small you can install 2 mAp on each floor and you have good coverage in the whole building.
by ohara
Thu Aug 28, 2014 8:08 pm
Forum: General
Topic: CRL size limit exceeded, ignoring
Replies: 15
Views: 5564

CRL size limit exceeded, ignoring

Could anybody explain what this means exactly and what are the CRL requirements in terms of limit/length? RB751G, ROS 6.19
by ohara
Sun Jul 20, 2014 4:44 pm
Forum: RouterBOARD hardware
Topic: New hardware - mAP
Replies: 155
Views: 98104

Re: New hardware - mAP

mAP should be 802.11ac, otherwise waiting doesn't pay off, no?
by ohara
Wed Dec 11, 2013 6:26 pm
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: SiSo in Cell MiMo
Replies: 4
Views: 1956

Re: Odp: SiSo in Cell MiMo

I would guess that he is asking what is the impact of using Groove as client with a MIMO access point.
by ohara
Sat Nov 23, 2013 4:17 pm
Forum: General
Topic: New Packet flow diagram
Replies: 99
Views: 87917

Re: Odp: New Packet flow diagram

MS Visio
by ohara
Fri Nov 22, 2013 8:18 pm
Forum: General
Topic: VoIP - Basic setup
Replies: 7
Views: 17858

Re: VoIP - Basic setup

Try to disable the SIP helper under /ip firewall service-port and try again. Alternatively set up a VPN.
by ohara
Thu Nov 21, 2013 3:39 pm
Forum: General
Topic: why this frequency chart have 2 sets of frequency band
Replies: 12
Views: 3079

Re: why this frequency chart have 2 sets of frequency band

I am not sure of the answer to your question. I would check how the card behaves in ROS 5.26 or 6.6 and contact support@dbii.com with further questions. Take care.
by ohara
Thu Nov 21, 2013 12:15 pm
Forum: General
Topic: why this frequency chart have 2 sets of frequency band
Replies: 12
Views: 3079

Re: why this frequency chart have 2 sets of frequency band

The only reference is on a balticnetworks PDF, DBii F28-PRO with AR5414:
http://www.balticnetworks.com/docs/Dbii ... Matrix.pdf

seems to me that if you don't have a similar second card it won't be much of use to you?
by ohara
Thu Nov 21, 2013 11:12 am
Forum: General
Topic: why this frequency chart have 2 sets of frequency band
Replies: 12
Views: 3079

Re: why this frequency chart have 2 sets of frequency band

Take a closeup picture of the card and post it here, we can then identify it. You might be a lucky owner of a 3GHz card from DBii. From balticnetworks description: "The card works by frequency shifting a standard 5Ghz Atheros Radio down to 3Ghz operation. Your operating system will see this car...
by ohara
Wed Nov 13, 2013 11:07 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Best vpn under NAT
Replies: 6
Views: 7897

Re: Odp: Best vpn under NAT

CTrain, thanks for sharing. I will give it a try as soon as time permits. However can you please provide a short explanation of the benefits of udp mode in openvpn over tcp mode? Thanks.
by ohara
Wed Nov 13, 2013 12:27 am
Forum: General
Topic: Best vpn under NAT
Replies: 6
Views: 7897

Re: Odp: Best vpn under NAT

CTain, can I contact you for a working copy of the owrt image with OpenVpn or metarouter, or can you post a link for download? Many thanks.
by ohara
Thu Nov 07, 2013 8:19 am
Forum: General
Topic: USB to USB
Replies: 4
Views: 1368

Re: Odp: USB to USB

I don't think this will work.
The USB interface on the RouterBoards is only meant for flash drives, so they can be used as storage for logging or proxy.
also for gsm modem connection.
by ohara
Wed Nov 06, 2013 8:22 am
Forum: General
Topic: v6.5 OpenVPN Certificate Import BUG
Replies: 1
Views: 1113

Re: Odp: v6.5 OpenVPN Certificate Import BUG

Wait for 6.6. It should be released shortly. And then post your feedback again, I am courious how to work with certificates in 6.6 because there were major changes to it.
by ohara
Thu Oct 31, 2013 11:36 pm
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: Mikrotik, 802.11N and nstream (Working)
Replies: 22
Views: 8969

Re: Odp: Mikrotik, 802.11N and nstream

I am
by ohara
Wed Oct 30, 2013 9:42 am
Forum: General
Topic: What happens to mikrotik with routeros?
Replies: 12
Views: 4058

Re: Odp: What happens to mikrotik with routeros?

There is one thing I can't understand. Lets talk about an 20$ stupid router. If you want to change LAN ip address, you just have to modify LAN address from 192.168.1.1 ti 192.168.2.1. But if you want to do this in mikrotik, you have to : 1.IP-address-interface-192.168.2.1 2.IP-dhcp server-dhcp conf...
by ohara
Sun Oct 13, 2013 7:34 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Some nice examples for make your own PHP Scripts with API
Replies: 6
Views: 12866

Re: Some nice examples for make your own PHP Scripts with AP

Perfect, thanks! I couldn't get it working with Denis' API. Now it works.
by ohara
Sun Oct 13, 2013 7:25 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Some nice examples for make your own PHP Scripts with API
Replies: 6
Views: 12866

Re: Some nice examples for make your own PHP Scripts with AP

- In the latest version, there's even file transfer and script execution with variables that can be supplied ala SQL prepared statements (except better). Could you please give me some advice how to run a script? I tried the following, but I am using it wrong? <?php namespace PEAR2\Net\RouterOS; req...
by ohara
Sat Oct 12, 2013 10:59 am
Forum: General
Topic: v6.4 released
Replies: 170
Views: 77409

Re: Odp: v6.4 released

Steen,

It is recommended to have the same ros version on Ap and client.

I have seen similar lockups, eg: http://forum.mikrotik.com/viewtopic.php?t=69064
by ohara
Sat Oct 12, 2013 10:47 am
Forum: General
Topic: RouterBoard 951-2n with USB Port
Replies: 3
Views: 2321

Re: Odp: RouterBoard 951-2n with USB Port

Did you do anything else to the routerboard, or did you simply solder the port? Have you used it with a pendrive or usb modem?
by ohara
Sat Oct 05, 2013 1:23 am
Forum: The Dude
Topic: I can install dude on 951?
Replies: 17
Views: 11430

Re: I can install dude on 951?

Ok, I'll call it a beatiful day once the RB will be replaced. By the way which ROS version did you use on your 951?
by ohara
Sat Oct 05, 2013 1:09 am
Forum: The Dude
Topic: I can install dude on 951?
Replies: 17
Views: 11430

Re: I can install dude on 951?

Hi, you're probably need to send it back to the distributor. The routerboad and Dude work fine as long as you don't reboot it. After reboot it goes into a infinite restart loop. Unfortunately I have experienced the same with a 951G last week and 6.15rc. I have flagged this post as a bug report to MT...
by ohara
Wed Oct 02, 2013 2:03 am
Forum: RouterBOARD hardware
Topic: Routerboard with 3G and GPS
Replies: 17
Views: 6971

Re: Odp: Routerboard with 3G and GPS

I don't own a RB912, but from my experience with RB411UAHR you can't surf the web and use gps at the same time. It's either or... unless there are two 3G modems attached to the RB.
by ohara
Sat Sep 28, 2013 10:51 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Conditional forwarder with 443 port,
Replies: 3
Views: 2018

Re: Odp: Conditional forwarder with 443 port,

What if you change the SSTP port to a different one?
by ohara
Sat Sep 28, 2013 10:08 pm
Forum: RouterBOARD hardware
Topic: RB951Ui-2HnD with external antennas
Replies: 18
Views: 41405

Re: Odp: RB951Ui-2HnD with external antennas

Nice
by ohara
Sat Sep 28, 2013 9:01 pm
Forum: The Dude
Topic: I can install dude on 951?
Replies: 17
Views: 11430

Re: I can install dude on 951?

trottolino1970,

you're welcome. assuming that you have a usb port in your router, you can use a usb pendrive to store dude settings (SYSTEM>STORES)

let us know how it works out for you.
by ohara
Sat Sep 28, 2013 8:10 pm
Forum: The Dude
Topic: I can install dude on 951?
Replies: 17
Views: 11430

Re: I can install dude on 951?

there isn't the versione for this rb :(
You can install the MIPS-BE version on each MIPS-BE routerboard:

http://download.mikrotik.com/dude/4.0be ... mipsbe.npk
by ohara
Sat Sep 28, 2013 11:29 am
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: RB911 A single chain
Replies: 1
Views: 1172

Re: RB911 A single chain

Yes, you can do it. But you must disable chain1 in the settings for the wireless interface.
by ohara
Fri Sep 27, 2013 8:03 pm
Forum: RouterBOARD hardware
Topic: RB951G-2HND and RB951-2N flash memory size
Replies: 3
Views: 3115

Re: RB951G-2HND and RB951-2N flash memory size

RB951G-2HnD - 128 MB RAM, 128 MB HDD
RB951-2n - 32 MB RAM, 64 MB HDD

Some 951-2n batches have 128 MB RAM, 128 MB HDD but you must be lucky to get such device, because they are rather limited.

