Access Webfig in MikroTik Router configured as Switch/Bridge/AP

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Dear all,

I want to use a MikroTik hap lite as an access point but removing the router features. For that I’ve followed part 1 of the tutorial found in this page
https://tehnoblog.org/mikrotik-router-how-to-convert-hap-or-hap-lite-into-ordinary-switch-or-wireless-access-point-bridge/ and it worked.

Now, I would like to have access to the configurations using webfig so using winbox I went to “IP → addresses” and added an IP “192.168.1.149/24” Network “192.168.1.0” to the interface “bridge”. Unfortunately this doesn’t work. What am I’m doing wrong, and how can I achieve the desired result?

looking forward your reply,
Best regards, Mauro.

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Is the 192.168.1.149/24 in the same range that the DHCP server will assign to another client connected in that segment - if not - then you need to add secondary address on your machine in the 192.168.1.0/24 network as well.
A more easy way would be to set that mikrotik with dhcp-client in the bridge and optionally add a static mapping on whatever dhcp server you are using. Also make sure that the /ip/services are allowed from the subnet you are getting from the dhcp.

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Hello,

i4ko, thank you so much for your reply. I’ve configured as your suggestion but unfortunately it still didn’t work.
After searching the web I’ve came accross this thread: http://forum.mikrotik.com/t/access-to-webfig-not-working/129404/1

On the 3rd reply, the first option that JorgeAA presents solved the issue. I’ll past here for reference:

1. adding the bridge interface to the LAN list (RECOMMENDED):
Interfaces->Interface List tab->Add New: List=LAN, Interface=bridge, Enabled=True ->OK

Nontheless, as previously mentioned, I’ve also kept your suggestion of the DHCP client.

Best regards, Mauro.