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by erlinden
Tue May 20, 2025 12:26 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Wireless network connection
Replies: 4
Views: 64

Re: Wireless network connection

Have you tried disabling Band steering on the UniFi controller?
Yeah...or ask this specific question on the Unify forum?
by erlinden
Tue May 20, 2025 11:45 am
Forum: General
Topic: Wireless network connection
Replies: 4
Views: 64

Re: Wireless network connection

What exact hardware is used? So far it looks like a Unify wireless network, therefor it confuses me what the relation with RouterOS is.
In regards to upgrading...check the changelogs to decide wether or not you should upgrade. What is the main reason for you to not upgrade?
by erlinden
Tue May 20, 2025 10:33 am
Forum: General
Topic: CAPsMAN with multiple configurations and VLANs
Replies: 5
Views: 263

Re: CAPsMAN with multiple configurations and VLANs

I think this topic will bring you in the right direction:
viewtopic.php?p=1142438&hilit=vlan+capsman#p1142438
by erlinden
Mon May 19, 2025 4:08 pm
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: Three MikroTik hAP ax lite as AP
Replies: 8
Views: 618

Re: Three MikroTik hAP ax lite as AP

The choice is easy...either choose three devices to configure or one device. CAPsMAN is really easy (especially if you understand the DRY concept) and has some great advantages. More info can be found here: https://help.mikrotik.com/docs/display/ROS/WiFi#WiFi-CAPsMAN-CAPsimpleconfigurationexample: A...
by erlinden
Mon May 19, 2025 3:21 pm
Forum: Scripting
Topic: Logging rule for fetch doesnt work ? [SOLVED]
Replies: 4
Views: 370

Re: Logging rule for fetch doesnt work ? [SOLVED]

Good to hear.

Can you mark this topic as solved?
by erlinden
Mon May 19, 2025 1:07 pm
Forum: Scripting
Topic: Logging rule for fetch doesnt work ? [SOLVED]
Replies: 4
Views: 370

Re: Logging rule for fetch doesnt work ? [SOLVED]

Adjust the existing rule that logs all info topics (by adding !fetch to this rule).
by erlinden
Mon May 19, 2025 12:34 pm
Forum: General
Topic: cAPax darkmode not completely dark ?
Replies: 2
Views: 168

Re: cAPax darkmode not completely dark ?

According to the documentation you can't turn off ether LEDs:
https://help.mikrotik.com/docs/spaces/R ... oordevices
by erlinden
Mon May 19, 2025 11:46 am
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: Rb1100ahx2 and Wave2 caps [SOLVED]
Replies: 4
Views: 426

Re: Rb1100ahx2 and Wave2 caps [SOLVED]

As @holvoetn already mentiond: Upgrade your RB to >= 7.13 https://help.mikrotik.com/docs/spaces/ROS/pages/328142/Upgrading+and+installation#Upgradingandinstallation-Upgrading Then, configure as described in the documentation: https://help.mikrotik.com/docs/spaces/ROS/pages/224559120/WiFi#WiFi-CAPsMA...
by erlinden
Fri May 16, 2025 1:21 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Capsman over PAL network: encapsulation and encryption?
Replies: 5
Views: 447

Re: Capsman over PAL network: encapsulation and encryption?

1. Yes
2. Yes
3. Certificates is the solution
by erlinden
Thu May 15, 2025 9:26 pm
Forum: General
Topic: No access to certain sites
Replies: 5
Views: 477

Re: No access to certain sites

I mean having an understanding of your network.
I regards to the IP addresses...it looks like you are behand NAT (on the outside), is that possible?
by erlinden
Thu May 15, 2025 5:23 pm
Forum: General
Topic: No access to certain sites
Replies: 5
Views: 477

Re: No access to certain sites

Context is key...can you explain how you want things to work?
by erlinden
Thu May 15, 2025 4:05 pm
Forum: General
Topic: The Hikvision camera is not working with the CRS328-24P-4S+ switch
Replies: 3
Views: 372

Re: The Hikvision camera is not working with the CRS328-24P-4S+ switch

Sure you are using the correct IP address? Does the camera have a fixed IP (as well)?
How is your CRS configured?
by erlinden
Thu May 15, 2025 4:02 pm
Forum: General
Topic: No access to certain sites
Replies: 5
Views: 477

Re: No access to certain sites

You have both ether1 and vlan80-net added to your WAN interface list. add comment=defconf disabled=yes interface=ether1 list=WAN add interface=vlan80-net list=WAN I assume that Internet is deliverd on ether1 vlan id 80, correct? In that case: Remove ether1 from the bridge: /interface bridge port add...
by erlinden
Thu May 15, 2025 3:28 pm
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: Why do clients in the guest wifi not get an ip address?
Replies: 12
Views: 959

Re: Why do clients in the guest wifi not get an ip address?

Thanks for letting the forum know...you are welcome.
by erlinden
Thu May 15, 2025 9:18 am
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: Why do clients in the guest wifi not get an ip address?
Replies: 12
Views: 959

Re: Why do clients in the guest wifi not get an ip address?

With this extensive guide you will be good to go using VLAN's:
viewtopic.php?t=143620

Once you get the concepts you will never go back.

The other option I see is setting client-isolation on an access-list, filtered by SSID. Haven't tried that myself (as I'm using VLAN's).
by erlinden
Wed May 14, 2025 6:01 pm
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: Why do clients in the guest wifi not get an ip address?
Replies: 12
Views: 959

Re: Why do clients in the guest wifi not get an ip address?

Sure, why not? Out friend @tangent has written a nice blog on it:
https://tangentsoft.com/mikrotik/wiki?n ... Sans+VLANs

Any reason not to use VLAN?
by erlinden
Wed May 14, 2025 5:32 pm
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: Team Viewer doesn't work
Replies: 8
Views: 800

Re: Team Viewer doesn't work

Please share your current config:
/export file=anynameyoulike
Remove serial and any other private info, post between code tags by using the </> button.
by erlinden
Wed May 14, 2025 5:18 pm
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: Why do clients in the guest wifi not get an ip address?
Replies: 12
Views: 959

Re: Why do clients in the guest wifi not get an ip address?

Well, creative is not always bad ;-) Well, you did a very good job to make it look bad ;-) yes, I still have to clean up a few little things (upnp on the AP, DHCP client on the bridge, etc.). virtual APs are now dynamically in the bridge via Datapath. But CAP in CAPS mode is then just ‘mikrotik mag...
by erlinden
Wed May 14, 2025 3:35 pm
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: Why do clients in the guest wifi not get an ip address?
Replies: 12
Views: 959

Re: Why do clients in the guest wifi not get an ip address?

First thing I notice: wifi interfaces should not be added to the bridge manually. I prefer to leave the CAPS as "CAPS Mode" as possible (except for having my ether1 as trunk port and enabling VLAN filtering on the bridge). DHCP client should be on the bridge and not on an interface being p...
by erlinden
Wed May 14, 2025 2:18 pm
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: network frequencies after updating
Replies: 1
Views: 326

Re: network frequencies after updating

Config or it didn't happen:
/export file=anynameyoulike
Remove serial and any other private info, post between code tags by using the </> button.
by erlinden
Wed May 14, 2025 2:16 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: v7.19rc [testing] is released!
Replies: 212
Views: 50696

Re: v7.19rc [testing] is released!

Using CAPsMAN?
My RB4011 and 3x wAP AX managed by CAPsMAN is working flawless with V7.19RC2.
Can you share your CAPsMAN config together with the CAPS?
by erlinden
Tue May 13, 2025 2:44 pm
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: CAPsMAN behaviour
Replies: 5
Views: 1331

Re: CAPsMAN behaviour

Can you please provide complete configs? It's really hard to understand.
by erlinden
Tue May 13, 2025 1:01 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Whats wrong with mikrotik and your AX Series?
Replies: 18
Views: 1399

Re: Whats wrong with mikrotik and your AX Series?

For what?

NV2 no longer exist and QuickSet is not for WISP.
To understand the need(s).
by erlinden
Tue May 13, 2025 12:53 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Whats wrong with mikrotik and your AX Series?
Replies: 18
Views: 1399

Re: Whats wrong with mikrotik and your AX Series?

- no NV2 Use case please - no WISP AP (Like MantBox AX) Please elaborate? - QuickSet is a horror on AX, you need to put anyhting manually QuickSet is horror on any device...just use command line. When you will fix this? Have you filed a ticket on these items? https://help.mikrotik.com/servicedesk/s...
by erlinden
Tue May 13, 2025 12:46 pm
Forum: General
Topic: RB760iGS new CAPSMAN
Replies: 20
Views: 1328

Re: RB760iGS new CAPSMAN

Seems the only way is ax2.
If you are referring to the hAP AX2, I would like to advice you to get the wAP AX. It's better than the hAP.
by erlinden
Tue May 13, 2025 10:20 am
Forum: General
Topic: RB760iGS new CAPSMAN
Replies: 20
Views: 1328

Re: RB760iGS new CAPSMAN

Though not being @holvoetn:

Yes, roaming is drastically improved by using the wifi-qcom(-ac) driver.
by erlinden
Mon May 12, 2025 11:18 pm
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: Issues with CAPsMAN configuration. Need help
Replies: 7
Views: 755

Re: Issues with CAPsMAN configuration. Need help

2. Why interfaces wifi1 and wifi2 do not connected to CAPsMAN?
By default, local wifi intercases can't be provisioned. Two options: set config on wifi1 and wifi2 or use the provision button on the Radios tab (after selecting the local interfaces).
by erlinden
Mon May 12, 2025 3:56 pm
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: How to set up Wifi Channels?
Replies: 2
Views: 571

Re: How to set up Wifi Channels?

I have best experience with RB selecting the best channels (from the list 2412, 2437 and 2462) in combination with reselect-interval: https://help.mikrotik.com/docs/spaces/ROS/pages/224559120/WiFi#WiFi-Channelproperties: /interface wifi channel add disabled=no frequency=2412,2437,2462 name=CHAN-2G r...
by erlinden
Mon May 12, 2025 11:55 am
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: Hi, Newbie here, please crticize.
Replies: 1
Views: 478

Re: Hi, Newbie here, please crticize.

Why allow DNS traffic to the router, while clients will use "dns-server=1.1.1.1,8.8.8.8"? Though not being incorrect, you can change this: add action=drop chain=input comment="Drop other LAN traffic to Router" \ in-interface-list=LAN_Interfaces add action=drop chain=input comment...
by erlinden
Sun May 11, 2025 11:28 am
Forum: MikroTik hardware questions
Topic: RB5009 cannot enter the system after restart
Replies: 7
Views: 951

Re: RB5009 cannot enter the system after restart

That brings you to either netinstall the device (if the reset button is working) or RMA the device.

https://help.mikrotik.com/docs/spaces/R ... Netinstall

Are you 100% sure the reset button is properly pressed befor powering the RB?
by erlinden
Sun May 11, 2025 10:37 am
Forum: MikroTik hardware questions
Topic: RB5009 cannot enter the system after restart
Replies: 7
Views: 951

Re: RB5009 cannot enter the system after restart

My RB5009 cannot enter the routing system You don't have access to the router? Or is there another problem? after the script automatically restarted last night. Why do you run a script? Has anyone encountered this situation? For me, the situation is unclear... I tried using the Reset Button, but th...
by erlinden
Fri May 09, 2025 2:41 pm
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: Access into some VLANs not working [SOLVED]
Replies: 8
Views: 1109

Re: Access into some VLANs not working [SOLVED]

If you set ether2 to pvid=1000 (instead of 1000), do you also get an IP address?
by erlinden
Fri May 09, 2025 12:13 pm
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: Multiple DNS servers
Replies: 6
Views: 849

Re: Multiple DNS servers

I have a dedicated DNS server in my LAN which I already propagate via DHCP to clients. However, that DNS server is not aware of the DHCP clients (and their hostnames) of the Mikrotik router. My DNS server should be able to use the routers DNS server to resolve these hostnames, but only those. Is th...
by erlinden
Fri May 09, 2025 10:57 am
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: Multiple DNS servers
Replies: 6
Views: 849

Re: Multiple DNS servers

DNS Client uses /ip dns
LAN Client uses /ip dhcp-server network

Both can be set to mutliple DNS servers.

