How to configure two Mikrotiks as a failover/backup

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Hello everyone,

A little about the context. I have two mikroTiks 1100 and i want to bring them together with the same configuration. But the thing is, i want to keep them both on and if something happens to one of them, the other will take it’s place. Like a failover situation.
So, i would like to ask if it’s possible to do this. If so, please tell me in details as i’m not experienced with this.

I’ll appreciate any light you can give me. Thanks a lot!

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The rb1100 should have a pass through failover link on two of the ports which is enabled while the device is down. If I remember correctly. Use that on first device to get the second one linked to your network instead the first one in case it fails.
Just an idea for next step…

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There is multiple ways to do this, depending on your network layout, and how other things connect to the 1100s.

You will most probably want to go with VRRP tho, judging by your post:
https://wiki.mikrotik.com/wiki/Manual:Interface/VRRP

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Thanks for the reply!
I believe that’s what i’ve been looking for. I’m gonna try this today and let you know if it works.

By the way, network layout is like this:

  • WAN on ether1 with a static ip from the isp.
  • LAN on ether2 that is connected to the Switch.
    Same thing goes to the second router, except the address that is different of course.

Thanks again!

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That’s it. Thanks a lot!