What software are you planning to run on them?
by ohara
Thu Sep 19, 2013 9:45 am
Forum: RouterBOARD hardware
Topic: New - RB951G-2HnD
Replies: 68
Views: 109023

Re: New - RB951G-2HnD

Is it possible to connect to the USB port an external HDD?
It is but you need to format the drive: http://gregsowell.com/?p=3499
by ohara
Thu Sep 19, 2013 12:25 am
Forum: Scripting
Topic: WLAN disabled if EoIP Tunnel is down
Replies: 3
Views: 1730

Re: WLAN disabled if EoIP Tunnel is down

Try to add another if statement. :if ([/interface eoip get [find name="EOIP_Tunnel"] running]=false) do={ /interface disable [find name="WLAN"] } else={ :if ([/interface eoip get [find name="EOIP_Tunnel"] running]=true) do={ :if ([/interface wireless get [find name=&quo...
by ohara
Wed Sep 18, 2013 1:21 am
Forum: General
Topic: why i cannot private message?
Replies: 12
Views: 3271

Re: why i cannot private message?

You can increase his karma points through the '+' button and attach your message to it.
by ohara
Sun Sep 15, 2013 11:46 pm
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: Metal5 + Kenbotong 32 dbi problem
Replies: 12
Views: 3331

Re: Metal5 + Kenbotong 32 dbi problem

Can you try winbox discovery from the other end? I suppose you are at the client side, therefore can you try to connect to client winbox from the AP side? Let us know how you get along with it.
by ohara
Sun Sep 15, 2013 9:32 pm
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: Nest Thermostat
Replies: 10
Views: 3989

Re: Nest Thermostat

happypup6969, if this device has problems to stay connected I suggest to force disconnect it from the AP every 1 or 2 hours by kicking it from the wireless registration tab or the access list. The device should reconnect after 1 second, hoping that this will have a positive impact on how it works. Y...
by ohara
Sat Sep 14, 2013 5:47 pm
Forum: General
Topic: [REQ] SSTP, L2TP, PPPoE, OVPN, PPTP Server Binding Template
Replies: 7
Views: 6278

Re: Odp: [REQ] SSTP, L2TP, PPPoE, OVPN, PPTP Server Binding

Maybe you could accomplish what you need with scripting or api commands.
by ohara
Sat Sep 14, 2013 1:54 pm
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: Metal5 + Kenbotong 32 dbi problem
Replies: 12
Views: 3331

Re: Odp: Metal5 + Kenbotong 32 dbi problem

Since winbox discovers the other end, can you connect via mac address instead of IP?
by ohara
Sat Sep 14, 2013 12:06 pm
Forum: General
Topic: v6.4 released
Replies: 170
Views: 77409

Re: Odp: v6.4 released

Hi greek, most of the previous comments in this thread mention the same issue. All winbox windows are affected by this bug. I hope it will be fixed soon because it is inconvenient to reopen the windows all the time.
by ohara
Sat Sep 14, 2013 11:56 am
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: Metal5 + Kenbotong 32 dbi problem
Replies: 12
Views: 3331

Re: Odp: Metal5 + Kenbotong 32 dbi problem

Yes, but your CCQ indicates something is bad. You must find a way to test different frequencies, channel width and protocol. Are you using H or V polarization? Have you tested the Metals in a lab before?
by ohara
Sat Sep 14, 2013 11:41 am
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: Metal5 + Kenbotong 32 dbi problem
Replies: 12
Views: 3331

Re: Metal5 + Kenbotong 32 dbi problem

The CCQ level is too low. Rx Rate must not be 0. Try different frequencies, channel width, protocols. Realign the antennas. What is your ping latency in miliseconds? Is this a MIMO antenna?
by ohara
Sat Sep 14, 2013 10:52 am
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: Metal5 + Kenbotong 32 dbi problem
Replies: 12
Views: 3331

Re: Metal5 + Kenbotong 32 dbi problem

As per your specifications the antenna performs best in this frequency range: 5700-5825, but you should be able to use it in 5180 frequency as well. Please post a screenshot from you AP settings and a screenshot from wireless>registration containing: - Tx/Rx Signal Strength - Signal To Noise - Tx/Rx...
by ohara
Thu Sep 12, 2013 8:12 pm
Forum: General
Topic: v6.4 released
Replies: 170
Views: 77409

Re: v6.4 released

Here is something strange. All options are disabled on quickset page. Only after closing it and reopening it the fields become enabled. I've seen this since 6.3 on laptop and workstation. Has anyone else noticed it?
by ohara
Thu Sep 12, 2013 8:40 am
Forum: General
Topic: blocking thepiratebay with layer 7, no luck
Replies: 10
Views: 5138

Re: blocking thepiratebay with layer 7, no luck

6.4 development test version. I doubt if makes a difference.
I am planning to experiment with transparent proxy over the weekend. I think it is a more reliable way to block websites than layer7.
by ohara
Wed Sep 11, 2013 11:16 pm
Forum: General
Topic: blocking thepiratebay with layer 7, no luck
Replies: 10
Views: 5138

Re: blocking thepiratebay with layer 7, no luck

the same: add name=facebook regexp="^.+(facebook).*\$" add name=piratebay regexp="^.+(thepiratebay).*\$" the filter rules are #0 and #1 on top of my list. I can see both Bytes and Packets counters increase whenever I click on the piratebay link or enter the url into the browser. ...
by ohara
Wed Sep 11, 2013 10:50 pm
Forum: General
Topic: blocking thepiratebay with layer 7, no luck
Replies: 10
Views: 5138

Re: blocking thepiratebay with layer 7, no luck

You're right - I am still missing lots of theory. I left both src-address and dst-address empty and I am unable to open http://thepiratebay.se/ on the whole network. Do a similar test without the address-list and see what it does? I defined regex similar as you did. add action=drop chain=forward com...
by ohara
Wed Sep 11, 2013 10:00 pm
Forum: General
Topic: blocking thepiratebay with layer 7, no luck
Replies: 10
Views: 5138

Re: blocking thepiratebay with layer 7, no luck

I think you need to declare freeusers as src-address-list. Also make sure that both rules are on top of the Filter Rule list.
by ohara
Tue Sep 10, 2013 7:50 pm
Forum: General
Topic: How to Block torrent 100%? Only 2 lines. It is solved.
Replies: 59
Views: 112210

Re: How to Block torrent 100%? Only 2 lines. It is solved.

I have implemented these rules successfully a few days ago. I would like to create routing marks out of those rules to be albe to route p2p through a different gateway. If anyone has done that already please let me know. add action=drop chain=forward comment="TORRENT No 1: Classic non security ...
by ohara
Mon Sep 09, 2013 11:23 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Hide my ass vpn client and Voip.
Replies: 3
Views: 2806

Re: Hide my ass vpn client and Voip.

What rule do I setup so my ATA Voip adapter connects to my real public ip and not the vpn? / ip firewall mangle add chain=prerouting action=mark-routing new-routing-mark=tunnel passthrough=no src-address=!192.168.88.177 Try adding the above routing mark. The exclamation mark is used on purpose. The...
by ohara
Mon Sep 09, 2013 10:27 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Offtopic: american IT competitive advantage
Replies: 1
Views: 1012

Offtopic: american IT competitive advantage

I am currently watching a live interview with Chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel. There was a question about data security and data espionage and what she wants to do to guarantee internet user security in their country. She mentioned risk of data security breach, foreign data security law, etc. To...
by ohara
Wed Sep 04, 2013 9:21 am
Forum: General
Topic: 6.3 Released
Replies: 95
Views: 28872

Re: 6.3 Released

*) pptp, l2tp, sstp - allow to specify server via dns name;

This is very very important small feature for my region :) - lets say goodbye to some significant scripting

do I simply need to put a host name in the 'Connect to:' field or how can we use it?
by ohara
Tue Sep 03, 2013 8:42 am
Forum: General
Topic: Outdoor Enclosures
Replies: 2
Views: 1251

Re: Outdoor Enclosures

I've been using these two without problems: http://www.interprojekt.com.pl/gold-alubox-outdoor-case-with-wateproof-ethernet-socket-p-472.html http://www.interprojekt.com.pl/scame-universal-outdoor-enclosure-ip66-alix-p-219.html EDIT: I use hot glue around the N connectors inside the case. And outsid...
by ohara
Sun Sep 01, 2013 10:17 pm
Forum: General
Topic: v6.2 released
Replies: 247
Views: 111447