If you want your RB to act as DNS server for LAN clients, you should set its IP at /ip dhcp-server network.
by erlinden
Wed May 07, 2025 5:45 pm
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: NetMetal ax connected @ SFP 2.5Gbs
Replies: 3
Views: 827

Re: NetMetal ax connected @ SFP 2.5Gbs

On the product page it is referring to this "SFP compatibility list":
https://help.mikrotik.com/docs/spaces/R ... patibility
by erlinden
Tue May 06, 2025 10:34 am
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: Capsman Config stopped working since update on 7.18.2
Replies: 5
Views: 749

Re: Capsman Config stopped working since update on 7.18.2

I resselect every 2-3 hours. It will perform a background scan and if there is a better frequency it will set it. But be aware that this can interrupt on DFS channels. It depends on your situation and surroundings.
by erlinden
Tue May 06, 2025 9:35 am
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: Capsman Config stopped working since update on 7.18.2
Replies: 5
Views: 749

Re: Capsman Config stopped working since update on 7.18.2

If one does not specify anything about "save selected" and no re-select interval (as the wireless Capsman allows this) what would happen? Are there default reelection processes going on or what is the case? AFAIK it will remain on the selected channel. That is, as long as there is no rada...
by erlinden
Mon May 05, 2025 10:31 pm
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: Capsman slave interface cant get IP
Replies: 1
Views: 446

Re: Capsman slave interface cant get IP

Show what you did:
/export file=anymameyoulike
Remove serial and any other private info, post between code tags by using the </> button.
by erlinden
Mon May 05, 2025 11:55 am
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: Capsman Config stopped working since update on 7.18.2
Replies: 5
Views: 749

Re: Capsman Config stopped working since update on 7.18.2

Didn't have a good look, but noticed you are running 2.4GHz radios on 40MHz bandwidth. Can you give it a try by disabling extension channel? Then you might have less interference (if that is causing the problems).
by erlinden
Sun May 04, 2025 10:58 am
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: Connect CapsMAN with no CapsMAN
Replies: 1
Views: 532

Re: Connect CapsMAN with no CapsMAN

That sounds like the old CAPsMAN version...the router should have wireless driver installed (can be found in the extra package) and then you are good to go: https://wiki.mikrotik.com/Manual:CAPsMAN But I can "understand" ChatGPT...your question is hard to understand: I would like to ask yo...
by erlinden
Sun May 04, 2025 10:55 am
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: Mikrotik hAP ax lite as access point
Replies: 9
Views: 1017

Re: Mikrotik hAP ax lite as access point

Preferably use wires to interconnect. Indeed this is a basic use case for CAPsMAN:
https://help.mikrotik.com/docs/spaces/R ... iFiCAPsMAN
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHotZT41w3E&t=89s
by erlinden
Sat May 03, 2025 12:32 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Cloud keep show status: updating... [SOLVED]
Replies: 5
Views: 3607

Re: Cloud keep show status: updating... [SOLVED]

allow firewall on udp 15252, 53 and 123 to enable the router can received data, but still didn't work. Does this mean your DNS server is publically available? That could explain the high rtt. You might want to share your config: /export file=anynameyoulike Remove serial and any other private info, ...
by erlinden
Sat May 03, 2025 12:26 pm
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: CAPsMAN behaviour
Replies: 5
Views: 1331

Re: CAPsMAN behaviour

To me it looks like your CAP is acting as a lot more than CAP only. I.e. there are security profiles, while all you need are interfaces that are managed by CAPsMAN. Also, there is no need to have multiple bridges and afaik wireless interfaces are added to the bridge dynamically. And why is the CAP r...
by erlinden
Wed Apr 30, 2025 6:36 pm
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: Some CAPs seen from both WiFi and Wireless CAPSMAN
Replies: 7
Views: 6325

Re: Some CAPs seen from both WiFi and Wireless CAPSMAN

Please provide configs of all devices involved:
/export file=anynameyoulike
Remove serial and any other private info, post between code tags by using the </> button.
by erlinden
Wed Apr 30, 2025 6:26 pm
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: CAPsMAN second band - no supported channel [SOLVED]
Replies: 6
Views: 1280

Re: CAPsMAN second band - no supported channel [SOLVED]

it is working, but is it correct? This is correct. You don't have to set vlan-id on the datapath. Unless you want to work with VLAN's, but then there is a lot more to change. I have set the guest config as slave to both provisioning rules, what I expect is that GUEST is for client to decide the fre...
by erlinden
Wed Apr 30, 2025 1:49 pm
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: CAPsMAN second band - no supported channel [SOLVED]
Replies: 6
Views: 1280

Re: CAPsMAN second band - no supported channel [SOLVED]

Guest network can be added by using a slave (besides the master) config in CAPsMAN (no need to change the CAP):
https://help.mikrotik.com/docs/spaces/R ... einterface
by erlinden
Wed Apr 30, 2025 12:50 pm
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: CAPsMAN second band - no supported channel [SOLVED]
Replies: 6
Views: 1280

Re: CAPsMAN second band - no supported channel [SOLVED]

If you set the hw-supported-modes on the provision rule, the correct config is provisioned to the radio. Especially because you have a distinction in channels. Something like: /caps-man provisioning add action=create-dynamic-enabled hw-supported-modes=ac master-configuration=cfg-5g name-format=ident...
by erlinden
Wed Apr 30, 2025 9:36 am
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: CAPsMAN - Single SSID with multiple VLANs
Replies: 2
Views: 2550

Re: CAPsMAN - Single SSID with multiple VLANs

In addition to @gigabyte091, hereby the documentation: https://help.mikrotik.com/docs/spaces/ROS/pages/224559120/WiFi#WiFi-Securitymulti-passphraseproperties Alternatively you can use access-list to set VLAN ID (depending on the MAC address). This is not in line with your requirements, I prefer it a...
by erlinden
Tue Apr 29, 2025 9:58 am
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: Mikrotik ax point to point configuration
Replies: 4
Views: 1092

Re: Mikrotik ax point to point configuration

Official documentation:
https://help.mikrotik.com/docs/spaces/R ... 59120/WiFi
If you show how you would do it in the pre-wifi6 era, perhaps we can advice you?
by erlinden
Mon Apr 28, 2025 4:06 pm
Forum: General
Topic: E50UG os downgrade [SOLVED]
Replies: 8
Views: 854

Re: E50UG os downgrade [SOLVED]

You can't downgrade below factory firmware. What is the version?
Besides, from the website:
https://mikrotik.com/product/hex_2024

Why would you want to downgrade?
by erlinden
Mon Apr 28, 2025 1:00 pm
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: CAP says 5ghz running - but in fact it does not broadcast
Replies: 7
Views: 804

Re: CAP says 5ghz running - but in fact it does not broadcast

Could it be a radar detection incident? That should be reported in the logging. I noticed you didn't set channel width on 5GHz, running 160MHz might give some interference. And a personal note...running anything different from encryption=ccmp gave me lots of problems. But the radio should still be a...
by erlinden
Mon Apr 28, 2025 12:15 pm
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: CAP says 5ghz running - but in fact it does not broadcast
Replies: 7
Views: 804

Re: CAP says 5ghz running - but in fact it does not broadcast

How do you know it is not working?
Can you add the CAPsMAN config as well (just the /interface wifi part)?
by erlinden
Mon Apr 28, 2025 10:35 am
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: CAPsMAN with wifi-qcom -- provisioning problem
Replies: 8
Views: 3097

Re: CAPsMAN with wifi-qcom -- provisioning problem

Press the provision button on CAPsMAN on the wifi - remote cap
Also check log on both CAPsMAN and CAP.
by erlinden
Sun Apr 27, 2025 10:12 pm
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: CAPsMAN with wifi-qcom -- provisioning problem
Replies: 8
Views: 3097

Re: CAPsMAN with wifi-qcom -- provisioning problem

Have you tried a (re)provision?
by erlinden
Sun Apr 27, 2025 12:54 pm
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: CAPsMAN with wifi-qcom -- provisioning problem
Replies: 8
Views: 3097

Re: CAPsMAN with wifi-qcom -- provisioning problem

From a DRY perspective, could you please try the below (just edit: /interface wifi security add authentication-types=wpa2-psk,wpa3-psk name=main_sec ft=yes ft-over-ds=yes passphrase=HaveAg00dDay add authentication-types=wpa2-psk,wpa3-psk name=guest_sec ft=yes ft-over-ds=yes passphrase=HaveAg00dDay /...
by erlinden
Fri Apr 25, 2025 10:41 am
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: RouterOS version on cAP ac when installing 'wifi-qcom-ac"
Replies: 2
Views: 580

Re: RouterOS version on cAP ac when installing 'wifi-qcom-ac"

Unless you are able to find the wifi-qcom-ac driver in any V6 package, you are restricted to use V7 8)
by erlinden
Wed Apr 23, 2025 6:56 pm
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: Stops Responding [SOLVED]
Replies: 10
Views: 2874

Re: Stops Responding [SOLVED]

Just to rule out everything, can you please share the config?
/export file=anythingyouwant
Remove serial and any other private info, post between code tags by using the </> button.
by erlinden
Tue Apr 22, 2025 11:54 am
Forum: General
Topic: where is “openflow“ on routeros V7.18?
Replies: 10
Views: 1084

Re: where is “openflow“ on routeros V7.18?

Is downgrading an option? I.e. LTS 6.49.18?
I prefer to have my older hardware running V6, but it depends what functionality is required.
by erlinden
Tue Apr 22, 2025 10:00 am
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: wifi qcom ac devices loosing virtual interfaces?
Replies: 7
Views: 1442

Re: wifi qcom ac devices loosing virtual interfaces?

You can always reset the CAP to CAPS Mode and add VLAN settings. Firewall seems unnecessary afaik. Hope it helps...
There is nothing I can see that could cause your problems.
by erlinden
Tue Apr 22, 2025 9:52 am
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: problem with wifi Hac2
Replies: 5
Views: 765

Re: problem with wifi Hac2

EDIT: I just tried that config on a cap ac and i get both masters as "slave" and "master". Seems like a bug Could that be due to the fact that you didn't set a name? I didn't check the statements... @Qbaakr, if you want to have a clean starting point, just reset both wireless in...
by erlinden
Tue Apr 22, 2025 9:46 am
Forum: General
Topic: where is “openflow“ on routeros V7.18?
Replies: 10
Views: 1084

Re: where is “openflow“ on routeros V7.18?

I think it is only available on RouterOS V6, where it is part of the extra package (just checked, but you probably did that already as well...). Strangely enough it is shown on the help.mikrotik.com documentation site. AFAIK, that is the V7 documentation site. What RouterOS version are you running? ...
by erlinden
Mon Apr 21, 2025 10:28 am
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: Best Wifi setting for Hap Ac2. Italy Region
Replies: 3
Views: 619

Re: Best Wifi setting for Hap Ac2. Italy Region

What do you exactly mean by "best setting"? Are you only interested in single device throughput? In regards to the settings (assuming it is with the wireless driver): Is 802.11a required? How is the frequency usage on 5260MHz? Did you set country code? What is the connection rate while per...
by erlinden
Thu Apr 17, 2025 12:42 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Firewall to block Facebook but allow WhatsApp?
Replies: 8
Views: 1188

Re: Firewall to block Facebook but allow WhatsApp?

https://help.mikrotik.com/docs/spaces/R ... listAdlist
viewtopic.php?t=215594

You can compare it to AdGuard and PiHole, it's a way to prefend users from accessing all kind of content through DNS.
by erlinden
Thu Apr 17, 2025 12:08 pm
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: wifi qcom ac devices loosing virtual interfaces?
Replies: 7
Views: 1442

Re: wifi qcom ac devices loosing virtual interfaces?

