How to prevent router fatal failures during configuration changes

[jaclaz]

I was referring to the fact that the advice in the given link is to use preferably Winbox v.3.x and not v.4. x because something may still be inaccessible or difficult to find in the newer version.

@colporteur

I performed a google search for Offbridge MikroTik thinking it is a term unique to the product and my best “bed”, meaning is how to configure the routers using the bridge (i.e. off the bridge). I’ve settled there for lack of a better bed.

What anav meant was the usually suggested way to put in practice Rule #7:

7. You take a port out of any bridge and VLAN, give it a static IP and reserve it for management, in any case you don’t lock yourself out.

Here is an example:

Offbridge -- why /30?

I love the technique of keeping a port off-bridge – and very much appreciate the continuous reminders here. I understand it involves: Removing the port from the bridge Assigning an IP address in a network not otherwise used by the device Adding that port to the LAN interface list What I don’t understand is why the IP assigned should be in a network size of /30 My thinking is that if I lose connectivity and have to resort to using an offbridge port, it will be all I can handle to remember (1…

and another one:

Help changing management IP address

To work with vlans, you will pull your hair out moving things around best bet is to take one port off the bridge and do all the configuration safely there!!! Notes: FIRST STEP add Offbridge settings, and do all vlan configuration from this safe spot. ( using port 9). Recommend this for all devices… added Management Interface List entity 3 Removed duplicate IP Pool Assume 3 vlans, one is management vlan (all devices get IP address on this vlan) / Trusted VLAN (like home users) / Guest or IOT …