Re: v6.2 released

I am getting very short isp dropout (ETH1) on 6.2 when a computer connected over lan is turned on. No error in the log, but ie. connected vpn to work from a laptop drops out ALWAYS when a desktop computer which is connected over LAN (ETH3) is turned on.... I have raised a similar issue with Mikroti...
by ohara
Mon Aug 19, 2013 9:15 am
Forum: General
Topic: 3G is not working anymore
Replies: 3
Views: 1157

Re: 3G is not working anymore

Have you recently upgraded ROS version on your routerboards?
by ohara
Mon Aug 12, 2013 8:27 pm
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: a M2M router with Mikrotik Boards
Replies: 13
Views: 4585

Re: a M2M router with Mikrotik Boards

and you are likely need to bond/aggregate several modems together as well, just to get some redundancy.
Saintofinternet, you may find this thread usefull: http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread. ... 9fbdfc4c20
by ohara
Mon Aug 12, 2013 12:09 am
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: Voltage fluctuation
Replies: 6
Views: 2214

Re: Voltage fluctuation

I also thought it to be temperature/sun related for some reason. anyway, thanks for your insight.
by ohara
Sun Aug 11, 2013 11:08 am
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: a M2M router with Mikrotik Boards
Replies: 13
Views: 4585

Re: a M2M router with Mikrotik Boards

I've been using a RB411UAHR + Dell 5540 modem. The modem supports internet, sms, gps. You can only use one stream at a time, which means you can't sms while browsing internet and so on. I bought a Delock GSM/UMTS swivel antenna, which surprisingly has a higher gain than regular wifi antennas. For a ...
by ohara
Sun Aug 11, 2013 10:50 am
Forum: RouterBOARD hardware
Topic: RB dual band together..
Replies: 6
Views: 2342

Re: RB dual band together..

As an alternative to 433:

- RB411AR + R52Hn
- RB912UAG-2HPnD + RB 11E (hopefully out soon)
by ohara
Sat Aug 10, 2013 7:08 pm
Forum: General
Topic: RB951G-2HnD 6.2 final release bugs
Replies: 4
Views: 3306

Re: RB951G-2HnD 6.2 final release bugs

I am running quickset on a rb411ar routerboard with RouterOS 6.2. As soon as quickset is launched, Winbox exits. Is this a bug? Regards, Don James I have that too... except mine doesn't exit, it just hangs. Either way I'm certainly hoping is a bug and not a feature. Same here, 951G, 411UAHR
by ohara
Thu Aug 08, 2013 8:34 am
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: Voltage fluctuation
Replies: 6
Views: 2214

Re: Voltage fluctuation

Thanks.
by ohara
Thu Aug 08, 2013 12:16 am
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: Voltage fluctuation
Replies: 6
Views: 2214

Voltage fluctuation

Hi, since a few days I noticed a drop in voltage on one of my Grooves at ca. 5pm every day. Does that mean that the device is using more power at that time? Or is it because of the electrical installation?
by ohara
Sat Aug 03, 2013 8:32 pm
Forum: General
Topic: why i cannot private message?
Replies: 12
Views: 3271

Odp: why i cannot private message?

Because it is disabled.
by ohara
Mon Jul 22, 2013 7:26 pm
Forum: Scripting
Topic: Turn Wireless On / Off
Replies: 4
Views: 1965

Re: Turn Wireless On / Off

Simon, not sure what you mean by "long terms connections". In my point of view disabling/enabling the radio is just a workaround and not a fix. If you want to give us more details we could provide you with some ideas, like upgrading software and firmware...
by ohara
Sat Jul 06, 2013 11:57 am
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: PPTP connection not stable
Replies: 1
Views: 1408

Odp: PPTP connection not stable

Could be either wrong setup or problem on ISP side.

EDIT: enable debug logging for pptp to see if you can find out more details from the logs.
by ohara
Thu Jul 04, 2013 7:40 pm
Forum: RouterBOARD hardware
Topic: New product - RB951Ui-2HnD
Replies: 25
Views: 18308

Odp: New product - RB951Ui-2HnD

I suppose G model will follow later
by ohara
Wed Jul 03, 2013 9:36 pm
Forum: RouterBOARD hardware
Topic: New product - RB951Ui-2HnD
Replies: 25
Views: 18308

Re: New product - RB951Ui-2HnD

hell yeah!
by ohara
Sun Jun 23, 2013 3:56 pm
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: 3G modem connected - no Internet
Replies: 4
Views: 1412

Re: 3G modem connected - no Internet

add this masquerade rule to your firewall settings and then check again

ros code

/ip firewall nat add action=masquerade chain=srcnat out-interface=ppp-out1
by ohara
Thu Jun 20, 2013 8:22 pm
Forum: General
Topic: How do I use the 2nd port on my board? (with 1 chipset)
Replies: 4
Views: 1433

Re: How do I use the 2nd port on my board? (with 1 chipset)

maybe you can check if both ports are enabled in bios
by ohara
Thu Jun 20, 2013 7:58 pm
Forum: General
Topic: How do I use the 2nd port on my board? (with 1 chipset)
Replies: 4
Views: 1433

Re: How do I use the 2nd port on my board? (with 1 chipset)

what type of motherboard? model and manufacturer?
by ohara
Mon Jun 10, 2013 8:52 am
Forum: General
Topic: Did our mikrotik O.S detect USB LAN card???
Replies: 20
Views: 6788

Odp: Did our mikrotik O.S detect USB LAN card???

The Apple usb to ethernet adapter works fine with ROS 5.x
by ohara
Thu May 30, 2013 11:18 am
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: Setup recommended for many wireless clients (smartphones)
Replies: 3
Views: 1628

Re: Setup recommended for many wireless clients (smartphones

200 concurrent users at 512k that means 100,2Mbps whereas the RB433AH does not have gigabit ports to handle more than that, unless you are planning to use its all 3 ether ports for load balancing. 3 * R52 radio cards could cause self interference with that many connected clients. I would probably go...
by ohara
Wed May 29, 2013 9:05 pm
Forum: Scripting
Topic: Disable/enable eth ports using ping
Replies: 11
Views: 8798

Odp: Disable/enable eth ports using ping

Try a different port. Maybe the script disabled the port and it is inactive, thus you can't access the device through it.
by ohara
Wed May 29, 2013 1:41 am
Forum: Scripting
Topic: Disable/enable eth ports using ping
Replies: 11
Views: 8798

Re: Disable/enable eth ports using ping

Do you possibly have ether3 in a bridge interface, or does ether3 have a master port on your router? What is your setup?
by ohara
Tue May 28, 2013 10:51 pm
Forum: General
Topic: sending SMS from computer via mikrotik RB?
Replies: 3
Views: 8443

Re: sending SMS from computer via mikrotik RB?

rainmaker, the script which you copied was not intended to be used with mikrotik. These two links will give you more details, please review and if you'll have further questions feel free to ask: http://forum.mikrotik.com/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=66186&hilit=sms+api (PHP) http://blog.getcaffeinate...
by ohara
Tue May 28, 2013 9:30 am
Forum: General
Topic: sending SMS from computer via mikrotik RB?
Replies: 3
Views: 8443

Odp: sending SMS from computer via mikrotik RB?

Yes it is possible in many ways. You can do it with winbox, ssh or php api. You could even develop your own sms sender application with .net and api.
by ohara
Tue May 21, 2013 8:54 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Feature request: Mysql client
Replies: 4
Views: 2911

Re: Feature request: Mysql client

+1 mysql.npk
by ohara
Tue May 21, 2013 8:53 pm
Forum: The Dude
Topic: [Problem] Monitoring tunnels OpenVPN with Dude
Replies: 4
Views: 2538

Re: [Problem] Monitoring tunnels OpenVPN with Dude

In Winbox go to Interfaces and manually add OVPN Client interface. Once done I recommend to disconnect and remove your existing dynamic OVPN Client in order for the new configuration to take effect.

http://imgur.com/mGzeBFa.png
by ohara
Tue May 21, 2013 12:37 am
Forum: The Dude
Topic: [Problem] Monitoring tunnels OpenVPN with Dude
Replies: 4
Views: 2538

Odp: [Problem] Monitoring tunnels OpenVPN with Dude

I had seen a similar behavior with monitoring dynamic vpn interfaces. since I changed them to static in Winbox I've been able to monitor all its metrics with Dude, even after hardware restart or reconnects. I am not sure how this applies to your scenario, but maybe it's something for you to look at.
by ohara
Fri May 17, 2013 10:30 pm
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: can't decrease tx power on RB 911
Replies: 4
Views: 2354

Odp: can't decrease tx power on RB 911

Try all rates fixed instead of card rates
by ohara
Fri May 17, 2013 8:42 am
Forum: Scripting
Topic: Disable/enable eth ports using ping
Replies: 11
Views: 8798

Re: Disable/enable eth ports using ping

You are right. Sending emails can be done with just one line, but you need to configure your smtp server in Winbox under Tools > Email first. :if ([/ping 98.123.123.123 interface=ether3 count=3] = 0) do={ :log info "disabling interface 3 enabling interface 4" [/interface disable ether3] [/...
by ohara
Fri May 17, 2013 12:50 am
Forum: Scripting
Topic: Disable/enable eth ports using ping
Replies: 11
Views: 8798