On CAPsMAN I see you have multiple datapaths. A single datapath is sufficient, VLAN filtering is handled by the bridge:
/interface wifi datapath
add bridge=bridge-LAN disabled=no name=DP_AC
by erlinden
Thu Apr 17, 2025 8:29 am
Forum: General
Topic: Firewall to block Facebook but allow WhatsApp?
Replies: 8
Views: 1188

Re: Firewall to block Facebook but allow WhatsApp?

I'm using AdList in combination with a social media list I gathered. During a specific time (I enable/disable the list with scheduler) these (social media) names are resolved to 0.0.0.0. This way you can target names instead of IP addresses. Disadvantage is the TTL and caching you have to take into ...
by erlinden
Wed Apr 16, 2025 2:29 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: v7.19beta [testing] is released!
Replies: 525
Views: 211094

Re: v7.19beta [testing] is released!

i got feeling that the stable version will come very very so0n
Not so fast, first there will be a release candidate.
by erlinden
Wed Apr 16, 2025 1:36 pm
Forum: General
Topic: How many VLANs?
Replies: 18
Views: 1292

Re: How many VLANs?

You don't have anything that should be restricted from asccessing Internet? Like IoT (my Chinese camera's don't have access to Internet).
by erlinden
Wed Apr 16, 2025 1:34 pm
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: Capsman Master-Slave Configuration
Replies: 21
Views: 5380

Re: Capsman Master-Slave Configuration

When RouterOS on the CAPsMAN is up to date (currently stable is 7.18.2), CAPsMAN (new) is available and can manage the hAP AX2. It can be found in /interface wifi capsman You can reset the CAP (of the cAP ac) to CAPS Mode, either by using the reset button, or through cli: /system reset-configuration...
by erlinden
Wed Apr 16, 2025 1:09 pm
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: Capsman Master-Slave Configuration
Replies: 21
Views: 5380

Re: Capsman Master-Slave Configuration

It should. Have you checked logging? Did you reset the CAP (just to make sure)? Did you do anything manual on the CAP?
From your CAPsMAN config, I would not expect the /caps-man interface part (but it has been long time since I worked with the old CAPsMAN). Can you remove it and try again?
by erlinden
Wed Apr 16, 2025 12:36 pm
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: Capsman Master-Slave Configuration
Replies: 21
Views: 5380

Re: Capsman Master-Slave Configuration

@melectronics, what is your actual question? Can you explain what you are trying to accomplish?
by erlinden
Wed Apr 16, 2025 11:52 am
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: Capsman Master-Slave Configuration
Replies: 21
Views: 5380

Re: Capsman Master-Slave Configuration

Sounds like multiple problems. Did you uninstall the wireless driver prior to installing the wifi-qcom-ac driver? Why are you referring to the 5GHz interface, while both interfaces are missing under WiFi? Interfaces should always be shown on devices with wifi interface. From the cAP ac, can you post...
by erlinden
Wed Apr 16, 2025 11:36 am
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: Capsman Master-Slave Configuration
Replies: 21
Views: 5380

Re: Capsman Master-Slave Configuration

cAP ac supports two drivers: wireless and wifi-qcom-ac. If you want to fully integrate and cooperate with the wifi-qcom driver (included with the hAP AX2), you are limited to the latter. And in that case, you have to add virtual interfaces to the cAP ac manually. Another approach would be using both...
by erlinden
Tue Apr 15, 2025 4:17 pm
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: Capsman Master-Slave Configuration
Replies: 21
Views: 5380

Re: Capsman Master-Slave Configuration

Is it right that I must add every slave interface on every master interface what I have manually? That makes not much sense when I have a centralised manager for WiFi?
AFAIK this is only necessary when running wifi-qcom-ac driver AND configuring VLAN's.
by erlinden
Tue Apr 15, 2025 4:15 pm
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: WiFi clients randomly get disconnected [SOLVED]
Replies: 5
Views: 2615

Re: WiFi clients randomly get disconnected [SOLVED]

Nice finding, I hope it helps! AFAIK there is no need to create these groups manually, as they are dynamically created automatically.
But setting things explicitely is always a good idea!
by erlinden
Tue Apr 15, 2025 11:51 am
Forum: General
Topic: NextDNS DoH continuous log error messages
Replies: 7
Views: 886

Re: NextDNS DoH continuous log error messages

Third option: ISP issue.
by erlinden
Tue Apr 15, 2025 10:54 am
Forum: General
Topic: Webfig doesn't start properly
Replies: 3
Views: 579

Re: Webfig doesn't start properly

Open Dev Tools (F12) and check on the network tab if there are any problems.
by erlinden
Mon Apr 14, 2025 10:22 am
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: Question about unknown IP address trying to connect though capsman
Replies: 11
Views: 1177

Re: Question about unknown IP address trying to connect though capsman

Can you add: /interface wifi capsman export Or even better: /export file=anynameyoulike My best guess is that interfaces is set to all (is that an option), meaning the CAPsMAN service is available through the WAN interface. Your firewall needs soms improvements, you'll probably get some feedback soon.
by erlinden
Sun Apr 13, 2025 12:06 pm
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: WiFi clients randomly get disconnected [SOLVED]
Replies: 5
Views: 2615

Re: WiFi clients randomly get disconnected [SOLVED]

How is this client connected, ft-wpaX-psk or wpaX-psk? I had to add the connect-priority=0/1to get better experience, can you give that a try (it is part of security). While I'm at it: settings can be overwritten. Configuration is the highest level, hence if you set things like security.ft=yes it wi...
by erlinden
Sat Apr 12, 2025 12:13 am
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: No internet on rb260gs conected to cAP ax [SOLVED]
Replies: 10
Views: 2367

Re: No internet on rb260gs conected to cAP ax [SOLVED]

Some newbies dislike CAPsMAN...I actually love it :lol: Let me be clear...I've learned a lot from @anav! It's a bit difficult to analyse by lack of info...how are the cAP AX's configured? AFAIK, when they are reset to CAPS Mode, it should work. I think by sharing the config from CAPsMAN and both CAP...
by erlinden
Fri Apr 11, 2025 4:40 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Replacing RB2011UiAS-2HnD with hAP ax lite LTE6?
Replies: 8
Views: 1083

Re: Replacing RB2011UiAS-2HnD with hAP ax lite LTE6?

Be aware that any ax device is not able to run the old CAPsMAN (which requires the wireless driver). In this case, you would have to upgrade the cAP ac to wifi-qcom-ac driver. Assuming they are currently running the wireless driver. Just my guts feeling: I wouldn't rely on the cheapest device and wo...
by erlinden
Fri Apr 11, 2025 1:18 pm
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: Port forwarding
Replies: 15
Views: 1723

Re: Port forwarding

Please share your public IP besides the config, so we can watch the camera as well 8)

Meaning...are you sure you want to have a camera publically available? Have you considered a more secure solution like VPN?
by erlinden
Fri Apr 11, 2025 11:55 am
Forum: Forwarding Protocols
Topic: dahua ip camera port forwarding is mikrotik
Replies: 5
Views: 949

Re: dahua ip camera port forwarding is mikrotik

Sure you want to have Internet access to these camera's? And that you want to make them available to the entire world? What are the camera's connected to? Is there a DVR? Or what do you mean by server? Where is this "server" located? UPnP, for me, is the equivalent for people not knowing e...
by erlinden
Thu Apr 10, 2025 9:49 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Issue with 2.4GHz Wi-Fi on hAP ax² After Upgrade to RouterOS 7.18.1 [SOLVED]
Replies: 19
Views: 9197

Re: Issue with 2.4GHz Wi-Fi on hAP ax² After Upgrade to RouterOS 7.18.1 [SOLVED]

Have you performed a "Freq. Usage" scan? Especially when this is happening?
by erlinden
Thu Apr 10, 2025 2:53 pm
Forum: General
Topic: DNS cache and memory usage, without adlist
Replies: 10
Views: 1977

Re: DNS cache and memory usage, without adlist

Could you share your dns settings?
/ip dns export
Make sure to remove anything non relevant (like static dns entries).
by erlinden
Thu Apr 10, 2025 1:16 pm
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: wifi qcom ac devices loosing virtual interfaces?
Replies: 7
Views: 1442

Re: wifi qcom ac devices loosing virtual interfaces?

With the wifi-qcom-ac driver, it is necessary to create the virtual interfaces on the CAP manually. Not sure if you did that? The config is different from the wifi-qcom driver: https://help.mikrotik.com/docs/spaces/ROS/pages/224559120/WiFi#WiFi-CAPusing%22wifi-qcom-ac%22package: Can you please share...
by erlinden
Thu Apr 10, 2025 11:56 am
Forum: General
Topic: DNS cache and memory usage, without adlist
Replies: 10
Views: 1977

Re: DNS cache and memory usage, without adlist

Have you already tried playing with the cache-max-ttl? I have set it to 1d (instead of your 1w).

Sure your DNS server is only used internally (and its ports aren't open to the world)?
by erlinden
Wed Apr 09, 2025 12:16 pm
Forum: General
Topic: cache full, not storing since 7.14
Replies: 44
Views: 27810

Re: cache full, not storing since 7.14

I think it is good when having these problems, please also include firewall and dns settings:
/ip/firewall export
/ip/dns export

# or complete export:

/export file=anynameyoulike
Make sure te remove any private information (like serial), post between code tags by using the </> button.
by erlinden
Mon Apr 07, 2025 9:03 pm
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: Integration of Wave2 to existing CAPSMAN
Replies: 5
Views: 1218

Re: Integration of Wave2 to existing CAPSMAN

Looks like the bridge is deleted on the wAP.
by erlinden
Mon Apr 07, 2025 9:00 pm
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: Two CCR2116-12G-4S+ Won’t Respond to Winbox or DHCP — Normal Behavior?
Replies: 4
Views: 727

Re: Two CCR2116-12G-4S+ Won’t Respond to Winbox or DHCP — Normal Behavior?

I have found myself in a similar situation where the old Winbox version would work (while v4 indeed gives the similar error).
by erlinden
Mon Apr 07, 2025 8:58 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Weird internet problems with Ax-Lite and NordVPN [SOLVED]
Replies: 23
Views: 4191

Re: Weird internet problems with Ax-Lite and NordVPN [SOLVED]

To get some insights, can you please share your config?
/export file=anynameyoulike
Remove serial and any other private info, post between code tags by using the </> button.

Btw, disabling the firewall is a terrible idea. Not being able to find it is even worse.
by erlinden
Sat Apr 05, 2025 5:53 pm
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: CAPsMAN on dedicated VLAN
Replies: 4
Views: 802

Re: CAPsMAN on dedicated VLAN

Running newest CAPsMAN requires AX device (using wifi-qcom as only option) or AC device (using ARM processor and wifi-qcom-ac driver).

If you want to support the older CAPsMAN (ac or older devices), you have to use the wireless driver.

There are lots of topics and documentation on this topic.
by erlinden
Fri Apr 04, 2025 10:36 pm
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: CAPsMAN on dedicated VLAN
Replies: 4
Views: 802

Re: CAPsMAN on dedicated VLAN

mAP Lite requires the CAPsMAN supplied with the wireless driver. If it is only for testing, you better get an AX device (or a wifi-qcom-ac supported device).
by erlinden
Fri Apr 04, 2025 2:10 pm
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: PPSK (multi-passphrase) issue
Replies: 5
Views: 993

Re: PPSK (multi-passphrase) issue

I have had the same issue, there is a topic here on the forum that solved it. You would have to search for PPSK on the forum.
by erlinden
Thu Apr 03, 2025 4:58 pm
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: beginner - i'm trying to build a vlan
Replies: 10
Views: 1165

Re: beginner - i'm trying to build a vlan

Change this: add action=masquerade chain=srcnat out-interface-list=WAN src-address=192.168.250.0/24 Into this: add action=masquerade chain=srcnat out-interface-list=WAN With this change you will get Internet on both networks. Yes, I read it and read it again :lol: thanks You might want to have anoth...
by erlinden
Thu Apr 03, 2025 1:20 pm
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: Advice: Is this a good setup? Can it be improved?
Replies: 6
Views: 1790

Re: Advice: Is this a good setup? Can it be improved?

