Correct command line Context

RouterOS Beginner Basics
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I am having trouble typing in the following text at the command line that I copied off of the wiki:

[admin@MikroTik] ip firewall mangle> add src-address=10.0.0.0/24 mark-flow=p2p-out
... p2p=all-p2p action=passthrough
[admin@MikroTik] ip firewall mangle> add dst-address=10.0.0.0/24 mark-flow=p2p-in
... p2p=all-p2p action=passthrough
[admin@MikroTik] ip firewall mangle>

I can change into ip/firewall/mangle no problem.

When I type in the command I get a red block on the letter m on mark. What is the exact text I would type in at the command line? the \ and … confuse me. (Yes I’m new at this) Also is there any guide or tips when it comes to typing at the command line?

2

There is no such parameter as “mark-flow”
List of available parameters can be found in manual
http://wiki.mikrotik.com/wiki/Manual:IP/Firewall/Mangle

3

I guess the manual is wrong then.

http://www.mikrotik.com/testdocs/ros/2.8/ip/peer2peer.php

4

Look at the version number in that URL. Are you running that version?

5

The manual is for RouterOS v2.8 that was released at least 5 years ago. You are probably using v4.12

Manual is here:

http://wiki.mikrotik.com/wiki/Main_Page

6

Ah, like I say, still learning. But I did get it figured out and working with your help, Thanks,

Eric

7

You can also hit tab twice to see all available options in your current menu. Also you can enter in a ‘?’ to see available commands and a brief explanation.