Re: Disable/enable eth ports using ping

Can you try if this is what you are looking for?

ros code

:if ([/ping 98.123.123.123 interface=ether3 count=3] = 0) do={
:log info "disabling interfaces"
[/interface disable ether3]
[/interface disable ether4]
}
by ohara
Thu May 16, 2013 9:39 pm
Forum: RouterBOARD hardware
Topic: [RB411UAHR] External antenna for 3G
Replies: 7
Views: 2918

Re: [RB411UAHR] External antenna for 3G

minipci-e 3G modems have ufl antenna connectors, and you can use a pigtail to connect any antenna. You will find supported 3G modems on mikrotik wiki, but mikrotik does not produce 3G modems.

http://wiki.mikrotik.com/wiki/Supported ... e#3G_cards
by ohara
Thu May 16, 2013 9:31 pm
Forum: RouterBOARD hardware
Topic: [RB411UAHR] External antenna for 3G
Replies: 7
Views: 2918

Re: [RB411UAHR] External antenna for 3G

There are no 3G connectors on this board. You need to use a miniPCI-e 3G modem with this routerboard that has antenna connectors.
by ohara
Mon May 06, 2013 12:51 am
Forum: RouterBOARD hardware
Topic: Indoor deployment: Groove vs RB 711UA
Replies: 6
Views: 2394

Re: Indoor deployment: Groove vs RB 711UA

Two ordinary 2,4Ghz omni's are fine, one placed in horizontal and the other vertical angle. How many AP's are you planning to install on each floor?

Gruss :)
by ohara
Sun May 05, 2013 7:35 pm
Forum: RouterBOARD hardware
Topic: routerboards which support turning power off to USB
Replies: 2
Views: 1283

Re: routerboards which support turning power off to USB

Hi mdaitc, here is a list of devices which support usb power reset and which don't:

http://wiki.mikrotik.com/wiki/Manual:US ... ture_table
by ohara
Sun May 05, 2013 7:27 pm
Forum: RouterBOARD hardware
Topic: Indoor deployment: Groove vs RB 711UA
Replies: 6
Views: 2394

Re: Indoor deployment: Groove vs RB 711UA

Hi, the 711UA-2HnD has two wireless chains and it supports MIMO. Whereas Groove has one chain. Practically you can achieve more throughput with 711UA-2HnD. Much depends on your requirements. Btw. here's a dedicated enclosure for 711 and similar boards. http://www.rfelements.com/en/products/enclosure...
by ohara
Sat May 04, 2013 11:58 am
Forum: General
Topic: Lock to ap mac address?
Replies: 5
Views: 7173

Odp: Lock to ap mac address?

Check access list.
by ohara
Fri May 03, 2013 12:14 pm
Forum: General
Topic: SMS receiving
Replies: 2
Views: 2072

Re: SMS receiving

Try to send a sms from mikrotik to your mobile number first, to confirm connection status. Enable debug logging for gsm and check logs afterwards. Make sure that ppp connection is disabled when you are sending sms, because the connection channel must be free. Try a different 3G modem and sim card. s...
by ohara
Sun Apr 28, 2013 12:29 am
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: Signal strenght tool !??
Replies: 5
Views: 1726

Odp: Signal strenght tool !??

Radio Mobile, Winbox, Google Earth
by ohara
Sat Apr 27, 2013 11:23 am
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: Is mikrotik is secured ...
Replies: 14
Views: 4194

Re: Is mikrotik is secured ...

In addition to the above, I think that if you can get on to a frequency which is non standard, you will make it more difficult for other devices to detect your radio link. If you want to use MT, then a 6Ghz link can be a strong argument while you're negotiating terms of service with somebody who is ...
by ohara
Tue Apr 23, 2013 9:25 pm
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: SXT Lite5
Replies: 5
Views: 1652

Re: SXT Lite5

type in the address bar http://192.168.88.1/ you should see the login panel to the router.
by ohara
Tue Apr 23, 2013 9:16 pm
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: SXT Lite5
Replies: 5
Views: 1652

Re: SXT Lite5

Here you will find what is the most recent version: http://www.mikrotik.com/download (for the moment of writing it is 5.24)

Login to the router via Winbox or Webfig. Then on the Quickset page click on the 'Check For Updates' button.
by ohara
Fri Apr 19, 2013 9:37 pm
Forum: General
Topic: 5.24 released!
Replies: 160
Views: 60559

Re: 5.24 released!

Can you confirm that you did not experiment around with adaptive noise immunity? I've been running advanced rate selection since last summer without a single lockup.
by ohara
Fri Apr 19, 2013 8:54 pm
Forum: General
Topic: 5.24 released!
Replies: 160
Views: 60559

Odp: 5.24 released!

I also share the opinion that adaptive noise immunity could be causing nv2 lockups, therefore I recommend to turn it off and check if it resolves random wireless lockups.
by ohara
Tue Apr 16, 2013 8:50 pm
Forum: RouterBOARD hardware
Topic: WiFi USB Dongle with Omnitik U-5HnD
Replies: 1
Views: 1207

Re: WiFi USB Dongle with Omnitik U-5HnD

It will recognize it as long it has an Atheros 9271 chipset, but it will not work. Search for 9271 usb on the forum for further details.
by ohara
Tue Apr 16, 2013 8:40 am
Forum: General
Topic: Monitoring Custemers Website Access
Replies: 5
Views: 4143

Re: Monitoring Custemers Website Access

by ohara
Mon Apr 15, 2013 9:34 pm
Forum: RouterBOARD hardware
Topic: Dualband AP with Mikrotik - what hardware?
Replies: 5
Views: 2327

Odp: Dualband AP with Mikrotik - what hardware?

A community event for 500 attendees that has a tight budget? What kind of event is that?

As per the hardware I agree with honzam and ste.
by ohara
Sun Apr 14, 2013 4:38 pm
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: Changing to Mikrotik
Replies: 3
Views: 1296

Odp: Changing to Mikrotik

It is not recommended to disable the default firewall settings especially on your gateway router. But give it a try and check if it resolves your problem. At least then we will know how help you further.
by ohara
Sun Apr 14, 2013 12:06 am
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: No PoE with RB2011UAS-2HnD
Replies: 4
Views: 1958

Odp: No PoE with RB2011UAS-2HnD

None of these devices have PoE output. You need to use a PoE power adapter/injector.
by ohara
Sat Apr 13, 2013 11:52 pm
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: Changing to Mikrotik
Replies: 3
Views: 1296

Re: Changing to Mikrotik

Hi Ben, you can try to go into IP>FIREWALL>NAT and disable all default configuration. A good place to start is the wiki (http://wiki.mikrotik.com/wiki/Manual:IP/Firewall).
by ohara
Sat Apr 13, 2013 11:42 pm
Forum: The Dude
Topic: Dude-3.6.npk on a cheapest MikroTik Hardware e.g. RB250GS
Replies: 7
Views: 4267

Re: Dude-3.6.npk on a cheapest MikroTik Hardware e.g. RB250

It depends on how you set your probe intervals and how much historical data you want to keep. I just noticed that 750GL doesn't have a USB port, so you will quickly run out of disk space. I suggest you to look for Atom motherboards with integrated CPU if you are power consumption conscious. Such PC'...
by ohara
Sat Apr 13, 2013 11:19 pm
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: MikroTik 715 Wireless problem with Time Capsule
Replies: 1
Views: 1944

Re: MikroTik 715 Wireless problem with Time Capsule

I suggest that you set up dhcp client on your timecapsule and put it in bridge mode. Use LAN port just in case.
http://i.imgur.com/X4rjfuY.png
by ohara
Sat Apr 13, 2013 9:49 pm
Forum: The Dude
Topic: Dude-3.6.npk on a cheapest MikroTik Hardware e.g. RB250GS
Replies: 7
Views: 4267

Odp: Dude-3.6.npk on a cheapest MikroTik Hardware e.g. RB25

#2 and #3 you can. Bear in mind that these devices have limited storage space. You will be able to monitor a small network only.
by ohara
Fri Apr 05, 2013 8:56 am
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: Mikrotik Dude Issue in 4.0beta3
Replies: 1
Views: 861

Odp: Mikrotik Dude Issue in 4.0beta3

It only affects pc network card graphs. The Dude graph of your corresponding router ethernet port will show correct values, assuming that snmp is enabled on the router. I know it's not a fix, but a workaround is to monitor trafic on your router instead on your PC.
by ohara
Thu Apr 04, 2013 8:11 pm
Forum: General
Topic: RB951G-2HnD and RB751G-2HnD performance
Replies: 3
Views: 2289

Odp: RB951G-2HnD and RB751G-2HnD performance

951G is a very good access point and also router for 100+Mbps connections. I can definitely recommend it.
by ohara
Wed Apr 03, 2013 7:52 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Winbox for android, when?
Replies: 52
Views: 56624

Re: Winbox for android, when?