What made you decide to have both multiple bridges and multiple VLAN's? While you could handle all with VLAN's alone. Why run PiHole while you can use AdList: https://help.mikrotik.com/docs/spaces/ROS/pages/37748767/DNS#DNS-adlistAdlist Don't play with antenna gain, just set TX Power. There are some...
by erlinden
Wed Apr 02, 2025 8:05 pm
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: CAPsMAN on 7.18 to a HAP ax^3 not working
Replies: 1
Views: 860

Re: CAPsMAN on 7.18 to a HAP ax^3 not working

Your vlan config is incorrect.

Please read this topic carefully:
viewtopic.php?t=143620
by erlinden
Wed Apr 02, 2025 8:05 am
Forum: General
Topic: CRS112 Slow speed (10Mbps) on Layer2 switching with SFP [SOLVED]
Replies: 5
Views: 4166

Re: CRS112 Slow speed (10Mbps) on Layer2 switching with SFP [SOLVED]

Instead of using vlan filtering, you should configure vlan on the switch menu.

https://help.mikrotik.com/docs/spaces/R ... s+examples
by erlinden
Tue Apr 01, 2025 9:08 pm
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: access point won't start [SOLVED]
Replies: 13
Views: 3794

Re: access point won't start [SOLVED]

Perhaps you can reset the wifi1 and then do a reconfigure. Something like /interface wifi reset numbers=0 It makes absolutely no sense why it would take ages. Nothing in the logging? Is the interface up in a fashionable time (according to Winbox or SSH or whatever you use)? Now that you mention abou...
by erlinden
Tue Apr 01, 2025 5:19 pm
Forum: General
Topic: No Suitable Capsman
Replies: 1
Views: 640

Re: No Suitable Capsman

Can you please supply all hardware involved (CAPsMAN/CAPS), RouterOS and firmware version and configs?
/export file=anynameyoulike
Remove serial and any other private info, post between code tags by using the </> button.
by erlinden
Tue Apr 01, 2025 4:27 pm
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: access point won't start [SOLVED]
Replies: 13
Views: 3794

Re: access point won't start [SOLVED]

Change this: /interface wifi security add authentication-types=wpa2-psk,wpa3-psk connect-priority=0/1 \ disable-pmkid=yes disabled=no encryption=ccmp,gcmp,ccmp-256,gcmp-256 ft=\ yes ft-over-ds=yes name=harf_security wps=disable Into this: add authentication-types=wpa2-psk,wpa3-psk disabled=no encryp...
by erlinden
Tue Apr 01, 2025 11:12 am
Forum: Scripting
Topic: Scheduler does not launch LTE scripts
Replies: 22
Views: 2563

Re: Scheduler does not launch LTE scripts

Anything in the logging?
by erlinden
Tue Apr 01, 2025 10:59 am
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: wAP ac stop working after 5 minute
Replies: 2
Views: 784

Re: wAP ac stop working after 5 minute

First step would be creating a topic 8)

Would like to see the config of both CAPsMAN as CAP:
/export file=anynameyoulike
Remove serial and any other private info, post between code tags by using the </> button.

Anything in the logging (both CAPsMAN and CAPS)?
by erlinden
Tue Apr 01, 2025 9:57 am
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: Help: The theoretical rate of the device is 2.4Gbps, but the actual bandwidth test is only more than 500Mbps
Replies: 12
Views: 2411

Re: Help: The theoretical rate of the device is 2.4Gbps, but the actual bandwidth test is only more than 500Mbps

At what rate are the devices connected? Aah, you just added a post, 2.4Gbps.
BTest is a great tool, just not for this purpose. It is CPU heavy, have you checked cpu load during test?

Get two pc's, connect them with wire to the RB's and perform a test with iperf:
https://iperf.fr/iperf-download.php
by erlinden
Tue Apr 01, 2025 9:06 am
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: wifi-qcom vs. wireless package, wpa2-psk and an old client device
Replies: 3
Views: 1211

Re: wifi-qcom vs. wireless package, wpa2-psk and an old client device

For comparison reason it would be helpfull to get your config for both old and new:
/caps-man export
/interface wifi export
Remove serial and any other private info, post between code tags by using the </> button.
by erlinden
Mon Mar 31, 2025 5:11 pm
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: Randomly lost lan connectivity
Replies: 6
Views: 993

Re: Randomly lost lan connectivity

Can you please share configs?
by erlinden
Mon Mar 31, 2025 3:40 pm
Forum: General
Topic: RB3011 DHCP server fails to assign IPs to many Linux devices
Replies: 11
Views: 2010

Re: RB3011 DHCP server fails to assign IPs to many Linux devices

Have you tried all suggestions mentioned in this topic?
You might want to consider either adding your config or opening an new topic.
by erlinden
Mon Mar 31, 2025 9:44 am
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: Capsman - provisioning of local interfaces
Replies: 4
Views: 1178

Re: Capsman - provisioning of local interfaces

Can you please share your current config of the CAPsMAN?

/export file=anynameyoulike

Remove serial and any other private info, post between code tags by using the </> button.
by erlinden
Sun Mar 30, 2025 6:43 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Upgrading CAPsMAN from 7.12.1 to 7.18.2 [SOLVED]
Replies: 10
Views: 6683

Re: Upgrading CAPsMAN from 7.12.1 to 7.18.2 [SOLVED]

Could you try with Winbox 4.0Beta18?
by erlinden
Sun Mar 30, 2025 6:32 pm
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: Wifi connects, but no internet
Replies: 9
Views: 1455

Re: Wifi connects, but no internet

/ip dns static
add address=192.168.88.1 comment=defconf name=router.lan

Change to correct subnet
You know this is a static DNS entry?
by erlinden
Sun Mar 30, 2025 1:59 pm
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: 7.18 CAPSMAN v2 VLAN provisioning problem to WAP ax
Replies: 9
Views: 1962

Re: 7.18 CAPSMAN v2 VLAN provisioning problem to WAP ax

Could it be that you used "create enabled" at some point? Otherwise, there shouldn't be any static slaves (especially they should not remain any after a reboot).

Glad it is solved! And welcome to the mysteries of CAPsMAN 8)
by erlinden
Sun Mar 30, 2025 1:54 pm
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: Wifi connects, but no internet
Replies: 9
Views: 1455

Re: Wifi connects, but no internet

You might want to share your current config again. There must be a reason why it's not working. Can clients ping the WISP router? And can they ping 1.1.1.1? Getting two devices is probably making it more complex. And be aware that, while using the WISP router there is no reason to get a second route...
by erlinden
Sun Mar 30, 2025 1:42 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Issue with 2.4GHz Wi-Fi on hAP ax² After Upgrade to RouterOS 7.18.1 [SOLVED]
Replies: 19
Views: 9197

Re: Issue with 2.4GHz Wi-Fi on hAP ax² After Upgrade to RouterOS 7.18.1 [SOLVED]

Perform: /interface wifi reset numbers=1 /interface wifi channel add band=2ghz-ax disabled=no frequency=2412,2437,2460 name=CHAN-2G reselect-interval=1d..1d12h width=20mhz /interface wifi set [ find default-name=wifi2 ] channel=CHAN-2G configuration.country=Ukraine .mode=ap .ssid=M2 \ security.authe...
by erlinden
Sun Mar 30, 2025 12:25 pm
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: Wifi connects, but no internet
Replies: 9
Views: 1455

Re: Wifi connects, but no internet

Your network makes no sense. If you want the MikroTik to work as switch/AP, do:

Remove default settings
Create bridge, add all interfaces to it
Configure wifi as you did
Add DHCP client to bridge

Let your ISP's router handle DHCP
by erlinden
Sun Mar 30, 2025 12:19 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Upgrading CAPsMAN from 7.12.1 to 7.18.2 [SOLVED]
Replies: 10
Views: 6683

Re: Upgrading CAPsMAN from 7.12.1 to 7.18.2 [SOLVED]

Go to wifi, open the wifi interface, select traffic tab.
by erlinden
Sun Mar 30, 2025 1:10 am
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: Wifi connects, but no internet
Replies: 9
Views: 1455

Re: Wifi connects, but no internet

Change your gateway to .254
by erlinden
Sat Mar 29, 2025 2:57 pm
Forum: Scripting
Topic: Bad configuration
Replies: 3
Views: 937

Re: Bad configuration

Why?
by erlinden
Sat Mar 29, 2025 12:25 pm
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: 7.18 CAPSMAN v2 VLAN provisioning problem to WAP ax
Replies: 9
Views: 1962

Re: 7.18 CAPSMAN v2 VLAN provisioning problem to WAP ax

Can you share the complete config of both wAP AX and cAP AX? Are all devices running the same RouterOS version? And is firmware upgraded as well? Apart from the problems (have you tried a re-provision of the radio?): /interface wifi channel add band=5ghz-ax disabled=no frequency=5180,5260,5500,5580,...
by erlinden
Sat Mar 29, 2025 11:22 am
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: firewall rules advices
Replies: 7
Views: 1281

Re: firewall rules advices

This part: add action=accept chain=input comment="Accept DNS - UDP" port=53 protocol=udp add action=accept chain=input comment="Accept DNS - TCP" port=53 protocol=tcp You are accepting all DNS requests, either from LAN or WAN. Next, you are mixing input and forward chain. In itse...
by erlinden
Sat Mar 29, 2025 9:49 am
Forum: General
Topic: Upgrading CAPsMAN from 7.12.1 to 7.18.2 [SOLVED]
Replies: 10
Views: 6683

Re: Upgrading CAPsMAN from 7.12.1 to 7.18.2 [SOLVED]

Traffic on the interface tab.
by erlinden
Sat Mar 29, 2025 9:48 am
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: 7.18 CAPSMAN v2 VLAN provisioning problem to WAP ax
Replies: 9
Views: 1962

Re: 7.18 CAPSMAN v2 VLAN provisioning problem to WAP ax

Seems that you did just fine. What I did (near similar config) is this: interface bridge add admin-mac=XX:XX:XX:XX:XX auto-mac=no frame-types=admit-only-vlan-tagged name=bridgeLocal protocol-mode=none \ vlan-filtering=yes /interface vlan add interface=bridgeLocal name=MGT-VLAN vlan-id=99 /interface ...
by erlinden
Fri Mar 28, 2025 2:42 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Is there any way to trace current DNS requests received by the router? [SOLVED]
Replies: 7
Views: 8595

Re: Is there any way to trace current DNS requests received by the router? [SOLVED]

Log to disk? It has to be (temporarily) stored somewhere.
by erlinden
Fri Mar 28, 2025 12:10 pm
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: RB4011iGS+ and Open VPN no routing, no ping etc..
Replies: 4
Views: 4395

Re: RB4011iGS+ and Open VPN no routing, no ping etc..

Can you please share your current config:
/export file=anynameyoulike
Remove serial and ny other private info, post between code tags by using the </> button.
by erlinden
Fri Mar 28, 2025 12:00 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Winbox timeout with wireguard
Replies: 3
Views: 2316

Re: Winbox timeout with wireguard

What filter rule do you assume to allow access from Winbox?
By far the easiest way to grant access is to add the wireguard interface to your LAN interface list.
by erlinden
Fri Mar 28, 2025 10:02 am
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: Cannot connect to wifi on hAP ac3 + cAP with CAPSMAN and wifi-qcom-ac, with wireless it works [SOLVED]
Replies: 8
Views: 3346

Re: Cannot connect to wifi on hAP ac3 + cAP with CAPSMAN and wifi-qcom-ac, with wireless it works [SOLVED]

Indeed, debug logging can add something. Please do these steps as test (make sure everything from wifi is removed befor hand): # reset both wifi interfaces: /interface/wifi reset wifi1 /interface/wifi reset wifi2 # verufy they are part of the bridge (or add them): /interface bridge port add bridge=b...
by erlinden
Fri Mar 28, 2025 9:21 am
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: Capsman - provisioning of local interfaces
Replies: 4
Views: 1178

Re: Capsman - provisioning of local interfaces

CAPsMAN is indeed intended as central management. If your only problem is frequencies, you could either make a configuration per radio (with a fixed frequency) or start using releselect-interval. The latter will (background) scan if the frequency is the best choice: https://help.mikrotik.com/docs/sp...
by erlinden
Fri Mar 28, 2025 9:16 am
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: Cannot connect to wifi on hAP ac3 + cAP with CAPSMAN and wifi-qcom-ac, with wireless it works [SOLVED]
Replies: 8
Views: 3346

Re: Cannot connect to wifi on hAP ac3 + cAP with CAPSMAN and wifi-qcom-ac, with wireless it works [SOLVED]

Did you hit the provision button? I assume that the wifi interfaces are added to the bridge dynamically (as well for the CAP).
Does this problem also occur when you leave names untouched?
Have you checked the log?
by erlinden
Thu Mar 27, 2025 1:30 pm
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: WiFi settings for Metal52ac (OS ver.7.16.1) [SOLVED]
Replies: 19
Views: 7803

Re: WiFi settings for Metal52ac (OS ver.7.16.1) [SOLVED]

Import can be done if there is no default config in place. Otherwise, you get conflicts.

Something like:
/system reset-configuration no-defaults=yes  run-after-reset="your-config.rsc"
by erlinden
Thu Mar 27, 2025 9:29 am
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: VLANs with wifi-qcom-ac
Replies: 16
Views: 2419

Re: VLANs with wifi-qcom-ac

You are correct. Documentation in regards to your situation:
https://help.mikrotik.com/docs/spaces/R ... %22package:
by erlinden
Thu Mar 27, 2025 9:26 am
Forum: General
Topic: Upgrading CAPsMAN from 7.12.1 to 7.18.2 [SOLVED]
Replies: 10
Views: 6683

Re: Upgrading CAPsMAN from 7.12.1 to 7.18.2 [SOLVED]

Stats are only available on the CAP itself, not on the CAPsMAN. The "RED error messsage" is actually not an error, you can ignore it. If you provide your CAPsMAN's config, you can get some feedback on it: /export file=anynameyoulike Remove serial and any other private info, post between co...
by erlinden
Wed Mar 26, 2025 10:37 pm
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: Cannot connect to wifi on hAP ac3 + cAP with CAPSMAN and wifi-qcom-ac, with wireless it works [SOLVED]
Replies: 8
Views: 3346

Re: Cannot connect to wifi on hAP ac3 + cAP with CAPSMAN and wifi-qcom-ac, with wireless it works [SOLVED]

This is a problem: /interface bridge port add bridge=bridge comment=defconf ingress-filtering=no interface=*1 internal-path-cost=10 path-cost=10 /interface bridge port add bridge=bridge comment=defconf ingress-filtering=no interface=*2 internal-path-cost=10 path-cost=10 Probably the two wifi interfa...
by erlinden
Wed Mar 26, 2025 12:33 pm
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: mikrotik ax2 low upload speed
Replies: 8
Views: 1534

Re: mikrotik ax2 low upload speed

Firmware upgraded as well as RouterOS?
At what speed (rate) is the wireless device connected to the RB?
Is this the same for all wireless devices?

Can you start fresh:
/interface/wifi reset wifi1
/interface/wifi reset wifi2
Set country, ssid and passphrase and try testing again.
by erlinden
Wed Mar 26, 2025 12:28 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Feature request: Add Copy functionality for NAT & Firewall rules
Replies: 10
Views: 1410

Re: Feature request: Add Copy functionality for NAT & Firewall rules

If you open a rule (just tested this with the App, also works in Winbox), you can copy that rule.
In CLI, you can do an export and copy a specific line. If you execute that line (with some adjustments) you can execute it.

Not sure why you think it is missing.
by erlinden
Wed Mar 26, 2025 10:44 am
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: Can't get VLAN trunk working
Replies: 10
Views: 1527

Re: Can't get VLAN trunk working

Only one topic you have to follow: https://forum.mikrotik.com/viewtopic.php?t=143620 I'm missing the "frame-types=admit-only-vlan-tagged" on the /Interface bridge port Just for VLAN security. But that doesn't explain the problems tou encounter. Could you please share a complete config of b...
by erlinden
Tue Mar 25, 2025 2:42 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Beginner VLAN questions
Replies: 32
Views: 3512

Re: Beginner VLAN questions

For (nearly) any VLAN question please read this great topic:
viewtopic.php?t=143620
by erlinden
Tue Mar 25, 2025 10:24 am
Forum: General
Topic: Block OpenVPN connection
Replies: 6
Views: 1300

Re: Block OpenVPN connection

You might want to introduce something like:
https://help.mikrotik.com/docs/spaces/R ... prevention

This is for SSH, but can probably be used for OpenVPN as well.
by erlinden
Tue Mar 25, 2025 10:06 am
Forum: General
Topic: Block OpenVPN connection
Replies: 6
Views: 1300

Re: Block OpenVPN connection

i want to block all traffic/ports that come via OpenVPN from WAN that should not be. As i noticed if i disable OpenVPN server that the logs also stop.. So you are running an OpenVPN server and if you disable that, there are no more log entries. What is your problem in the first place...having entri...
by erlinden
Tue Mar 25, 2025 9:38 am
Forum: General
Topic: Block OpenVPN connection
Replies: 6
Views: 1300

Re: Block OpenVPN connection

Depends on what you want. What ports should be open on your internal network and what port do you want open on your public interface?
In addition, please add your config:
/export file=anynameyoulike
Remove serial and any other private info, post between code tags by using the </> button.
by erlinden
Tue Mar 25, 2025 9:24 am
Forum: General
Topic: RB 4011 ports 1-5 occasionally fail after upgrade to 7.
Replies: 16
Views: 16023

Re: RB 4011 ports 1-5 occasionally fail after upgrade to 7.

Get a complete export (show-sensitive) and be aware that the users aren't part of the export.
Netinstall the device and make sure to upgrade firmware as well. Import the above export and test again.
by erlinden
Mon Mar 24, 2025 3:16 pm
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: Wireguard Client to remote Ubuntu Wireguard [SOLVED]
Replies: 6
Views: 9689

Re: Wireguard Client to remote Ubuntu Wireguard [SOLVED]

My best guess would be adding a firewall filter rule on the forward chain allowing traffic from 192.168.1.0/24 to 10.128.1.0/24. As you are working with VLAN's, I would like to suggest that you add a VLAN for HOME (or whathever you like to call it) and set IP to this VLAN interface (instead of the b...
by erlinden
Mon Mar 24, 2025 2:22 pm
Forum: General
Topic: My recent VLAN fiasco [SOLVED]
Replies: 48
Views: 13715

Re: My recent VLAN fiasco [SOLVED]

In a VLAN world your bridge shouldn't have an IP Address. Also, bridge shouldn't be part of an interface list: /interface list member add interface=bridge list=LAN You use both IPv4 and IPv6, you might want to check how non-working (as well as working websites) resolve. Update: Thanks for clarifying...
by erlinden
Mon Mar 24, 2025 1:15 pm
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: WiFi speed limited if wired 100Mbps device is connected to the bridge (hAP ax2 7.18.2) [SOLVED]
Replies: 5
Views: 8918

Re: WiFi speed limited if wired 100Mbps device is connected to the bridge (hAP ax2 7.18.2) [SOLVED]

What speed do you get when you use iPerf (there is an App version)?

There is (at least for me) something odd with your config. You are adding VLAN to the bridge, but the bridge doesn't have VLAN filtering enabled. Did you configure it like this on purpose? And why do you have an additional SSID?
by erlinden
Mon Mar 24, 2025 9:36 am
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: VLAN Help
Replies: 12
Views: 1939

Re: VLAN Help

My suggestions: Don't open ports to the router, except VPN (Wireguard?). End both input and forward chain with "block everything else". Then you only have to think about what you want to allow. Only disadvantage is that you could block yourself from the router. A way to avoid is by leaving...
by erlinden
Mon Mar 24, 2025 9:30 am
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: Mikrotik
Replies: 1
Views: 1026

Re: Mikrotik

It would help if you share your config (run from terminal, this will create a file):
/export file=anynameyoulike
Copy content of this file, remove serial and any other private info en post here between code tags by using the </> button.
by erlinden
Sun Mar 23, 2025 12:12 am
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: VLAN Help
Replies: 12
Views: 1939

Re: VLAN Help

/interface bridge port //add bridge=BR1 interface=ether1 -- WAN port (do I even need this here?) Nope, if you want it to work as router /interface bridge vlan Per vlan you should have the bridge tagged as well Your firewall is far from complete. Start from default, then add rules as required. /ip d...
by erlinden
Thu Mar 20, 2025 5:25 pm
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: Reselect-Interval with Capsman
Replies: 2
Views: 1400

Re: Reselect-Interval with Capsman

When the interval has passed (is this correct English?), the CAP will perform a background scan to check if the current frequency is optimal. It will reselect if there is a better frequency (and perform a DFS check from 1 to 10 minutes in addition befor activating) available. It will choose a differ...
by erlinden
Thu Mar 20, 2025 5:17 pm
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: AT&T Router Passthrough Setup
Replies: 12
Views: 2306

Re: AT&T Router Passthrough Setup

I am still not getting any internet connection. The following is the updated config: Could that be related to this? add bridge=bridge comment=defconf disabled=yes interface=WAN1_AT&T add bridge=bridge comment=defconf disabled=yes interface=WAN2_Comcast Or were these interfaces enabled while tes...
by erlinden
Thu Mar 20, 2025 1:08 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Adlist memory leak?
Replies: 3
Views: 1273

Re: Adlist memory leak?

Can you share:
/ip dns export
I have set my cache to 64MB, using the same list. Never had a problem with max cache reached.
Using 7.19beta6, what RouterOS version are you running?
by erlinden
Thu Mar 20, 2025 10:44 am
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: Hex refresh download speed
Replies: 25
Views: 3016

Re: Hex refresh download speed

What does /ip settings print display?
What is the CPU usage while doing these tests?
How exactly do you test?
by erlinden
Wed Mar 19, 2025 10:59 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: v7.18.2 [stable] is released!
Replies: 635
Views: 272622

Re: v7.18.2 [stable] is released!