I use iTap mobile RDP on android phone with 4.7 inch screen to connect to the host that is running Winbox and Dude. By watching parameters of the access point through remote desktop I am able to align the CPE. I know that I am not the only person who does that.
by ohara
Sun Mar 31, 2013 10:12 pm
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: How do i turn off wireless on RB2011UAS-2HnD-IN
Replies: 26
Views: 29241

Re: How do i turn off wireless on RB2011UAS-2HnD-IN

In winbox choose Wireless-> Interfaces -> Double click on wlan1 interface > Tx Power
http://i.imgur.com/2Phu9.png
by ohara
Sun Mar 31, 2013 9:26 pm
Forum: General
Topic: How can we backup to Google Drive ?
Replies: 7
Views: 7495

Re: How can we backup to Google Drive ?

Just I want you to tell me what is the option to let FTP server to point to my machine 192.168.1.2 Please check the attached picture which shows how to set up shared folders. Feel free to experiment around with Filezilla, for example try to set up any folder on your PC to work with Filezilla. Once ...
by ohara
Sun Mar 31, 2013 9:11 pm
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: How do i turn off wireless on RB2011UAS-2HnD-IN
Replies: 26
Views: 29241

Re: How do i turn off wireless on RB2011UAS-2HnD-IN

What is the exact command?

ros code

interface wireless set 0 tx-power-mode=all-rates-fixed
interface wireless set 0 tx-power=5
by ohara
Sun Mar 31, 2013 8:32 pm
Forum: Scripting
Topic: Script communication between multiple routers?
Replies: 7
Views: 3441

Re: Script communication between multiple routers?

This can be achieved with importing ssh public key on your mikrotik device.
http://wiki.mikrotik.com/wiki/Use_SSH_t ... key_login)
by ohara
Sat Mar 30, 2013 1:49 am
Forum: RouterBOARD hardware
Topic: Is the RB951G-2hnd a stable product?
Replies: 5
Views: 3105

Odp: Is the RB951G-2hnd a stable product?

Wifi in 951G has significantly improved and it is better than 751G. My laptop now does ~44-50Mbps in speedtest without issues. On the previous router it wasn't even possible to get close to 30Mbps, no matter what configuration I used. Each device connects very fast with the AP. My laptop can finally...
by ohara
Thu Mar 28, 2013 10:05 pm
Forum: General
Topic: How can we backup to Google Drive ?
Replies: 7
Views: 7495

Re: How can we backup to Google Drive ?

Here you go. Replace XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX with the address of your ftp server. If you need help how to set it up in RouterOS task scheduler, then let me know. log info "Starting Backup Script" :global thisdate [/system clock get date] :global datetimestring ([:pick $thisdate 4 6] ."-"...
by ohara
Wed Mar 27, 2013 8:57 pm
Forum: General
Topic: How can we backup to Google Drive ?
Replies: 7
Views: 7495

Re: How can we backup to Google Drive ?

Here are some simple steps which should help you to set up backup to Google Drive: 1) Open your Google disk drive 2) Replace the disk letter in the path with the IP of your workstation, for example: C:\Users\Admin\Dysk Google change into: \\192.168.1.100\Users\Admin\Dysk Google 3) Install Filezilla ...
by ohara
Mon Mar 25, 2013 10:01 pm
Forum: General
Topic: server on the routeros
Replies: 3
Views: 1041

Re: server on the routeros

I think it is not worth it due to the cost and pci bus speed
by ohara
Mon Mar 25, 2013 12:24 am
Forum: General
Topic: server on the routeros
Replies: 3
Views: 1041

Re: server on the routeros

by ohara
Sun Mar 24, 2013 12:08 pm
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: 802.11n NV2 not more than 65Mbps/65Mbps
Replies: 8
Views: 4328

Re: 802.11n NV2 not more than 65Mbps/65Mbps

This post from Uldis confirms Nv2 wireless protocol supports short guard interval.
http://forum.mikrotik.com/viewtopic.php ... 18#p320792

On both AP and client use channel width: 20/40MHz, HT Guard Interval: any, protocol: nv2
and you should get tx/tx rate of 150Mbps/150Mbps
by ohara
Tue Mar 19, 2013 11:36 pm
Forum: RouterBOARD hardware
Topic: 8-ports switch
Replies: 8
Views: 2549

Odp: 8-ports switch

Do you use it for voip phones or for wireless routers?
by ohara
Tue Mar 19, 2013 8:07 pm
Forum: General
Topic: 5.24 released!
Replies: 160
Views: 60559

Re: 5.24 released!

Does this mean it is better to stay with ver 5.19?

Or is this only applicable on wireless links
You're right, it's only in relation to wireless links that use nv2 protocol.
by ohara
Mon Mar 18, 2013 7:23 am
Forum: RouterBOARD hardware
Topic: New Hardware! - EU MUM 2013
Replies: 54
Views: 24332

Re: New Hardware! - EU MUM 2013

On the new rb912G whats the memory on it?
64MB
Does it have voltage monitor?
by ohara
Sat Mar 16, 2013 9:56 pm
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: RB 951G-2HnD wlan1 switch off problem
Replies: 3
Views: 2557

Odp: RB 951G-2HnD wlan1 switch off problem

np. same to you
by ohara
Sat Mar 16, 2013 9:46 pm
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: RB 951G-2HnD wlan1 switch off problem
Replies: 3
Views: 2557

Odp: RB 951G-2HnD wlan1 switch off problem

Go to IP>Addresses, then change the interface from 'wlan1' into 'bridge-local'.
by ohara
Sat Mar 16, 2013 11:01 am
Forum: General
Topic: DNS resolution - intermittent issue - possible solution
Replies: 12
Views: 14683

Re: DNS resolution - intermittent issue - possible solution

I had experienced DNS timeouts on RB751G-2HnD and RB951-2n with 5.24 and FW 3.04/3.05 for the past 2 weeks. After downgrade to 5.21 and FW 3.0 the problem seems to be gone. I haven't contacted support, but I will keep browsing the forum for updates. This morning I replaced one of the devices with a ...
by ohara
Tue Mar 12, 2013 8:31 pm
Forum: General
Topic: European MUM 2013: Croatia!
Replies: 51
Views: 23013

Odp: European MUM 2013: Croatia!

I have heard that the internet is not so good in the MUM hotel. This is beyond our control, it is already the best hotel in the city.
Are there no local wisps in the area?
;)
by ohara
Wed Mar 06, 2013 8:24 pm
Forum: RouterBOARD hardware
Topic: RMA
Replies: 17
Views: 4453

Odp: RMA

Just wondering why Russia?
by ohara
Tue Mar 05, 2013 8:37 am
Forum: Scripting
Topic: How to implement a delay in a foreach loop
Replies: 4
Views: 2854

Odp: How to implement a delay in a foreach loop

Put it anywhere inside your for each statement, for example directly under the :log info command.
by ohara
Mon Mar 04, 2013 10:14 pm
Forum: Scripting
Topic: How to implement a delay in a foreach loop
Replies: 4
Views: 2854

Re: How to implement a delay in a foreach loop

try this command, it does nothing for 10 seconds:

ros code

:delay 10s
by ohara
Fri Mar 01, 2013 9:18 pm
Forum: RouterBOARD hardware
Topic: Rb951-2n trouble
Replies: 15
Views: 6685

Re: Rb951-2n trouble

Did I get that right - you order directly from Mikrotik? Nevermind, I experienced similar issues with a couple of 951-2n - on all of them CPU frequency would drop to 150Mhz and 175Mhz after hardware restart. The devices were replaced with 951-2n that have 128 RAM. No issues ever since. Wifi works su...
by ohara
Fri Mar 01, 2013 8:28 pm
Forum: RouterBOARD hardware
Topic: Rb951-2n trouble
Replies: 15
Views: 6685

Re: Rb951-2n trouble

You may have a device from one of the first batches. Contact your distributor and see what they can offer. This is a rare issue.
by ohara
Tue Feb 26, 2013 10:27 pm
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: Site to Site VPN + some other requests
Replies: 12
Views: 4134

Re: Site to Site VPN + some other requests

Hi, re question 1, the default ROS configuration has most firewall settings you need. Additional commands can be found here: http://aacable.wordpress.com/2011/08/15/mikrotik-howto-prevent-mt-host-from-invalid-login-attempts-from-lanwan-users/ questions 2 to 5 are more or less covered here: http://yo...
by ohara
Tue Feb 26, 2013 9:25 pm
Forum: RouterBOARD hardware
Topic: Odd value showing in Resources view on RB951-2n
Replies: 8
Views: 2776

Re: Odd value showing in Resources view on RB951-2n

Hopefully this will also resolve the lockup issues I have been getting :( - It's quite a pain to have to go out and simply power off and on again to get them working and I can't understand why the ping watchdog isn't resetting them automatically. Thankfully I use The Dude to monitor the network so ...
by ohara
Mon Feb 25, 2013 8:37 pm
Forum: General
Topic: 5.24 released!
Replies: 160
Views: 60559

Re: 5.24 released!