1. I am not using a /32 subnet, but a /24
Are you sure?
inet 192.168.88.2/32
by erlinden
Wed Mar 19, 2025 10:52 pm
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: access point won't start [SOLVED]
Replies: 13
Views: 3794

Re: access point won't start [SOLVED]

Start with a single wifi interface to get things working. Set VLAN ID for the interface: /interface bridge port add bridge=bridge_router interface="wlan harf" should be: /interface bridge port add bridge=bridge_router interface="wlan harf" frame-types=admit-only-untagged-and-prio...
by erlinden
Wed Mar 19, 2025 7:47 pm
Forum: General
Topic: DHCP Client declining a DHCP offer
Replies: 6
Views: 1526

Re: DHCP Client declining a DHCP offer

Can you change this:
/ip address
add address=192.168.1.101 interface=PLC-vlan-4 network=255.255.255.0
to this:
/ip address
add address=192.168.1.101/24 interface=PLC-vlan-4 network=192.168.1.0
Also, please consider going VLAN all the way:
viewtopic.php?t=143620
by erlinden
Wed Mar 19, 2025 12:01 pm
Forum: General
Topic: DHCP Client declining a DHCP offer
Replies: 6
Views: 1526

Re: DHCP Client declining a DHCP offer

Can you also show you config?
/export file=anynameyoulike
Remove serial and any other private info.
by erlinden
Tue Mar 18, 2025 1:15 pm
Forum: General
Topic: adlist usage frustration
Replies: 6
Views: 1598

Re: adlist usage frustration

https://raw.githubusercontent.com/hagez ... ts/pro.txt
With homepage: https://github.com/hagezi/dns-blocklists
As for what people are doing for a living: Isn't everyone here a professional forumer? :)
And some are (even) Guru!
by erlinden
Tue Mar 18, 2025 12:54 pm
Forum: General
Topic: adlist usage frustration
Replies: 6
Views: 1598

Re: adlist usage frustration

So, adlist breaks my web browsing. Nope, the content of the list you use are using for adlist is breaking web browsing. The cache you are showing is very odd...I wouldn't expect www.google.com not on the list. Perhaps an idea to contact Steven Black on this? What do people do? For a living? 8)
by erlinden
Mon Mar 17, 2025 5:11 pm
Forum: MikroTik hardware questions
Topic: RB760iGS - when using SFP ethernet interfaces get locked
Replies: 19
Views: 13714

Re: RB760iGS - when using SFP ethernet interfaces get locked

Did you upgrade both RouterOS and firmware, @wispmikrotik?
by erlinden
Mon Mar 17, 2025 2:57 pm
Forum: General
Topic: forum guru status
Replies: 27
Views: 3264

Re: Guru?!?!?

I made "Forum Guru!"
Congratz!
by erlinden
Mon Mar 17, 2025 11:45 am
Forum: General
Topic: CRS520 hw-offloading problem
Replies: 19
Views: 2122

Re: CRS520 hw-offloading problem

What use case do you have that you require multiple bridges?
by erlinden
Mon Mar 17, 2025 11:00 am
Forum: MikroTik hardware questions
Topic: One of working VLAN stopped
Replies: 4
Views: 1632

Re: One of working VLAN stopped

What does "VLAN stopped" exactly mean? And how is the router configured? From your config: You don't have to set untagged on /interface bridge vlan, as they are already set on /interface bridge port You should not use VLAN ID=1 /interface vlan only requires a single vlan for management pur...
by erlinden
Mon Mar 17, 2025 10:21 am
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: Local WiFi interfaces "failed to create interface" AC3
Replies: 2
Views: 1475

Re: Local WiFi interfaces "failed to create interface" AC3

Can you share your complete config (of the CAPsMAN)?
/export file=anynameyoulike
Remove serial and any other private info, post between code tags by using the </> button.

What is the purpose of renaming the interface name?
Have you tried to provision the local radios manually?
by erlinden
Sat Mar 15, 2025 4:19 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Firewall Rule Help Needed
Replies: 3
Views: 1187

Re: Firewall Rule Help Needed

I configured multiple VLAN's through (wireless) accesslists. This way, I assign different VLAN's (trusted/guests/untrusted) and have easy control over authorization. Only requirement is that you use AX devices (not sure if this can be accomplished with legacy wireless driver as well).
by erlinden
Sat Mar 15, 2025 2:56 pm
Forum: The User Manager
Topic: DHCP on Vlan [SOLVED]
Replies: 5
Views: 10158

Re: DHCP on Vlan [SOLVED]

I'm missing the IP address assignement of the VLAN:
/ip address add address=192.168.20.1/24 interface=vlan20
/ip address add address=192.168.30.1/24 interface=vlan30
Might want to have a look at this great topic about VLAN's:
viewtopic.php?t=143620
by erlinden
Sat Mar 15, 2025 1:23 am
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: Unifi access point
Replies: 16
Views: 3818

Re: Unifi access point

It should be plug and play and it is for 99% of routers in the world.
Where does the percentage come from?
Can you also please provide the config?

Have you tried connecting a computer to the accesspoint's LAN cable? Does the computer get an IP address?
Have you also created on the Unifi forum?
by erlinden
Sat Mar 15, 2025 12:44 am
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: CAPsMAN... again...
Replies: 11
Views: 2278

Re: CAPsMAN... again...

There is a complete example on the documentation page: https://help.mikrotik.com/docs/spaces/ROS/pages/224559120/WiFi#WiFi-CAPsMAN-CAPVLANconfigurationexample: Just be aware that you have to provision local (wifi) interfaces manually or choose to configure the local interfaces as described below: CA...
by erlinden
Fri Mar 14, 2025 2:26 pm
Forum: General
Topic: hAP ax3 issues with wireless after upgrade
Replies: 23
Views: 4022

Re: hAP ax3 issues with wireless after upgrade

That's correct. I prefer to specify a wider frequency range so the accesspoint has a wider bandwidth to choose from (instead of 80MHz).
by erlinden
Fri Mar 14, 2025 1:55 pm
Forum: General
Topic: hAP ax3 issues with wireless after upgrade
Replies: 23
Views: 4022

Re: hAP ax3 issues with wireless after upgrade

Reselect might choose a different Control channel, still the same frequencies.
I think disabling FT is of most influence.
by erlinden
Fri Mar 14, 2025 12:15 pm
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: cap 'slaves datapath'. what if multiple different slaves?
Replies: 8
Views: 1674

Re: cap 'slaves datapath'. what if multiple different slaves?

In the documentation you can see an example on two SSID's. You will see that VLAN ID assignment is done on the CAPsMAN: https://help.mikrotik.com/docs/spaces/ROS/pages/224559120/WiFi#WiFi-CAPsMAN-CAPVLANconfigurationexample: For the wifi-qcom-ac driver, VLAN id assignment is done on the CAP: https:/...
by erlinden
Thu Mar 13, 2025 11:03 pm
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: cap 'slaves datapath'. what if multiple different slaves?
Replies: 8
Views: 1674

Re: cap 'slaves datapath'. what if multiple different slaves?

I need to know the hardware involved (is it wifi-qcom or wifi-qcom-ac driver?).
An export would give all necessary info. From both CAPS and CAPsMAN.
by erlinden
Thu Mar 13, 2025 9:46 pm
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: cap 'slaves datapath'. what if multiple different slaves?
Replies: 8
Views: 1674

Re: cap 'slaves datapath'. what if multiple different slaves?

Per VLAN a datapath. Configuration per vlan, pointing to the correct datapath.

To get some more insights, please share your current wifi config:
/interface wifi export
Remove serial and any other private info, post between code tags by using the </> button.
by erlinden
Thu Mar 13, 2025 9:39 pm
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: Wrong DHCP with VLANs
Replies: 9
Views: 1990

Re: Wrong DHCP with VLANs

Can you please give this config a try. It is from a working switch, and should therefor work. When this works, you can adjust discovery settings. /interface bridge add name=BR1 protocol-mode=none vlan-filtering=no /interface vlan add interface=BR1 name=BASE_MGMT vlan-id=69 /interface bridge port add...
by erlinden
Thu Mar 13, 2025 5:12 pm
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: Unifi access point
Replies: 16
Views: 3818

Re: Unifi access point

Can you at least share your config (of the router)? /export file=anynameyoulike Remove serial and any other private info, post between code tags by using the </> button. What IP does your accesspoint have? And how is it controlled (App/cloud/something else)? In your case I would set the accesspoint ...
by erlinden
Thu Mar 13, 2025 11:56 am
Forum: General
Topic: hap ax3 random wireless disconnects
Replies: 277
Views: 64972

Re: hap ax3 random wireless disconnects

Have you considerd (or performed) a netinstall, @mndtrp?
https://help.mikrotik.com/docs/spaces/R ... Netinstall
by erlinden
Wed Mar 12, 2025 10:17 pm
Forum: MikroTik hardware questions
Topic: Chateau Pro ax - Wi-Fi radio stops completely [failed to set country]
Replies: 26
Views: 7217

Re: Chateau Pro ax - Wi-Fi radio stops completely [failed to set country]

Does the problem occur if you disconnect the external USB drive?
Is this drive powered through USB, or does it have it's own power supply?
by erlinden
Wed Mar 12, 2025 10:07 pm
Forum: MikroTik hardware questions
Topic: Chateau Pro ax - Wi-Fi radio stops completely [failed to set country]
Replies: 26
Views: 7217

Re: Chateau Pro ax - Wi-Fi radio stops completely [failed to set country]

Did you also upgrade firmware, besides RouterOS?
Last resort would be using Netinstall:
https://help.mikrotik.com/docs/spaces/R ... Netinstall

To be honest, I would RMA this device.
by erlinden
Wed Mar 12, 2025 7:12 pm
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: Wifi Wave2 and CapsMan V 3
Replies: 3
Views: 1502

Re: Wifi Wave2 and CapsMan V 3

If memory serves me well, you have to set ft-preserve-vlanid=no (part of security/ft).

Can you share your config (of both CAP and CAPsMAN)?
/export file=anynameyoulike
Remove serial and any other private info, post between code tags by using the </> button.
by erlinden
Wed Mar 12, 2025 3:26 pm
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: Basic MikroTik Setup (Cloud Router + Switch)
Replies: 6
Views: 2050

Re: Basic MikroTik Setup (Cloud Router + Switch)

There are no additional VLANs, what I’ve shared is the complete setup. Also, I enabled VLAN filtering, but still the same situation... The diagram is the image you supplied, please add all VLAN's in there. Did you have a look at the link I supplied. If no, please do so. If yes, do it again (untill ...
by erlinden
Wed Mar 12, 2025 2:23 pm
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: Basic MikroTik Setup (Cloud Router + Switch)
Replies: 6
Views: 2050

Re: Basic MikroTik Setup (Cloud Router + Switch)

Can you please add all VLAN's to the network diagram? And have a good look at this topic, which really handles all config questions when doing VLAN: https://forum.mikrotik.com/viewtopic.php?t=143620 The very first thing I notice is already in the second line of your routers config...vlan filtering i...
by erlinden
Wed Mar 12, 2025 11:43 am
Forum: Announcements
Topic: v7.18.2 [stable] is released!
Replies: 635
Views: 272622

Re: v7.18.2 [stable] is released!

Im not using DoH in DNS settings (Use DoH is empty) and never used it, anybody knows whats this about?
Can you share your config? Just to be sure...
/ip dns export
by erlinden
Wed Mar 12, 2025 9:45 am
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: CAPsMAN instructions result in "Invalid value in Master"
Replies: 57
Views: 11478

Re: CAPsMAN instructions result in "Invalid value in Master"

Manual provision can be done under /interface/wifi/capsman/remote-cap/provision to provision all radios associated with specific CAPs, it can also be done under /interface/wifi/radio/provision , to provision specific radios.
by erlinden
Wed Mar 12, 2025 9:20 am
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: Wrong DHCP with VLANs
Replies: 9
Views: 1990

Re: Wrong DHCP with VLANs

It is correct, just add all ether ports per /interface ethernet switch vlan like this:

add independent-learning=no ports=ether1,ether2,ether3,ether4,ether5 switch=switch1 vlan-id=10
by erlinden
Tue Mar 11, 2025 5:44 pm
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: cAP-AX bandwidth test
Replies: 2
Views: 1284

Re: cAP-AX bandwidth test

Single of multiple streams?
How does the wifi config look like?