In 5.24 upgrade firmware button does not work in Winbox on RB951-2n and RB951G-2HnD. /system routerboard upgrade works.

Now please continue the discussion about nv2 lockups. I am courious when this will be resolved, without going back in time and downgrading to anything pre 5.15.
by ohara
Mon Feb 25, 2013 8:32 pm
Forum: RouterBOARD hardware
Topic: Odd value showing in Resources view on RB951-2n
Replies: 8
Views: 2776

Re: Odd value showing in Resources view on RB951-2n

I have just one such device that is affected by this issue. I didn't bother to netinstall it or RMA it, since it has been working fine since the upgrade to 5.21. Only recently did I upgrade it to 5.24 and it still works like a charm. If I had more than one such device, I would do something about it,...
by ohara
Fri Feb 22, 2013 10:09 pm
Forum: RouterBOARD hardware
Topic: Intel 82545EB chipset supported?
Replies: 0
Views: 694

Intel 82545EB chipset supported?

Does anyone know if this chipset is supported by ROS? It's intel NIC so shall I assume it will work? Thanks.
by ohara
Fri Feb 22, 2013 10:05 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Newsletter #44
Replies: 7
Views: 6158

Re: Newsletter #44

Can partitioning function be used on x86 platform? I don't see it in the menu options (6.0rc11)
by ohara
Fri Feb 22, 2013 9:22 pm
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: MiniPci 802.11 N 2x2 Mimo
Replies: 16
Views: 5261

Re: MiniPci 802.11 N 2x2 Mimo

+ 1
by ohara
Thu Feb 21, 2013 10:57 pm
Forum: General
Topic: 5.24 released!
Replies: 160
Views: 60559

Re: 5.24 released!

Upgraded a few devices without issues so far. Some critical and others non-critical. I always make sure that nand-if-fail-then-ethernet is enabled on each device, and that all npk files are copied correctly before upgrading. Surprisingly on 951-2n current firmware is 3.05
by ohara
Thu Feb 21, 2013 10:40 am
Forum: General
Topic: 5.24 released!
Replies: 160
Views: 60559

Odp: 5.24 released!

with 5.24 and nv2 we have a lockup when data gets to 40mbs tx and 40mbs rx simultaneously
must then disable and enable the link
Can you replicate it with a simple bandwidth test?
by ohara
Tue Feb 19, 2013 12:31 am
Forum: General
Topic: RB411 indoor case/enclosure/box needed
Replies: 3
Views: 1510

Re: RB411 indoor case/enclosure/box needed

found this recently while searching for a simple enclosure with rp-sma. I like it even though its size, just I am wondering what sick fellow made up the price for it. http://shop.meconet.de/Enclosures/Indoor/meconet/mBOX-Desktop/for-MikroTik-RouterBOARDs/Base-chassis-mBOX-Desktop-for-MikroTik-RB-411...
by ohara
Sun Feb 17, 2013 12:23 pm
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: Groove incapable of connecting to any wireless network
Replies: 25
Views: 9653

Re: Groove incapable of connecting to any wireless network

Have you checked if there is no access list on the AP which could prevent new devices from connecting to it? Did you try to restart the AP?

I would set up the Groove as AP and test if a laptop or the Ubnt Wifistation can connect to it at all.
by ohara
Sun Feb 17, 2013 12:12 pm
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: [solved]how to share pptp-client connection for wifi users?
Replies: 3
Views: 1483

Re: how to share pptp-client connection for wifi users?

Hi, it's a matter of setting up routes on your pptp server and pptp client. This page explains how to set up client and server if both are Mikrotik devices:
http://wiki.mikrotik.com/wiki/Manual:In ... -Site_PPTP
by ohara
Sat Feb 16, 2013 5:38 pm
Forum: Scripting
Topic: Script communication between multiple routers?
Replies: 7
Views: 3441

Re: Script communication between multiple routers?

This command executes the script 'yourscript' on router 192.168.1.2. The script is saved on the same router that it is executed on.

ros code

system ssh 192.168.1.2 user=admin "/system script run yourscript"
by ohara
Fri Feb 15, 2013 10:01 am
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: Groove incapable of connecting to any wireless network
Replies: 25
Views: 9653

Odp: Groove incapable of connecting to any wireless network

I'll go offline and review later. Thanks.
by ohara
Fri Feb 15, 2013 9:50 am
Forum: General
Topic: URGENT - Discussion
Replies: 7
Views: 1495

Odp: URGENT - Discussion

How big is that gym?
by ohara
Fri Feb 15, 2013 9:06 am
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: Groove incapable of connecting to any wireless network
Replies: 25
Views: 9653

Re: Groove incapable of connecting to any wireless network

Another anoying part is that I can not get the date/time to stick after reboot. That is normal. The groove does not have an on board battery. Once you establish a connection you can use ntp to synchronise time. Im new to RouterOs, can you please tell me exactly what command do you want me to run to...
by ohara
Fri Feb 15, 2013 12:18 am
Forum: General
Topic: Quick RB750GL question!
Replies: 2
Views: 867

Re: Quick RB750GL question!

Yes, it does.
by ohara
Fri Feb 15, 2013 12:03 am
Forum: The Dude
Topic: How to get notified system successfully responds to a Ping
Replies: 3
Views: 1880

Re: How to get notified system successfully responds to a Pi

Login to https://www.pingdom.com/free/ and see if this is going to be a useful alternative for you.
by ohara
Thu Feb 14, 2013 11:42 pm
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: Groove incapable of connecting to any wireless network
Replies: 25
Views: 9653

Re: Groove incapable of connecting to any wireless network

Please open 'New Terminal' in winbox and copy & paste both commands one after another into the terminal window and hit enter. Please copy the output of both commands and paste them here. Also, what type of antenna do you use, specifically what gain and connector type? Thanks. interface wireless ...
by ohara
Wed Feb 13, 2013 11:04 pm
Forum: General
Topic: What is the deal with getting HTTP traffic identified?
Replies: 4
Views: 1425

Re: What is the deal with getting HTTP traffic identified?

Can you briefly explain what is the difference between passthrough=no and passthrough=yes? Thanks.
by ohara
Wed Feb 13, 2013 8:20 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Hardware reset to User configuration? - Metal 5
Replies: 5
Views: 2912

Re: Hardware reset to User configuration? - Metal 5

I suppose it can be done with flashfig http://wiki.mikrotik.com/wiki/Flashfig
by ohara
Wed Feb 13, 2013 8:39 am
Forum: Scripting
Topic: slow-browsing
Replies: 6
Views: 4024

Re: slow-browsing

slow browsing can be caused by high latency. Therefore it might be worth to check ping times from a customer's device to the gateway and separately from a customer's wiresless router to the gateway. If you post a diagram of your network it would be easier to give you some advice.
by ohara
Tue Feb 12, 2013 8:51 pm
Forum: Scripting
Topic: slow-browsing
Replies: 6
Views: 4024

Re: slow-browsing

There can be many different reasons, just as boen_robot said. If your customers use Windows, try disabling 'Automatically detect settings' option in Control Panel>Internet Options>Connections>Lan settings.
by ohara
Sun Feb 10, 2013 7:12 pm
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: Wireless stops transmitting
Replies: 61
Views: 16323

Re: Wireless stops transmitting

The monitor-traffic command has been updated as per your advice and tabular indentation has been removed. It seems like ROS does not like when tabs appear before comments. I have updated the script in the initial posts. Thanks for the valuable feedback. :#log warning ($i . " - txrx: " . $t...
by ohara
Thu Jan 31, 2013 8:01 pm
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: HOW TO SETUP VPN CLIENT ON MIKROTIK
Replies: 4
Views: 2965

Re: HOW TO SETUP VPN CLIENT ON MIKROTIK

In this case, is there already any VPN server that you want to connect to? If yes, has it been already configured? What type of VPN server is it (pptp, openvpn, etc.) and what hardware is it running on? Thanks.
by ohara
Wed Jan 30, 2013 10:49 pm
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: HOW TO SETUP VPN CLIENT ON MIKROTIK
Replies: 4
Views: 2965

Re: HOW TO SETUP VPN CLIENT ON MIKROTIK

A few questions may help to understand your goals a little better. 1) Do you want your Mikrotik router with the 3G usb dongle to act as a VPN client, and use it to connect to a VPN server? 2) Do you want that all computers which are connected to the 3G Mikrotik router have access to the services whi...
by ohara
Mon Jan 28, 2013 11:54 pm
Forum: RouterBOARD hardware
Topic: RB751U-2HnD - poor wireless performance & problems
Replies: 113
Views: 129030

Re: RB751U-2HnD - poor wireless performance & problems

RB951G-2n has really bad performance too... About 10/2 mbits. So i guess it's not much better.
Just to be clear, such device does not exist. Myso was asking aboud RB951G-2HnD. You are probably using RB951-2n.
by ohara
Sun Jan 27, 2013 4:55 pm
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: Use as 3g hotspot?
Replies: 4
Views: 1882

Re: Use as 3g hotspot?

In ppp-out1 settings disable 'Dial On Demand', enable 'Add Defaul Route', enable 'Use Peer DNS'.

If it doesn't help, then please post output from this command:
interface ppp-client print
by ohara
Sat Jan 26, 2013 11:21 pm
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: Use as 3g hotspot?
Replies: 4
Views: 1882

Re: Use as 3g hotspot?

Go through these steps: 1) plug it in and check if ppp-out1 interface appears 2) set the correct data channel and info channel in ppp-out1 properties 3) set correct APN name in properties 4) add nat rule /ip firewall nat add action=masquerade chain=srcnat disabled=no out-interface=ppp-out1 further r...
by ohara
Sat Jan 26, 2013 7:57 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Monthly bandwidth report
Replies: 1
Views: 1486

Re: Monthly bandwidth report

I suggest to use netflow. Netflow must be enabled on your routerboard and a netflow server must be installed in your network which will collect traffic information per IP.
by ohara
Sat Jan 26, 2013 7:22 pm
Forum: General
Topic: a question of the log?
Replies: 1
Views: 768

Re: a question of the log?

It is the equivalent of your date and time, so called unix timestamp. You can find more information on this website: http://www.epochconverter.com/
by ohara
Sat Jan 26, 2013 6:57 pm
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: Wireless stops transmitting
Replies: 61
Views: 16323

Re: Wireless stops transmitting

When I was facing the problem, it was enough to re-enable the wireless interface on any CPE unit. Thereafter the traffic on all other CPE's would be restored. Theoretically it would be enough to launch the script from task scheduler on a CPE, but I don't know if the current issues are similar to min...
by ohara
Fri Jan 25, 2013 9:01 pm
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: Wireless stops transmitting
Replies: 61
Views: 16323

Re: Wireless stops transmitting

@wpeople: Personally I am not facing such issues on our end, but I experienced them some time ago. Here is a simple script that should reset the interface when there is no traffic for 10 seconds. It's a workaround and it does not resolve the problem though. Feel free to test it. @beeski: do you have...
by ohara
Fri Jan 25, 2013 9:29 am
Forum: General
Topic: Newsletter #44
Replies: 7
Views: 6158

Odp: Newsletter #44

Thanks, that helps a lot.
by ohara
Thu Jan 24, 2013 11:16 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Newsletter #44
Replies: 7
Views: 6158

Re: Newsletter #44

Will netinstall discover two partitions in the routerboard or how to install ROS on the second partition?
by ohara
Thu Jan 24, 2013 11:04 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Newsletter #44
Replies: 7
Views: 6158

Re: Newsletter #44

- Partitioning
Do you need to have two ROS licenses in order to use two ROS instances on one routerboard with two partitions? In other words, does each partition require a separate ROS license? Thanks.
by ohara
Thu Jan 24, 2013 10:11 pm
Forum: RouterBOARD hardware
Topic: RB 433
Replies: 7
Views: 2101

Re: RB 433

Do you have any other routerboard that you can use to rule out a potential cable fault? You could do some tests with a poe injector on each ethernet port in order to troubleshoot your equipment. Try to make your own network cable and of different length, e.g. 7m or 12m. If none of it helps you can c...
by ohara
Thu Jan 24, 2013 1:19 am
Forum: RouterBOARD hardware
Topic: RB 433
Replies: 7
Views: 2101

Odp: RB 433

Does that happen with any 10m cable or did you try it with only one particular 10m cable? Thanks.
by ohara
Wed Jan 23, 2013 11:48 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Winbox for android, when?
Replies: 52
Views: 56624

Re: Winbox for android, when?

Normis are you really that silly ? or are you having fun with us all ?
Have you never worked with support staff? If you are not careful enough they will turn you around and tell you that you don't understand your own requirements. No offence.
by ohara
Wed Jan 23, 2013 1:22 pm
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: Wireless stops transmitting
Replies: 61
Views: 16323

Odp: Wireless stops transmitting

The kernel problem might be power or hardware issue. If you don't want to take down the RB then you might erase the config and set up again or try to disable other devices on you poe switch and see if it makes a difference. As per wireless disconnects, did you get a response fron support? I have see...
by ohara
Fri Jan 18, 2013 9:35 pm
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: Wireless stops transmitting
Replies: 61
Views: 16323

Re: Wireless stops transmitting

The problem with your 411 might be related to power supply issues. The remaining problems could be down to a shaky installation. If you are certain that it's not hardware related, then it's might be worth upgrading the software on each device to the same version. You might also run a quick check to ...
by ohara
Fri Jan 18, 2013 9:17 pm
Forum: RouterBOARD hardware
Topic: low signal with routerboard 411ah
Replies: 4
Views: 1485

Re: low signal with routerboard 411ah

That are still too few details to provide you with some specific suggestions.
by ohara
Fri Jan 18, 2013 9:07 pm
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: Bug in PPTP manual page?
Replies: 4
Views: 1539

Re: Bug in PPTP manual page?

I don't want to be a pain, but it's still incorrect. I used the example in a recent workshop, that's why I'm pointing it out. Thanks.
by ohara
Fri Jan 18, 2013 12:22 am
Forum: RouterBOARD hardware
Topic: low signal with routerboard 411ah
Replies: 4
Views: 1485

Odp: low signal with routerboard 411ah

Please provide additional information about antenna gain, what kind of devices are connecting to the AP as clients, is this indoor or outdoor environment, what wireless config do you use? Otherwise it will be difficult to comment.
by ohara
Thu Jan 17, 2013 9:31 pm
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: Bug in PPTP manual page?
Replies: 4
Views: 1539

Re: Bug in PPTP manual page?

Why it's not been fixed yet?
by ohara
Tue Jan 15, 2013 10:47 pm
Forum: RouterBOARD hardware
Topic: New - RB951G-2HnD
Replies: 68
Views: 109023

Re: New - RB951G-2HnD

1 port POE output - for powering CPE
I know, but how did you do it? RB751 does not have it out of factory.

EDIT: I got you know, it's a wish.
by ohara
Tue Jan 15, 2013 10:36 pm
Forum: RouterBOARD hardware
Topic: Dual band indoor AP
Replies: 7
Views: 4277

Re: Dual band indoor AP

Yes I can use those models and add wireless cards but I need a package which can be installed indoors and 'look nice'. The black metal Mikrotik enclosures with antennas poking out of one end really don't do the job and they are only good for three antennas anyway. Your office space seems huge and I...
by ohara
Tue Jan 15, 2013 9:29 pm
Forum: RouterBOARD hardware
Topic: New - RB951G-2HnD
Replies: 68
Views: 109023

Re: New - RB951G-2HnD

Hello ohara 1 port POE out and RSMA conektors on the back = ideal wifi router Hoznam, I am afraid I would not understand how you did poe out on that RB, even if you explained it in much detail. Besides that, do we know if 951G will support cable problems detection via /interface ethernet cable-test...
by ohara
Mon Jan 14, 2013 9:32 pm
Forum: RouterBOARD hardware
Topic: New - RB951G-2HnD
Replies: 68
Views: 109023

Re: New - RB951G-2HnD

Big up Mikrotik, however I am still missing a wifi router with PoE output.
by ohara
Sun Jan 13, 2013 10:02 pm
Forum: RouterBOARD hardware
Topic: 3g mini pci-e without antenna possible?
Replies: 7
Views: 2766

Re: 3g mini pci-e without antenna possible?

Dobby,

With the new Delock gsm/umts sma omni there is an improvement of 4dBm to 8dBm in signal strength depending on the carrier. This confirms that even small omni's can make a difference. Thanks.
by ohara
Fri Jan 11, 2013 10:03 pm
Forum: General
Topic: MikroTik why not turn to new Cisco/Juniper?
Replies: 33
Views: 14472

Re: MikroTik why not turn to new Cisco/Juniper?

That concludes it.
by ohara
Fri Jan 11, 2013 9:57 pm
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: METAL 5SHPN x2 with Mimo Dish vs Rocket M5 for 75 KM Link
Replies: 10
Views: 7242

Re: METAL 5SHPN x2 with Mimo Dish vs Rocket M5 for 75 KM Lin

I support laertbarka's idea. Metal has better RF shielding than cheap plastic Groove. If the dual pol dish has N connectors, then coax cables or pigtails can be avoided. When one Metal fails, then the other will keep the connection alive. I don't know how this would work in such distance, but it's w...
by ohara
Thu Jan 10, 2013 8:58 pm
Forum: General
Topic: MikroTik why not turn to new Cisco/Juniper?
Replies: 33
Views: 14472

Re: MikroTik why not turn to new Cisco/Juniper?