I would expect more.
by erlinden
Tue Mar 11, 2025 2:50 pm
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: VLAN tagging on hap AX3 drives me crazy [SOLVED]
Replies: 5
Views: 10048

Re: VLAN tagging on hap AX3 drives me crazy [SOLVED]

I think you forgot enabling VLAN filtering on the bridge:
/interface bridge
add name=bridge protocol-mode=none
should be:
/interface bridge
add name=bridge protocol-mode=none vlan-filtering=yes
by erlinden
Tue Mar 11, 2025 1:00 pm
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: DHCP server in vlan doesn't work
Replies: 6
Views: 1779

Re: DHCP server in vlan doesn't work

Remove this line (/interface bridge vlan): add bridge=bridge1 untagged=bridge1 vlan-ids=1 Remove these lines (/ip dhcp-server network): add address=0.0.0.0/24 dns-server=0.0.0.0 gateway=0.0.0.0 netmask=24 add address=192.168.22.0/24 dns-server=192.168.22.1 gateway=192.168.22.1 netmask=24 Remove rela...
by erlinden
Tue Mar 11, 2025 11:24 am
Forum: General
Topic: hAP ax3 issues with wireless after upgrade
Replies: 23
Views: 4022

Re: hAP ax3 issues with wireless after upgrade

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_WLAN_channels#5_GHz_(802.11a/h/n/ac/ax/be) https://help.mikrotik.com/docs/spaces/ROS/pages/224559120/WiFi#WiFi-Channelproperties Specifies when the interface should rescan channel availability and select the most appropriate one to use. Specifying interval will ...
by erlinden
Tue Mar 11, 2025 9:49 am
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: Wrong DHCP with VLANs
Replies: 9
Views: 1990

Re: Wrong DHCP with VLANs

Ok, I checked your switch and CAP config: Switch Don't use bridge VLAN filtering on the hEX, it has a switch chip that can offload VLAN. Here an example of two VLAN's (and a third for management) where port 1 and 5 are trunk ports. Do something like this: /interface bridge add name=bridge-lan protoc...
by erlinden
Tue Mar 11, 2025 9:31 am
Forum: General
Topic: hAP ax3 issues with wireless after upgrade
Replies: 23
Views: 4022

Re: hAP ax3 issues with wireless after upgrade

Hope it helps. As you are using the exact range of channel 36, no need to do a reselect.
by erlinden
Tue Mar 11, 2025 9:29 am
Forum: General
Topic: DoH DNS for clients - forwarder or not?
Replies: 2
Views: 1456

Re: DoH DNS for clients - forwarder or not?

Everything available on the WAN site is handled in the input chain of the firewall. By default, everything (except port forwards) is blocked. If you want to have an opinion on your firewall rules, just share them: /ip/firewall/export To download a cert from a site, just follow these steps: https://w...
by erlinden
Mon Mar 10, 2025 9:38 pm
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: Wrong DHCP with VLANs
Replies: 9
Views: 1990

Re: Wrong DHCP with VLANs

Your VLAN config is not complete (and correct), for instance /interface bridge port (on the router) don't have a VLAN ID assigned. You get an IP address, because you have a DHCP server attached to the bridge. That should not be there. Please (re)read this ultimate topic (also called the bible on VLA...
by erlinden
Mon Mar 10, 2025 9:32 pm
Forum: General
Topic: hAP ax3 issues with wireless after upgrade
Replies: 23
Views: 4022

Re: hAP ax3 issues with wireless after upgrade

Is there an official source for this urban legend? When googling for "apple dtim" I can only find results from several forums/communities/private blogs (10 years ago) claiming something like this. But I cant find any official Apple resource for this It used to be mentioned on the Apple we...
by erlinden
Mon Mar 10, 2025 8:28 pm
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: No network connection - hAP ac2
Replies: 1
Views: 1345

Re: No network connection - hAP ac2

Connect to it with a network cable and run Winbox to get access to it: https://mikrotik.com/download Onec you have access, export the current config *) and share that config with the forum: *) /export file=anynameyoulike Remove serial and any other private info, post between code tags by using the <...
by erlinden
Mon Mar 10, 2025 8:15 pm
Forum: General
Topic: hAP ax3 issues with wireless after upgrade
Replies: 23
Views: 4022

Re: hAP ax3 issues with wireless after upgrade

Nothing really interesting, apart from frequency choice and FT. Frequencies for 80MHz bandwidth is from 5170-5250 or 5250 - 5330 (assuming Ceee this would be channel 36 or 52). I have very good experience with: /interface wifi channel add disabled=no name=CHAN-5G reselect-interval=6h..8h skip-dfs-ch...
by erlinden
Mon Mar 10, 2025 6:02 pm
Forum: General
Topic: hAP ax3 issues with wireless after upgrade
Replies: 23
Views: 4022

Re: hAP ax3 issues with wireless after upgrade

You might want to read this topic:
viewtopic.php?t=208199

Can you share your config, just to make sure there are no strange settings in there?
/export file=anynameyoulike
Remove serial and any other private info, post between code tags by using the </> button.
by erlinden
Mon Mar 10, 2025 4:19 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Can I recover a router with unreadable password label using netinstall ?
Replies: 3
Views: 1661

Re: Can I recover a router with unreadable password label using netinstall ?

My experience is that password is indeed reset (to blank).
Not sure if the reset button can be disabled.

What exact RB do you have? hAP AX2 or hAP AX3?
by erlinden
Mon Mar 10, 2025 4:17 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: v7.18.2 [stable] is released!
Replies: 635
Views: 272622

Re: v7.18.1 [stable] is released!

That is weird, @dibatech! I would expect a line mentioning BTH. And as your router is ARM based, no reason AFAIK why it is not there. What version were you running befor the upgrade? Did BTH work on that version? Last resort: netinstall: https://help.mikrotik.com/docs/spaces/ROS/pages/24805390/Netin...
by erlinden
Mon Mar 10, 2025 2:46 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: v7.18.2 [stable] is released!
Replies: 635
Views: 272622

Re: v7.18.1 [stable] is released!

What does /ip/cloud/print say?
by erlinden
Mon Mar 10, 2025 9:57 am
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: ppsk setup?
Replies: 2
Views: 1416

Re: ppsk setup?

Please read this great topic to know more about VLAN: https://forum.mikrotik.com/viewtopic.php?t=143620 Can you share your config (at least the /interface/wifi part) to give you a hand? /interface/wifi export file=anynameyoulike For an example (I used and helped me a lot), have a look at this topic:...
by erlinden
Mon Mar 10, 2025 9:52 am
Forum: Announcements
Topic: v7.18.2 [stable] is released!
Replies: 635
Views: 272622

Re: v7.18.1 [stable] is released!

What does "Automations don't work as they should" mean?
by erlinden
Sun Mar 09, 2025 7:18 pm
Forum: General
Topic: ISP CCR2216 L3HW-Offloading Issues
Replies: 63
Views: 9312

Re: ISP CCR2xxx L3HW-Offloading Breaks Stuff

Can you supply some additional info like RouterOS version (and firmware version)?
What does you config look like?

Just out of curiosity...how come you have only 2 posts?
by erlinden
Sat Mar 08, 2025 9:20 pm
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: Disable WPA3 on SSID only
Replies: 5
Views: 2549

Re: Disable WPA3 on SSID only

It should be, best to share your config to give some in depth advice:
/export file=anynameyoulike
Remove serial and any other private info, post between code tags by using the </> button
by erlinden
Sat Mar 08, 2025 12:34 pm
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: Sub-desired bandwidth performance [SOLVED]
Replies: 8
Views: 7277

Re: Sub-desired bandwidth performance [SOLVED]

What is the CPU usage while doing vlan routing?
by erlinden
Sat Mar 08, 2025 11:10 am
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: DNS/Static entry BUG?
Replies: 9
Views: 1890

Re: DNS/Static entry BUG?

Agree that it works as long as it works.
Instead, @Rox169 could look for a list online that doesn't contain googleadservice. In the end, it is up to him (or her) what list(s) he/she is using.
by erlinden
Sat Mar 08, 2025 11:02 am
Forum: General
Topic: NetMetal ax: Unable to Access WLAN Interfaces
Replies: 3
Views: 1454

Re: NetMetal ax: Unable to Access WLAN Interfaces

The reason I want to access the wlan interfaces is to set the frequency-mode to superchannel and wireless-protocol to nv2, which are not available on the wifi interfaces.
No other wireless protocol then 802.11 on AX devices. Any reason you want to use this?
by erlinden
Fri Mar 07, 2025 11:03 pm
Forum: General
Topic: RB5009 sometimes slow, fixed by rebooting
Replies: 5
Views: 1707

Re: RB5009 sometimes slow, fixed by rebooting

@erlinden WHY?
Because my crystal ball said so.

The previous poster ( some guy with puke green lettering) asked for the config, wait, be patient, dont distract the OP LOL
No worries m8, you will remain the best distractor 8)
by erlinden
Fri Mar 07, 2025 10:56 pm
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: DNS/Static entry BUG?
Replies: 9
Views: 1890

Re: DNS/Static entry BUG?

Not sure what you mean. Create a file with all googleadservice names and corresponding IP addresses. Add a DNS Adlist Entry, select the file you created and make sure it is first in entries of AdList. You might get the correct IP address from the file, instead of 0.0.0.0 from Steves List. Adlist bl...
by erlinden
Fri Mar 07, 2025 10:32 pm
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: CAP - no connections to CAPSMan [SOLVED]
Replies: 6
Views: 7985

Re: CAP - no connections to CAPSMan [SOLVED]

Is the CAP connected to ether1 or ether2?
/interface bridge port
add bridge=bridgeLocal comment=defconf disabled=yes interface=ether1
Please consider resetting the CAP into (default) CAPS Mode.
/system/reset-configuration caps-mode=yes
by erlinden
Fri Mar 07, 2025 10:26 am
Forum: Announcements
Topic: v7.19beta [testing] is released!
Replies: 525
Views: 211094

Re: v7.19beta [testing] is released!

Wifi degraded for me as well, lots of: disconnected, not responding, signal strength -57 disconnected, connection lost, signal strength -69 /interface wifi channel add disabled=no frequency=2412,2437,2462 name=CHAN-2G reselect-interval=4h..6h width=20mhz /interface wifi channel add disabled=no frequ...
by erlinden
Thu Mar 06, 2025 6:41 pm
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: DNS/Static entry BUG?
Replies: 9
Views: 1890

Re: DNS/Static entry BUG?

I think the lists are used in order, you could add a list (file) with the appropriate IP addresses.
by erlinden
Thu Mar 06, 2025 6:35 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: v7.19beta [testing] is released!
Replies: 525
Views: 211094

Re: v7.19beta [testing] is released!

How to “correctly” use the “2g-probe-delay=yes” parameter is unclear. If I just add this parameter to the CAPsMAN settings I described above - everything breaks down. And roaming disappears. For me this is working without problems: /interface wifi steering add 2g-probe-delay=yes disabled=no name=[M...
by erlinden
Thu Mar 06, 2025 1:30 pm
Forum: General
Topic: RB5009 sometimes slow, fixed by rebooting
Replies: 5
Views: 1707

Re: RB5009 sometimes slow, fixed by rebooting

Did you make any changes on the (default) firewall?
by erlinden
Thu Mar 06, 2025 1:28 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Adlist memory leak
Replies: 18
Views: 3343

Re: Adlist memory leak (like a Virus!)

Sure the out of memeory is caused by AdList?
by erlinden
Thu Mar 06, 2025 11:57 am
Forum: General
Topic: Adlist memory leak
Replies: 18
Views: 3343

Re: Adlist memory leak (like a Virus!)

How big are your lists? Currently I'm using three (well known) lists and set cache to 64MB, halve of the cache isn't used.
And how many users are you providing network?
by erlinden
Thu Mar 06, 2025 11:39 am
Forum: General
Topic: Adlist memory leak
Replies: 18
Views: 3343

Re: Adlist memory leak (like a Virus!)