If you have a product but no customers, then you will fail, whereas Mikrotik seems to have customers who want way more than company can offer. You might get a better understanding of their approach after watching the interview with Arnis Riekstins. It is an "I do it my way" approach and it...
by ohara
Fri Jan 04, 2013 8:05 pm
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: How to mount 3G indoor antenna on RB411 case?
Replies: 4
Views: 2396

Re: How to mount 3G indoor antenna on RB411 case?

You have to buy a u.fl to sma-rp pigtail or mmcx to N pigtail to attach another antenna. To use a a sma connector you have to drill a hole. Without drilling holes you can use such awkward workaround like visible on the attached picture:
by ohara
Fri Jan 04, 2013 7:42 pm
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: Best 5ghz N card, 2x2, best power/price ratio
Replies: 5
Views: 2407

Re: Best 5ghz N card, 2x2, best power/price ratio

I used local net prices, multiplied by $FX rate, TX Power from tech specs. If I got this right RB R52nM has the best price/power ratio. Approx price: 1. RB R52nM (35$) 2. RB R52HM (45$) 5. DBII F50N (51$) 3. UBNT SR71-15 (81$) 4. UBNT SR71-A (107$) MCS7 20Mhz 802.11n 5GHz Tx Power: 1. DBII F50N (20d...
by ohara
Fri Jan 04, 2013 6:48 pm
Forum: The Dude
Topic: The Dude is NOT Dead - New Dude Version...
Replies: 101
Views: 48828

Odp: The Dude is NOT Dead - New Dude Version...

This would be suicidal for a company with such growth potential. Providing SDK libraries for self development purposes would be more appropriate.
by ohara
Thu Jan 03, 2013 9:00 pm
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: Serious interference betwen satellite antenna and omnitik
Replies: 18
Views: 5855

Re: Serious interference betwen satellite antenna and omniti

When I asked our satelite dish installer if the dish will interfere with our 5Ghz CPE he mentioned that it may probably work the other way around and the CPE will interfere with the dish. Bear in mind that sat tv is 10Ghz and wifi is 5Ghz which is a huge difference. In our case it has absolutely no ...
by ohara
Thu Jan 03, 2013 6:58 pm
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: How to mount 3G indoor antenna on RB411 case?
Replies: 4
Views: 2396

Odp: How to mount 3G indoor antenna on RB411 case?

You have to drill a hole in the case for the sma pigtail on your own. These black indoor cases do not support most popular (rp)sma connectors, which is a pitty.
by ohara
Wed Jan 02, 2013 11:26 pm
Forum: RouterBOARD hardware
Topic: v5.22 upgrade problem
Replies: 3
Views: 1645

Odp: v5.22 upgrade problem

I haven't seen anything similar before, but I would suggest to turn it off, put the cards in different slots (2.4 in the one that was not in use, 5 in the previous 2.4 slot), turn it on, reset config, set up again.
by ohara
Mon Dec 31, 2012 10:27 pm
Forum: The Dude
Topic: The Dude is NOT Dead - New Dude Version...
Replies: 101
Views: 48828

Re: The Dude is NOT Dead - New Dude Version...

I am reading this and wondering if this is caused by mismanagement or simply lack of C# developers in Latvia. Maybe somebody will be read to launch a branch office outside of Latvia and hire 2 devs to get the project rolling.
by ohara
Sun Dec 30, 2012 11:40 pm
Forum: The Dude
Topic: Get current firmware version using SNMP?
Replies: 8
Views: 20202

Re: Get current firmware version using SNMP?

Try: oid("1.3.6.1.4.1.14988.1.1.4.4.0")
by ohara
Sat Dec 29, 2012 6:19 pm
Forum: General
Topic: two minipci express slot board
Replies: 5
Views: 1945

Re: two minipci express slot board

by ohara
Sat Dec 29, 2012 5:58 pm
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: antenna tower
Replies: 12
Views: 3184

Re: antenna tower

Dual chain = improved throughput performance, more interference prone than single chain, two connectors on board (MMCX/UFL), two antenna connectors (N/SMA), referred to as multiple input multiple output (MIMO) Single chain = less throughput, less interference prone than dual chain, one connector on...
by ohara
Sat Dec 29, 2012 2:43 pm
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: isues with my rb112 not working normally
Replies: 1
Views: 1055

Re: isues with my rb112 not working normally

I wish I could help, are you sure that the capacitors on the board are not cracked - the board itself is not the newest.
by ohara
Sat Dec 22, 2012 1:18 pm
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: Metal 2 shpn Problem in WIFI
Replies: 151
Views: 99346

Re: Metal 2 shpn Problem in WIFI

user is only 1 meter from the devices and alot of data loss and mind that my bullet 2 hp form ubnt is working great on the same data and mode. Metal 2 has a very powerful radio transmitter (1.6 WATT). If you are testing it indoors then I would try lowering the power settings and set the distance to...
by ohara
Fri Dec 21, 2012 9:32 am
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: 62km Link - advice required
Replies: 14
Views: 3032

Re: 62km Link - advice required

How much did you invest to erect the mast?
by ohara
Thu Dec 20, 2012 9:16 am
Forum: RouterBOARD hardware
Topic: Bad capacitors on rb1000
Replies: 8
Views: 3466

Re: Bad capacitors on rb1000

Conductive polymer aluminum solid capacitors are also shown on this page :-)
For somebody who is not familiar with capacitors like me, could you advise what type of polymer caps I should be looking for to replace bulged suscon 6.3V 560uf? Do I search for 6.3V 680uf polymer caps?
by ohara
Thu Dec 20, 2012 9:12 am
Forum: RouterBOARD hardware
Topic: 3g mini pci-e without antenna possible?
Replies: 7
Views: 2766

Re: 3g mini pci-e without antenna possible?

I woul like to use the RB indoors. Can I just use a simple 3dbi wifi antenna and connect it to the 3g mini pci-e? I haven't anywhere seen freq. specs of those small antennas and I don't know if I should search for a 3dbi omni 900mhz antenna. I am asking such questions, because I tested the hardware ...
by ohara
Wed Dec 19, 2012 9:04 am
Forum: RouterBOARD hardware
Topic: 3g mini pci-e without antenna possible?
Replies: 7
Views: 2766

Re: 3g mini pci-e without antenna possible?

Nobody is trying out the tv screen without antenna, cause all peoples know their will be now fine picture at the screen, but with routers all peoples or going and starting to experiment with those things. Why? Because 3g usb dongles and mobile phones do not need external antennas to operate, but I ...
by ohara
Tue Dec 18, 2012 9:50 pm
Forum: RouterBOARD hardware
Topic: 3g mini pci-e without antenna possible?
Replies: 7
Views: 2766

3g mini pci-e without antenna possible?

Does the same apply to mini pcie-e 3g modems as to mini pci wireless radio cards - that an antenna has to be connected when the device is powered on, otherwise it may damage the radio? Or can I use the pci-e 3g modem in RB411U without antenna connected to ufl? Thanks.
by ohara
Mon Dec 10, 2012 10:06 pm
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: Book recommendation
Replies: 0
Views: 878

Book recommendation

Building Cisco Wireless Lan, Syngress, 2002
by ohara
Fri Dec 07, 2012 10:19 am
Forum: The Dude
Topic: Detecting Ubquiti CPE
Replies: 2
Views: 1620

Odp: Detecting Ubquiti CPE

What type of icons do you mean? You can do screenshots of the hardware or logo yourself and save it as png with transparent background if you know photoshop or gimp...
by ohara
Thu Dec 06, 2012 11:34 pm
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: Home network
Replies: 1
Views: 1103

Re: Home network

Hi, if your TV set has an ethernet port then answer is yes. I am not familiar with internet TV operators in your country, but I can imagine such setup to work in combitation with MediaPortal/Plex Media Center and DLNA. If you have a streaming TV provider then your setup is indeed possible, even by t...
by ohara
Thu Dec 06, 2012 10:40 pm
Forum: General
Topic: RB751G-2HnD without external antenna
Replies: 4
Views: 1652

Re: RB751G-2HnD without external antenna

That's not a problem, but don't change the tx-power to higher that the default card rates. Uldis once said on a MUM session that tx-power is only used to decrease the value and not to increase it. What you certainly should be careful with is tx-chains setup and antenna mode in the 'HT' tab. That par...
by ohara
Thu Dec 06, 2012 9:19 pm
Forum: General
Topic: RB751G-2HnD without external antenna
Replies: 4
Views: 1652

Odp: RB751G-2HnD without external antenna

It's not as long as you use default wireless config. It has built in antennas.
by ohara
Wed Dec 05, 2012 9:08 pm
Forum: General
Topic: CCR video remixed
Replies: 2
Views: 1131

Re: CCR video remixed

viral rocks
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