How did you come up with the value 768 Mbytes?
by erlinden
Thu Mar 06, 2025 9:43 am
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: CAPsMAN instructions result in "Invalid value in Master"
Replies: 57
Views: 11478

Re: CAPsMAN instructions result in "Invalid value in Master"

After any change, share config. This is the only way to provide proper help. Furthermore, there is pretty good documentation including examples: https://help.mikrotik.com/docs/spaces/ROS/pages/224559120/WiFi#WiFi-CAPsMAN-CAPVLANconfigurationexample: Documentation on VLAN is there as well, but I pref...
by erlinden
Wed Mar 05, 2025 1:10 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Should I click to upgrade or not?
Replies: 2
Views: 1489

Re: Should I click to upgrade or not?

So I am a bit confused, is this a bug of some sort? Are both versions the same thing? Can I just stick to my existing installation?
No. Yes and No (build time differs as @itimo01 mentioned). Yes.
by erlinden
Wed Mar 05, 2025 1:04 pm
Forum: General
Topic: My Mikrotik is sometimes incredible slow, need help.
Replies: 19
Views: 2887

Re: My Mikrotik is sometimes incredible slow, need help.

Your "router" might be compromised, especially while running v6.43.8 and having web access publically. Check if there are users not known to you. What I would do in your situation (and no new users): Close all ports from public (including the DNS server and VPN) Upgrade RouterOS and firmwa...
by erlinden
Wed Mar 05, 2025 11:35 am
Forum: Announcements
Topic: v7.19beta [testing] is released!
Replies: 525
Views: 211094

Re: v7.19beta [testing] is released!

When I see new feature about EAP identity in registration table... how hard will be for devs to add channel utilization stats? I would like to see it in CAPsMAN, it will be very usefull. What are you looking for? Frequency scan: https://help.mikrotik.com/docs/spaces/ROS/pages/224559120/WiFi#WiFi-Fr...
by erlinden
Wed Mar 05, 2025 10:50 am
Forum: General
Topic: My Mikrotik is sometimes incredible slow, need help.
Replies: 19
Views: 2887

Re: My Mikrotik is sometimes incredible slow, need help.

Or you using your switch as router?
by erlinden
Wed Mar 05, 2025 9:25 am
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: hAP ax2 upgrade to 7.18 don't have interface wifi
Replies: 5
Views: 2479

Re: hAP ax2 upgrade to 7.18 don't have interface wifi

Have you already performed netinstall?

Follow underneath link by the letter to get best results:
https://help.mikrotik.com/docs/spaces/R ... Netinstall

Add both routeros and wifi-qcom packages, after installation also upgrade firmware.
by erlinden
Tue Mar 04, 2025 4:57 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: v7.18.2 [stable] is released!
Replies: 635
Views: 272622

Re: v7.18.1 [stable] is released!

How often does it reoccur, @pe1chl? I have seen this message a couple of times, haven't found the cause yet (other then that it is my work laptop). Doesn't bother me that much, most DNS requests are UDP.
by erlinden
Tue Mar 04, 2025 12:49 pm
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: "not responding" - f.k.a. SA Query timeout
Replies: 376
Views: 97337

Re: "not responding" - f.k.a. SA Query timeout

Here's my WiFi 5G configuration. Nothing extraordinary:
What device are you using? Setting gain manually should only be used for devices where antenna can be detached.
Otherwise you should use TX Power and leave gain to default.
by erlinden
Tue Mar 04, 2025 12:46 pm
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: Bug in WiFi CapsMan 7.17 CAP list [SOLVED]
Replies: 13
Views: 4180

Re: Bug in WiFi CapsMan 7.17 CAP list [SOLVED]

So... It is a pre-declared bug?
It is a feature.

4-5 SSID's...no way to lower that number? Four is about the max one should use.
by erlinden
Tue Mar 04, 2025 11:54 am
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: Bug in WiFi CapsMan 7.17 CAP list [SOLVED]
Replies: 13
Views: 4180

Re: Bug in WiFi CapsMan 7.17 CAP list [SOLVED]

Anyone using 7.17 and higher is experiencing this "bug". Cause it is a feature, not a bug.
Red might indicate something different, it is just providing information.
by erlinden
Tue Mar 04, 2025 11:52 am
Forum: General
Topic: hAP ax2 , All port auto down speed to 10Mbp/10Mbp
Replies: 9
Views: 1937

Re: hAP ax2 , All port auto down speed to 10Mbp/10Mbp

What firmware version are you running?
Have you tried using different cables and different devices?
by erlinden
Mon Mar 03, 2025 5:47 pm
Forum: Containers
Topic: Pihole container will not install; RB5009 ROS 7.18.1
Replies: 3
Views: 2327

Re: Pihole container will not install; RB5009 ROS 7.18.1

Auth response sounds like something with authentication. And 401 sounds like a http response (being unauthorized). Did you do a restore of a config or a (true) backup? Are all users transfered? Though not being your problem (or the solution), are you aware that you can use the Adlist internal servic...
by erlinden
Mon Mar 03, 2025 12:48 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: v7.19beta [testing] is released!
Replies: 525
Views: 211094

Re: v7.19beta [testing] is released!

If this is part of the V7.19 RC, it will probably be added to the documentation.
by erlinden
Mon Mar 03, 2025 12:28 pm
Forum: MikroTik hardware questions
Topic: New RouterOS version pushig HDD utilization higher than ever
Replies: 10
Views: 4485

Re: New RouterOS version pushig HDD utilization higher than ever

I don not have another RouterOS device on my network to host CAPSMAN. Yes you do, the cAP ac is more than capable to run it. But...assuming all CAPS are ARM based, you could upgrade those (from wireless to wifi-qcom-ac driver) and manage them from you switch. More info about the wifi-qcom-ac driver...
by erlinden
Mon Mar 03, 2025 11:58 am
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: WiFi, device roaming [SOLVED]
Replies: 6
Views: 7132

Re: WiFi, device roaming [SOLVED]

You could change to this: # 2025-03-03 17:37:12 by RouterOS 7.18 # software id = IYMR-2F6S # # model = C52iG-5HaxD2HaxD # serial number = **** /interface wifi # operated by CAP F4:1E:57:80:5C:5F%bridge1 add name=cap-wifi1 radio-mac=F4:1E:57:80:5C:61 /interface wifi datapath add bridge=bridge1 disabl...
by erlinden
Mon Mar 03, 2025 11:33 am
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: WiFi, device roaming [SOLVED]
Replies: 6
Views: 7132

Re: WiFi, device roaming [SOLVED]

should i set different connect-priority for two wifi?
That depends, can you share your config?
/export file=anynameyoulike
Remove serial and any other private info, post between code tags by using the </> button.
by erlinden
Mon Mar 03, 2025 11:13 am
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: WiFi, device roaming [SOLVED]
Replies: 6
Views: 7132

Re: WiFi, device roaming [SOLVED]

You are correct. Fast transition is not supported by all devices, by setting connect-priority=0/1 (which is part of the security settings), in my experience, these devices will roam as well.
by erlinden
Mon Mar 03, 2025 9:37 am
Forum: Announcements
Topic: v7.19beta [testing] is released!
Replies: 525
Views: 211094

Re: v7.19beta [testing] is released!

channel.reselect-time=01:00 can be used in conjunction with reselect-interval=7d to scan channels at 1am every 7days? I'm giving it a try by only setting reselect-time, will keep you (and others) posted. Yep, channel changed over night. So reselect-time has an implicit reselect-interval of 24h.
by erlinden
Sat Mar 01, 2025 2:16 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: v7.19beta [testing] is released!
Replies: 525
Views: 211094

Re: v7.19beta [testing] is released!

channel.reselect-time=01:00 can be used in conjunction with reselect-interval=7d to scan channels at 1am every 7days?
I'm giving it a try by only setting reselect-time, will keep you (and others) posted.
by erlinden
Sat Mar 01, 2025 2:13 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Cannot get SFP Trunk to work [SOLVED]
Replies: 5
Views: 7233

Re: Cannot get SFP Trunk to work [SOLVED]

This: /interface bridge port add bridge=LAN-bridge interface=sfp1 internal-path-cost=10 path-cost=10 pvid=5 interferes with: /interface bridge vlan add bridge=LAN-bridge tagged=ether8-trunk-SW1,sfp1 vlan-ids=5 If it is a trunk, you should not set it's pvid on the port. Unless it is a hybrid port. Ha...
by erlinden
Fri Feb 28, 2025 3:40 pm
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: Problem with latency ping over wifi [SOLVED]
Replies: 6
Views: 8320

Re: Problem with latency ping over wifi [SOLVED]

How do you test (what app are you using)?
When using IP Tools, I get around 2-3 ms on my Android device.
by erlinden
Thu Feb 27, 2025 6:49 pm
Forum: General
Topic: CapsMan - "slower" timeout before deprovisioning possible?
Replies: 4
Views: 2744

Re: CapsMan - "slower" timeout before deprovisioning possible?

You might want to give CAPsMAN failover a chance:
https://mum.mikrotik.com/presentations/ ... 712660.pdf
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hzN4RKit4c

Have absolutely no experience with it, might be a solution.
by erlinden
Thu Feb 27, 2025 5:52 pm
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: WIFI-"mesh"
Replies: 2
Views: 2550

Re: WIFI-"mesh"

Yes!

Configure one wifi interface as station and the other as ap.
Add both and the ether port(s) to the bridge, then you have the basic (and from there you can configure all wireless settings).
by erlinden
Thu Feb 27, 2025 3:49 pm
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: cAP AX coverage/range issue, and what Mikrotik AP to replace it with?
Replies: 21
Views: 4487

Re: cAP AX coverage/range issue, and what Mikrotik AP to replace it with?

Grandstream as well as Unify won't perform any better than a cAP AX/wAP AX. Been there, done that. Wall mounted, the wAP AX is best choice (w is for wall, where c is for ceiling).
by erlinden
Thu Feb 27, 2025 12:32 pm
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: Multiple CAPs with one SSID
Replies: 3
Views: 2796

Re: Multiple CAPs with one SSID

You can just follow the documentation: https://help.mikrotik.com/docs/spaces/ROS/pages/1409149/AP+Controller+CAPsMAN If you install the wireless package on the RB2011 (as far as you haven't yet), you will be able to run two CAPsMAN's: the old and new version. In the link above you can see how to con...
by erlinden
Thu Feb 27, 2025 9:41 am
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: CAPsMAN Provisioning Not sending SSID's - SOLVED
Replies: 9
Views: 4406

Re: CAPsMAN Provisioning Not sending SSID's

If you want multiple SSID's on an interface, you have to use "slave-configurations" besides "master-configuration" which is mandatory. From the CAPsMAN documentation (https://help.mikrotik.com/docs/spaces/ROS/pages/224559120/WiFi#WiFi-CAPsMAN-CAPsimpleconfigurationexample:): #cre...
by erlinden
Thu Feb 27, 2025 8:13 am
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: CAPsMAN Provisioning Not sending SSID's - SOLVED
Replies: 9
Views: 4406

Re: CAPsMAN Provisioning Not sending SSID's

/interface bridge port
add bridge=bridge1 interface=all
Change this from all to ether1 (or what name is used).
That should do the trick.
by erlinden
Wed Feb 26, 2025 3:11 pm
Forum: Wireless Networking
Topic: Why no wifi 7 or lots of antenna for MIMO etc
Replies: 9
Views: 5642

Re: Why no wifi 7 or lots of antenna for MIMO etc

As soon as you have a good definition of the requirements, you can get advice. To help you: My goal is not to get a cool looking box with lots of antennas etc, I want the best performance for the office. What is best performance? and why? The reviews of WiFi 7 and MLO, added frequency bands, apparen...
by erlinden
Wed Feb 26, 2025 2:45 pm
Forum: Beginner Basics
Topic: WiFi settings for Metal52ac (OS ver.7.16.1) [SOLVED]
Replies: 19
Views: 7803

Re: WiFi settings for Metal52ac (OS ver.7.16.1) [SOLVED]

Currently it is configured as router...is that what you want?
Check your config for asterisks, I think the bridge was removed (missing both in dhcp-client and interface list).
That explains the problems you run into.
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